Rosalina Suarez
Porterville
Summary
Compassionate MFT Intern skilled in individual counseling, group therapy, and case management. Committed to enhancing students' mental health and academic success through evidence-based practices and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT Intern
Burton School District
Porterville
04.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to elementary-aged students experiencing emotional, behavioral, social, or academic challenges.
- Collaborate with school staff, teachers, administrators, and parents to support students' mental health and academic success.
- Utilize evidence-based interventions, including play therapy, CBT, and mindfulness techniques, appropriate for children and the school setting.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines, under clinical supervision.
Photographer
Self Employed
Porterville
11.2011 - Current
- Defined image requirements and planned photographic events.
- Monitored the studio for adequate quantities of supplies.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Collaborated with clients to guarantee satisfaction with advertisements.
- Improvised photographic methods and techniques.
- Photographed special events, including weddings, parties, and school portraits.
- Provided highly intuitive, out-of-the-box thinking to get just the right shot.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Collaborated successfully with a variety of personalities and work styles.
- Supported the production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints.
- Oversaw the team and kept members on task to complete orders according to deadlines.
- Designed and produced promotional materials, such as point-of-purchase items and brochure show forms.
Victim Advocate
Tulare County/ District Attorney
Porterville
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Met with clients to determine necessary services, and make treatment recommendations.
- Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education, and substance abuse treatment resources to clients.
- Conferred with clients to discuss options and goals for various services.
- Entered client data in a centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities, and help families access services.
- Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
- Coordinated all activities involving the birth parents, in conjunction with in-home support counselors.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties in order to reach win-win solutions to disagreements, and clarify misunderstandings.
- Explain the criminal justice system to victims of crime.
Self-Sufficiency Counselor
Tulare County
Porterville
04.2007 - 11.2011
- Processed applications for public assistance.
- Determined eligibility for programs and assistance.
- Carried a caseload of 300 or more cases.
- Referred clients to services such as counseling, or job search.
- Processed ancillaries for childcare.
- Processed quarterly and yearly reports.
- Case maintenance.
- Met with clients one-on-one to execute a plan toward self-sufficiency.
- Home visits.
Caseworker Aide
Tulare County/ Child Welfare Services
Poterville
06.2005 - 04.2007
- Carry a caseload of court-ordered visitations among children and parents.
- Transport children to and from court, or visits with parents.
- Arrange visits with children and parents by contacting foster parents and biological parents.
- Processed yearly reports.
- Testify in court when required.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy PCC
UMASS Global
Online11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Online11-2013
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Case management
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Evidence-based practices
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Experience preparing reports and evaluations
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Client engagement and rapport building
Timeline
MFT Intern
Burton School District
04.2025 - Current
Victim Advocate
Tulare County/ District Attorney
02.2013 - 06.2014
Photographer
Self Employed
11.2011 - Current
Self-Sufficiency Counselor
Tulare County
04.2007 - 11.2011
Caseworker Aide
Tulare County/ Child Welfare Services
06.2005 - 04.2007
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy PCC
UMASS Global
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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