2003

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNNERSITY, Los Angeles, California 

Ph.D., Counseling and Human Development, Dissertation to be defended

·     Dissertation: "Ethnic Identity Development of Multi-ethnic College Students".

·     As Rotary Scholarship Recipient received Full Tuition Award and Counseling Assistantship Stipend.

1998

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNNERSITY, Los Angeles, California 

M.A., School Counseling

1994

TOWSON UNIVERSITY, Towson, Maryland 

B.S., Psychology

09/2000 - 05/2002

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITI, Los Angeles, California

Counseling and Mental Health Services Intern

·     Counseled undergraduate and graduate students with personal, academic, and career issues.

·     Addressed psychological and developmental needs of multicultural and diverse 3600 undergraduates and 1000 graduate students.

·     Assessed and diagnosed clients on the basis of presenting problem, history, and rating on Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI).

·     Participated in two hours of individual supervision and one hour of group supervision per week.

·     Served as a liaison between Counseling Center and University Health Services through involvement in the development of "Feel Fit in February" speakers series and outreach program designed to meet the health needs of student populations.

09/1999 - 05/2002

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITI, Los Angeles, California

Graduate Assistant

·     Facilitated the CACREP accreditation process by designing program curriculum to meet standards by researching programs, developing and presenting graphs and charts, and attending faculty meetings.

·     Designed the Counseling Student's Handbook for the Master's and Doctoral programs.

·     Researched trends in Client-Centered Therapy, examining the influence of Carl Rogers on the field of professional counseling.

·     Contribute to the enhancement of the Counseling and Human Development program by attending faculty meetings related to the development of the program, and by investigating new ideas to strengthen the curriculum and overall structure of the program.

09/2001 - 05/2002

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITI, Los Angeles, California

Instructor/Supervised Intern in School and Community Counseling Course

·     Planned and presented lectures, hosted guest speakers, and facilitated weekly discussions based on topics relevant to students' internship experiences in either a school setting or a community agency setting. Topics included diversity, confidentiality and ethics, eating disorders, and crisis intervention.

·     Supervised students individually and in group via taped sessions and experiences at internship sites.

01/2001 - 05/2002

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITI, Los Angeles, California

Counselor Supervisor for Practicum Course

·     Supervised four Masters' students individually who were counseling students within a K-12 school setting.

01/2001 - 05/2001

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITI, Los Angeles, California CANADA

Counselor Supervisor for Professional Orientation and Practice

·     Supervised Masters' students learning counseling techniques through the use of role-plays.

09/1998 - 06/1999

TORRANCE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Torrance, California

School Counselor

·     Counseled students individually and in groups; designed specific counseling programs to meet needs.

·     Responded effectively to various on-campus crises via crisis intervention strategies.

·     Coordinated and oversaw IEP meetings and specific meetings designed to help high-risk students become more successful in school.

·     Consulted daily with teachers and parents regarding student performance.

·     Teamed with psychologist presenting information for special education students to parents and teachers.

·     Facilitator of workshops, presentations, and programs for students, teachers, and staff.

12/1997 - 06/1998

WISEBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT, Hawthorne, California

School Counselor Intern

·     Developed and implemented guidance services in a multicultural setting; included social skills groups, divorce groups, and disability awareness program.

·     Conducted individual and group counseling for students in grades K-5.

01/1998 - 06/1998

CULVER CITY HIGH SCHOOL, Culver City, California

School Counselor Intern

·     Counseled students on personal, educational, and career issues.

·     Worked with the "Latinos Unidos" club to improve cultural awareness.

·     Developed and implemented preschool curriculum to enhance language skills of developmentally delayed students.

·     Coordinated with parents on designing an educational plan to facilitate the development of their children.

09/1996 - 01/1998

REDONDO BEACH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Redondo Beach, California

Substitute Teacher

·     Instructed academic lessons to K-12 population; lesson development and classroom management.

·     Worked with developmentally challenged students.

·     Member, American Counseling Association

·     Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision

·     Member, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

·     Member, American College Counseling Association

·     Spanish Grammar Course, University of Rochester, January 2002-present

·     Spanish Language Course, University of Navarra, Spain, August 2001-September 2001

·     Spanish Language Course, Eurocenters Salamanca, Spain, July 2000-August 2000