School Counselor - PPS Credential

Kendra Johnson

**** ********** **. 714-***-****

Cypress, CA 90630 ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL GOAL

Aspire to leverage both my education and experience in an environment supporting students with educational goals and challenges. My goal is to make a positive difference in the lives of these students.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIAL

M.A. Education, Educational Counseling

California Pupil Personnel Services Credential – School Counseling

Azusa Pacific University, Graduated May 2011

B.A., Psychology

San Diego State University, Graduated December 2008

General Education Requirements, Cypress Community College

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Counseling Internship (600 Hours) September 2010 – June 2011

-Counseled individual and student groups focused on personal and academic issues

-Organized and ran group programs such as CCC (counselor’s career club)

-Assisted students with SAT/ACT sign up, college admissions, financial aid and scholarship forms

-Implemented education lessons focusing on organization, note taking, and study skills

Financial Solutions Group, LLC June 2010 - August 2010

-Administrative assistant to Operations Manager

-Managed the conversion of all company records from paper to electronic format

-Extensive use of Microsoft Excel to provide financial analysis

Olive Crest, Therapeutic Education Center Secondary School May 2009 – May 2010

Teacher Assistant/Substitute Teacher

-Planned and implemented curriculum for English-Language Arts, math, science, heath, and history

-Assisted teachers in supervision of students and handling inappropriate behaviors in the classroom

-Documented student behavior for legal requirements and record keeping

-Responsible for implementing behavior modification based on students IEP’s, BIP’s, and BSP’s

San Diego State University January 2008 – December 2008

Peer Advising Internship, 288 hours invested

-Advised undergraduate students with general education requirements

-Managed and redirected students entering the advising office

-Diplomatically resolved student complaints

-Presented patient and understanding demeanor with all students

San Diego Youth and Community Services August 2008 – December 2008

Teen Options Volunteer

-Observed and interacted in group counseling sessions for at risk teens

Royal Family Kids Camp, July 2007

Community Service/ Youth Leader/ Camp Counselor

-Coordinated and facilitated activities and events for campers

-Handled difficult children in a patient manner

GDP Insurance Agency, Long Beach, CA June 2005 – July 2007

Administrative Assistant

-Handled all needs relating to client requirements

-Managed office, incoming calls, business correspondence

Vons Grocery Co., Long Beach, CA June 2004 – June 2005

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