Maria Teresa Huerta
Fallbrook
Summary
Passionate school counselor supporting students' social, emotional, and academic growth. Expertise in facilitating individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and engaging with parents to address student needs. Committed to fostering a positive school environment through collaborative efforts and community engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Live Oak Elementary, FUESD
Fallbrook
08.2024 - Current
- Led crisis intervention strategies during student emergencies.
- Facilitated individual & group counseling on various social skills and conflict resolution.
- Coordinated parent meetings to address student progress and collaboratively develop support strategies.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to assess children's progress and implement solutions for behavioral and academic challenges.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, mental health, and increasing community
- Facilitated community engagement activities to foster a positive school climate and strengthen student support.
School Counselor
William H. Frazier Elementary, FUESD
Fallbrook
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, helping students navigate personal challenges and enhance emotional resilience.
- Developed and implemented social-emotional learning programs for student development.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and create support plans.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as social skills, kindness, and peer conflicts
- Mediated student conflicts, fostering a positive school environment and promoting conflict resolution skills.
- Led workshops for parents on effective communication and support strategies, fostering stronger home-school connections.
School Counselor Intern
Maie Ellis Elementary, FUESD
Fallbrook
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Facilitated small group discussions on conflict resolution and coping strategies.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate guidance lessons for classrooms.
- Supported students in overcoming personal, social, and academic challenges, fostering resilience and growth.
- Collaborated with teachers to enhance student development initiatives, promoting a holistic approach to education.
- Communicated with parents to address student welfare concerns and provide information on available resources, strengthening family-school connections.
School Counselor Intern
JCCS, San Diego County Office of Education
Vista
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and social development.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies or distress situations.
- Created lesson plans focused on social-emotional learning topics such as conflict resolution, self-esteem building.
- Coordinated referrals to external mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive support for student well-being.
Education
Master's Degree - Educational & Clinical Counseling, Clinical Counselor Associate, & Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Azuza Pacific University
Azuza, CA12-2022
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development with an emphasis in Counseling
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA05-2020
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Counseling
MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA05-2018
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Classroom management
- Restorative practices
- Advocacy and support
- Bilingual communication
- Multicultural competence
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict mediation
- Creative problem-solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Empathy skills
- Leadership skills
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
Live Oak Elementary, FUESD
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor
William H. Frazier Elementary, FUESD
02.2023 - 05.2024
School Counselor Intern
Maie Ellis Elementary, FUESD
04.2022 - 06.2022
School Counselor Intern
JCCS, San Diego County Office of Education
01.2022 - 04.2022
Master's Degree - Educational & Clinical Counseling, Clinical Counselor Associate, & Pupil Personnel Services Credential
Azuza Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree - Human Development with an emphasis in Counseling
California State University San Marcos
Associate's Degree - Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Counseling
MiraCosta College