High School Mental Health

Education

Alliant International University, CSPP August 2015 - present

PsyD in Clinical Psychology

Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, CA August 2011 – May 2015

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology; Minor in Art

Richard Gahr High School, Cerritos, CA September 2007 – June 2011

High School Diploma

Honors at Graduation, AP Scholar, Blue and Gold Award, Student of the Quarter, Academic Achievement

Awards

MSMU Dean’s List

Spring 2012

Spring 2014

Fall 2014

Experience

Volunteer & Student Intern

Pasadena Ronald McDonald House September 2015 – October 2015

Worked with a diverse population, the majority of the residents were African American and Hispanic/Latino (ages 5-14)

Worked with residents suffering from critical physical conditions, financial problems, and chronic homelessness

Gave residents and family members support

Provided residents with social/therapeutic interaction, which included recreational activities and having supportive conversations

Planned and led Fun Club activities as a Fun Club leader

Provided clients with social/therapeutic interaction which included reading, writing, drawing, and playing games

Asian Rehabilitation Services, Los Angeles, CA June 2013 – May 2015

Worked with a diverse population, the majority of the clients were Asian-American (ages 26 and over), with many neurological and psychological disabilities such as mild to severe Down’s syndrome and autism

Provided clients with emotional support

Performed an array of clerical, office, and computer tasks

Provided clients with social/therapeutic interaction which included reading, writing, drawing, and playing games

Planned and implemented weekly art projects for the clients

Conducted formal presentations for client community on basic life skills

Provided companionship

Assisted clients with job duties and weekly projects

Practicum Student

Alhambra Unified School District September 2015 – present

Baldwin Elementary School

oDelivered evidenced-based curriculum to students from grades transitional kindergarten – 7th grade

oPerformed group psychotherapy or social skills group

oConducted presentations based on Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS), Second Step, and Steps to Respect

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Van Nuys, CA August 2014 – December 2014

Worked with adults and children suffering from emotional and psychological issues

Provided clients with emotional support

Performed an array of clerical, office, and computer tasks

East Valley Youth and Family Center, Van Nuys, CA August 2014 – December 2014

Gave clients (ages 0 – 18) and family members emotional support

Performed an array of clerical, office, and computer tasks

Provided clients with social/therapeutic interaction, which included recreational activities and having supportive conversations

Conducted study sessions and assisted clients with schoolwork assignments

Family Links North Valley, Van Nuys, CA August 2014 – December 2014

Provided clients (ages 0-18) and their family members with emotional support

Performed an array of clerical, office, and computer tasks

Provided clients with social/therapeutic interaction which included reading, writing, drawing, playing board games, and having conversations with the children and parents

Performed duties such as client advocacy

Cornerstone, Van Nuys, CA August 2014 – December 2014

Worked with clients (ages 26 – 59) suffering from emotional or psychological trauma, drug abuse, and chronic homelessness

Provided emotional support to clients

Sat in on group therapy sessions and art therapy sessions; Conducted presentations for group therapy sessions

Performed an array of clerical, office, and computer tasks

Provided clients with social/therapeutic interaction which included recreational activities such as reading, writing, drawing, playing pool, and having conversations

Skills & Languages

Bilingual

oFluent in English and Tagalog

Capable of reading and writing in Tagalog

Experienced with interacting and supervising clients/patients from previous and current volunteer experiences

Experienced with handling Department of Mental Health services, forms, and paperwork

Experienced with administering the WAIS-IV and WIAT-III

Extracurricular Activities

Asian Pacific Student Network September 2015 – present

Benefited from networking and being informed of current issues in Asian American cultures

Self-Care Club September 2015 – present

Learned and improved on self-care techniques

Family Support Services September 2015 – present

Fun Club Leader

oPlanned and implemented Fun Club activities for residents at Pasadena Ronald McDonald House

oGave residents and family members support

oProvided residents with social/therapeutic interaction, which included recreational activities and having supportive conversations

oPlanned and led Fun Club activities as a Fun Club leader

oProvided clients with social/therapeutic interaction which included reading, writing, drawing, and playing games

SAGA August 2013 – May 2015 August 2013 – May 2015

oPublicity Chair

Advertised and announced club events through Email, poster/flier, and social media

Conducted and assisted president with group meetings

Developed leadership skills

Psychology Club August 2013 – May 2015 August 2013 – May 2015

oBenefited from networking and graduate school preparation advice from upperclassmen and alumni

National Society of Leadership and Success January 2015 – May 2015 January 2015 – May 2015

oLearned and improved time and stress management

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