Tara Agajanian, LCSW, PPSC
Corona
Summary
To acquire a position as a School Social Worker, where I can utilize my case management and counseling skills, as well as my work experience and education, to help students and families achieve optimal academic and social/emotional success.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Lake Elsinore, CA
2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and academic development.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and resilience.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student behavioral issues and create intervention plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify students' social, emotional, and academic needs for targeted support.
School Social Worker
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
01.2021 - 2023
- Conducts individual and group counseling regarding individual/family concerns, drug abuse and mental health issues.
- Provides counseling for students who have personal, family, drug, psychological, mental health or behavioral issues.
- Active member of the crisis response and threat assessment team.
- Provides and connects students, parents and staff with needed resources from area health and social service agencies.
School Social Worker
Riverside County Office of Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsible for assessing home, school, social, and community factors affecting student learning and well-being.
- Acts as a liaison between caregivers, schools, and DPSS for foster youth.
- Provides supportive services including referrals, home visits, crisis intervention, counseling, and case management.
Substitute Mental Health Counselor
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented counseling activities for students with social-emotional concerns.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student needs.
Elementary School Counselor
Corona-Norco Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted counseling sessions addressing social skills, bullying, depression, grief, and family issues.
- Provided classroom lessons and assemblies promoting SEL and college/career readiness.
- Participated in SST, 504, and IEP meetings.
Medical Social Worker II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Conducts bio-psycho-social assessments and therapeutic interventions.
- Assists patients and families with community resources and end-of-life planning.
- Provides support across hospital settings including ICU, Pediatrics, and Emergency.
Education
PPS Credential - School Counseling
University of Redlands
01-2015
PPS Credential - School Social Work
Humboldt University
01-2020
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth and Families
California State University San Bernardino
01-2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
01-1998
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child psychology and development
- Interpersonal skills
- Social skills training
- Suicide prevention
- Group counseling
- Advocacy
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Grief counseling
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (Current Member)
Timeline
School Social Worker
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
01.2021 - 2023
School Social Worker
Riverside County Office of Education
01.2020 - 01.2021
Substitute Mental Health Counselor
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
01.2019 - 01.2020
Elementary School Counselor
Corona-Norco Unified School District
01.2017 - 01.2019
Medical Social Worker II
Kaiser Permanente
01.2008 - 01.2017
PPS Credential - School Social Work
Humboldt University
Master of Social Work - Children, Youth and Families
California State University San Bernardino
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California State University San Bernardino
Elementary School Counselor
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
2023 - Current
PPS Credential - School Counseling
University of Redlands