Mary-An Montelongo
Fresno,CA
Summary
Committed and passionate in providing academic and emotional support for all students. Extensive experience in both educational and healthcare settings, collaborating closely with families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Dedicated to advocating for students well-being and the creation of an inclusive learning environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Westlake Elementary-Santa Cruz City Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Provides individual and group counseling focused on learning and social emotional needs.
- Counsels students in the development of appropriate social behavior.
- Implements a counseling program for all students.
- Assists teachers in understanding students abilities and needs.
- Conducts preliminary evaluations of school related issues for students referred by teachers, parents, and school staff.
- Managing 504 plans, including the collaboration of teachers, administration, parents to identify students who may require accommodations.
- Serves as a core member of the SST (Student Study Team) and the SART (Attendance) Team.
School Counselor
HealthPro Pediatrics-Fowler Unified
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Proficient in providing individual and group counseling.
- Guided students in participating in restorative circles as a proactive approach to conflict resolutions.
- Focusing on assisting students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.
- Collaboration with staff, school agencies, and community based mental health agencies regarding social emotional concerns which affect a student's academic progress.
- Integration of ASCA’s national awareness dates such as Mental Health to provide awareness and foster understanding among students, staff, and families.
- Assessing and monitoring student progress.
Supervisor-Patient Access
St. Agnes Medical Center
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for daily departmental operations, implementing standard processes to ensure the smooth flow of the department.
- Assistance in monitoring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
- Collaborates closely with referring physicians, office staff, and department managers.
Patient Access Representative
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2022
- Responsible for admitting or registering patients in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensuring proper consents and insurance authorizations for admission.
- Responsible for collecting co-pays and deductibles in accordance with the hospital policies.
After School Activities Assistant
Madera Co Office of Education
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Tutored students from grades 1st-6th.
- Assisted in the planning and implementing of recreational activities.
- Helped create a safe environment for children during the after-school hours.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Fresno, CA07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University-Fresno
Fresno, CA12.2008
Skills
- INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING
- 504 Coordinator
- Development and implementation of a school wide counseling program
- Assist in helping students cope with personal and interpersonal problems appreciating the diversity of each student
- DEVELOPMENT OF PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES
- Support and implementation of Tier 1 systems
- Offering resources to staff to help with Tier 1 systems and assisting in Tier 2 level behaviors
- Providing Tier 3 resources and outside referrals when necessary
Timeline
School Counselor
Westlake Elementary-Santa Cruz City Schools
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor
HealthPro Pediatrics-Fowler Unified
11.2023 - 06.2024
Supervisor-Patient Access
St. Agnes Medical Center
12.2022 - 11.2023
Patient Access Representative
St. Agnes Medical Center
01.2007 - 12.2022
After School Activities Assistant
Madera Co Office of Education
01.2007 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
California State University-Fresno