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Pedro Larios AMFT******

**** ****** ***, *** *******, CA • 323-***-**** • ***********.**@*****.*** EDUCATION

Masters of Science Degree in Counseling Option in Marriage and Family Therapy Spring 2023 California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), Los Angeles CA

● Relevant Coursework Counseling: Gain and understanding of the fundamentals of human lifespan and development, evaluation, exploring along with practicing both individual and family counseling strategies, learned to support families by counseling through a multicultural perspective.

● MFT trainee- Provided conjugate family counseling courses up to sixteen weeks with two families. Using play therapy and family evaluations.

● Higher education and Career counseling certification: Learned how to support a diverse student population in higher education by acknowledging some of the barriers students face and how to help them overcome them by connecting them to support systems on and off campus. Acquired skill in creating an education planner to transfer into a four year university and how to prepare students for the workfield. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an option in Inequalities and Diversities and Bachelor of Arts in Pan African Studies May 2017

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), Los Angeles CA

● Relevant Coursework Sociology: Fundamentals of sociology, looked at issues affecting communities of color from low socioeconomic backgrounds, issues we discussed were over policing, the war on drugs, a failing education system and alternatives to the current state apparatus.

● Relevant Coursework: Pan African Studies: Focused on the black experience and historic systemic racism; Looked at issues affecting the black community like the school to prison pipeline, a negative portrayal in the media, the effects of slavery, segregation and mandatory drug minimums. Emphasize not only on community building but giving back to our communities by hosting workshops and getting involved in local politics.

● Relevant Associations: Educational Opportunity Program, Summer Bridge High School Diploma

John C. Fremont High School, Los Angeles Unified School District. June 2011 SPECIAL SKILLS

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Public Speaking, Familiar with High School A-G and University Requirements, Community College Transfer Requirements and Able to Create Education Plans, Individual, Family and Group Counseling COUNSELING WORK EXPERIENCE

Counseling Trainees

Counseling and Psychological Services at

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), Los Angeles CA October 2022-Current

● Responsible for establishing rapport and creating a judgment-free safe space for clients to speak as well as reflect on life experiences that they might not have had the privilege to think about in the past.

● Work with a caseload of about 15 clients ranging from challenges like adjusting to school, childhood trauma, time management, depression, and balancing being a student as well as life.

● Provide clients with coping skills to help them manage stress and emotions. Support clients with conversations such as creating healthy boundaries with their relationships, such as partners, family members, and in their work environment.

● Co facilitate two support groups for Undocumented students and students who were in the foster care system.

● Get support from three supervisors on properly assisting clients in reflecting and digesting their challenges/ traumatic experiences.

Graduate Assistant

California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), Los Angeles CA September 2022- December 2022

● By taking the class role, preparing before lectures, and engaging students during class time, I supported the professor in a lecture hall of over 100 students.

● Further support I provided to the professor was grading assignments such as class discussion posts, projects, and essays.

● Supervising midterms and finals to ensure students were not using notes or technology to their advantage during these Pedro Larios-Page 2

exams.

High School Program Coordinator August 2019 - May 2020 Kid City Hope Place/ Urban Foundation - Los Angeles, CA

● Oversee high school programming responsible for keeping youth engaged and keeping a safe environment .

● Assist high school seniors with completing college applications, writing personal statements, arranging letters of recommendation, and filling out financial aid/Dream Act applications.

● Maintain a strong relationship with local school administrators and make class presentations for program recruitment or financial aid workshops.

● Contact participants' guardians via phone calls, email to keep them engaged with our workshops. Community College Program Coordinator August 2018- August 2019 Kid City Hope Place/ Urban Foundation - Los Angeles, CA

● Supported Kid City freshmen-seniors through academic advising, financial aid workshops, and community building.

● Supported cohort of five community college students who are enrolled, transferred or adjusting to a 4-year university.

● Created strong relationships with Kid City alumni, current program participants, and donners.

● Communicated with past Kid City participants via campus visits, one on one meetings, phone calls and emails. High School Program Assistant August 2017- August 2018 Kid City Hope Place/ Urban Foundation - Los Angeles, CA

● Supported 50 high school seniors with their financial aid, Dream Act and college applications like CSU, UC, Common app and community college.

● Facilitated family financial aid nights, community building events like KC-giving and social justice workshops.

● Planned visits to college campuses, college fairs, teen night at the getty and hikes.

● Recruited at local high schools by doing in class presentations and tabling.

● Checked in daily with participants.

PRESENTATIONS

Financial Aid Readiness; Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, Los Angeles, CA November 2019 Presenter: Presented to 150 high school seniors

Kid City Hope Place: Social Justice workshops- Los Angeles, CA Summer 2018, Summer 2019 Facilitator: Presented on past social justice movements and connected to current problems we are facing Policy Link: Healthy Masculinity & DVA Call to Men- Oakland, CA October 2018 Participant: Gain skills in addressing and dismantling toxic masculinity when dealing with young men of color Getting More Students To College September 2017 Presenter: Presented to 700 LAUSD Principals about need for more college counselors Latinos in College, Los Angeles, CA 2012 and 2013 Presenter: Presented at local high schools about reasons why the students should go to college

TRAINING

The Jason Foundation: “Youth Suicide: A Silent Epidemic training” online February 2021 Participant: Learned how to spot the warning signs of youth suicide and how to support them during this crisis. Safe Gathering Training, Los Angeles, CA December 2019 Participant: Learned how to maintain boundaries with students and create safe spaces.

Kid City Hope Place: Circle with Center for Council-Los Angeles, CA November 2019 Participant: An introduction on how to facilitate healing circles.

The California Endowment: ECHO: Trauma & Resilience Pt. II Los Angeles, CA September 2019 Participant: Learned how to support and not re traumatize folks who have experienced trauma Pedro Larios-Page 3

The California Endowment: Healing Community Conferences 2019- Los Angeles, CA April 2019 Participant: Participated in workshops that educate in dealing and supporting low income communities of color who have faced historical racism The California Endowment: ECHO: Trauma informed practices PT.I Training Los Angeles, CA January 2019 Participant: An introduction on what is trauma and what causes. How does trauma affect our mental health and biology. And how do we recovery of it OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Street Vendor

Outside Sears Boyle Heights, CA 2013-2016

● Sold fruits, juices, and hotdogs.

Shipping and Receiving Worker Summer 2013 American Apparel Factory, Downtown Los Angeles, CA

● Loaded and unloaded trailers

● Restocked merchandize

● Helped move facilities

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