RAE DEQUITO
San Diego
Summary
Compassionate School Counseling Intern with over five years of experience in school settings. Strengths include conflict resolution, career development planning, and emotional support strategies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teachers and administrators in the school's attendance team, behavior intervention team, and SST team to create supportive educational environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Bostonia Global High School
El Cajon
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions for students, enabling them to navigate academic and personal challenges.
- Facilitated college and career readiness workshops for students and families.
- Advised students on course selection, college application processes, and scholarship opportunities to support their academic and career goals.
- Conducted workshops on study skills, time management, and stress reduction techniques, enhancing students' academic performance and personal well-being.
- Coordinated college fairs and field trips with universities and community colleges, providing students and families exposure to postsecondary options and workforce opportunities.
School Counseling Intern
STEAM Academy
San Diego
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Supported counseling team in individual and group sessions, managing weekly caseload of six students to address their specific needs.
- Identified at-risk students with SST team, facilitating tailored support strategies to promote academic success.
- Identified chronically absent students and implemented targeted interventions to improve attendance.
- Partnered with behavior intervention team to deliver targeted resources for students' social-emotional development.
- Aided with transition planning for students moving from elementary to middle school.
- Facilitated multicultural learning on equity and leadership for twelve girls through Fancy Leadership Academy.
- Compiled data from the Aeries Database into accessible reports and spreadsheets for counseling team review.
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
San Diego
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to ensure students received instruction in the absence of the regular teacher
- Fostered student participation and engagement in activities and lessons, enhancing classroom dynamics
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, staff, and parents, contributing to a safe and productive learning environment
- Substituted in various grade levels, including kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high school
Site Substitute Teacher / Academic Coach / After School Program Leader
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
San Diego
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Substitute for the High Tech Elementary Chula Vista campus and fill in for both teachers and Academic Coaches, ensuring that classrooms have sufficient support
- Assisted students with IEPs in classrooms to help achieve academic and social goals
- Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance outside of the classroom
- Ensured school and student safety by supervising students before, during, and after school hours
- Facilitated after-school activities to promote academic and creative growth among students
Unit Director / Unit Counselor
Girl Scouts of San Diego
San Diego
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Developed weekly schedules for counselors, ensuring effective activity management throughout summer camp season
- Facilitated support for unit counselors in leading activities and resolving conflicts, enhancing team dynamics
- Acted as primary caregiver for groups of 8 to 12 campers during the residential summer camp season
- Led diverse arts and crafts activities, fostering campers' creativity and artistic expression
- Grew campers' curiosity for nature by teaching them about local flora and fauna on nature walks and hikes
Looking Glass Neighborhood
San Diego State University
San Diego
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Interacted with English language learners at Rosa Parks Elementary School by playing games and helping them write letters
- Provided the students a place to practice speaking English in an informal setting and assisted them in growing their vocabulary and writing skills through their written letters
Young Women's Studies Club Internship
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with a group of people to introduce students at Herbert Hoover High School to different topics of Women's Studies
- Engaged students in Women's Studies, while providing them a safe space to ask questions and grow their curiosity in this field
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Spanish
San Diego State University
05-2020
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
06-2026
Skills
- Individual counseling
- College preparation
- Data analysis
- Multicultural counseling
- Conflict resolution and peer mediation
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Certification
- Basic TEFL/TESL Certification
- CPR Certification
- 30-Day Substitute Permit
- Certified in Positive Discipline
Volunteer Experience
- Intern, Young Women's Studies Club, 01/18, 05/18, Collaborated with a group of people to introduce students at Herbert Hoover High School to different topics of Women's Studies, Engaged students in Women's Studies, while providing them a safe space to ask questions and grow their curiosity in this field
- Volunteer, Looking Glass Neighborhood, 01/18, 06/18, Interacted with English language learners at Rosa Parks Elementary School by playing games and helping them write letters, Provided the students a place to practice speaking English in an informal setting and assisted them in growing their vocabulary and writing skills through their written letters
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Bostonia Global High School
03.2026 - 06.2026
School Counseling Intern
STEAM Academy
11.2025 - 06.2026
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
08.2022 - 10.2025
Site Substitute Teacher / Academic Coach / After School Program Leader
High Tech Elementary Chula Vista
08.2018 - 06.2022
Looking Glass Neighborhood
San Diego State University
01.2018 - 06.2018
Young Women's Studies Club Internship
01.2018 - 05.2018
Unit Director / Unit Counselor
Girl Scouts of San Diego
06.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Spanish
San Diego State University
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University