Olivia Richardson
Menifee
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor with a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern California and a California PPS Credential with Child Welfare and Attendance Authorization. Experienced providing academic, college and career, attendance, and social-emotional counseling services to diverse student populations. Skilled in individual and group counseling, educational planning, attendance intervention, family engagement, crisis response, student advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to helping students overcome barriers to success through data-informed interventions, strong relationships, and equitable access to educational opportunities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certificated Substitute Teacher & Substitute School Counselor
Menifee Union School District
Menifee, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Provide academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional support to students in K-12 settings.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote student success.
- Support student engagement, attendance improvement, and academic achievements.
- Connect students and families with school and community resources to address barriers affecting educational outcomes.
- Maintain confidential records and documentation in accordance with FERPA and professional ethics.
- Collaborate with educational teams to support student achievement and well-being.
- Adapt counseling and intervention strategies to meet diverse student needs.
School Counseling Intern
Perris Union High School District
Perris, CA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided individual and small-group counseling focused on academic achievement, attendance improvement, career exploration, and social-emotional development.
- Assisted students in establishing educational goals, monitoring academic progress, and developing graduation plans.
- Supported students with college and career readiness activities, post-secondary planning, and goal setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, and community agencies to coordinate interventions and support student success.
- Participated in Student Success Team (SST), Section 504, IEP, and attendance review meetings.
- Conducted parent conferences regarding academic progress, attendance concerns, behavioral interventions, and available support services.
- Connected students and families with community resources and outside agencies to address barriers impacting attendance and achievement.
- Assisted with transcript review, educational planning, and student progress monitoring.
- Delivered classroom guidance lessons addressing decision-making, goal setting, self-advocacy, and college and career awareness.
- Maintained accurate counseling records and confidential student documentation.
- Monitored senior progress to ensure 100% completion of the FAFSA, providing individualized guidance and collaborating with families to remove barriers to financial aid completion.
- Partnered with Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) to assist students who were not pursuing four-year universities with college enrollment, educational planning, and successful transition to postsecondary education.
- Advised and supported students through the dual enrollment process, assisting with course selection, registration, and participation in college coursework while in high school.
- Conducted weekly check-ins with students experiencing academic or attendance concerns, monitored progress, developed intervention plans, and collaborated with families, teachers, and administrators to improve student outcomes.
Developmental Specialist
Bright Horizons Developmental Services
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided case management and individualized intervention services for children and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including educators, healthcare providers, and therapists to coordinate services.
- Educated families regarding child development, behavior management strategies, and community resources.
- Conducted progress monitoring, maintained detailed documentation, and facilitated referrals for additional services.
- Advocated for students and families throughout assessment, intervention, and service coordination processes.
Education
California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) - School Counseling
University of Southern California (USC)
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California (USC)
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
California State University San Marcos
05.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Southwestern College
05.2020
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Educational Planning
- College & Career Readiness
- Graduation Requirement Monitoring
- Transcript Review
- Individual Counseling & Small Group Counseling
- Attendance Intervention/ Review Processes
- SST, 504 & IEP Collaboration
- Student Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- California PPS Credential – School Counseling
- Child Welfare & Attendance Authorization
- Valid California Driver's License
Timeline
Certificated Substitute Teacher & Substitute School Counselor
Menifee Union School District
10.2025 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Perris Union High School District
01.2024 - 01.2025
Developmental Specialist
Bright Horizons Developmental Services
02.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychological Sciences
California State University San Marcos
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Southern California (USC)
California Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) - School Counseling
University of Southern California (USC)
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong commitment to student achievement, attendance, and well-being.
- Skilled at building trusting relationships with students and families.
- Experienced collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to remove barriers to student success.
- Knowledgeable in educational planning, college and career readiness, and attendance interventions.
- Collaborative team player who values working alongside administrators, teachers, school psychologists, social workers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive supports for students.
- Passionate about serving the students and families of Perris Union High School District.