PSYCH ASSISTANT

Posted on: 2010-06-03

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K. SCOTT SUMMARY

q                  13 years experience as a School Guidance Counselor; strong

background with at-risk students in a highly diverse population.

 

q                  M.A. in Education Counseling; B.A. in Behavioral Science; Administrative

Services Credential and a P.P.S.C. Counseling Credential,

A Certified Drug & Alcohol Specialist CSAC I/II & CDAAC  

Current Argosy University Student -Ed.D/Counseling Psychology Student

Special Education Experience IEP’s SST’s  & 504 facilitation and Case     Management Experience

 

EDUCATION

Argosy University, San Bernardino,CA

Degree: Ed.D, Major: Counseling Psychology expected completion Dec.  2010

Possible Dissertation Topic: Generational Poverty

 

Completed Coursework:

Brief Psychotherapy-Addictions and Counseling-Ethics in Practice-Diagnosis and Treatment-Program Evaluation Methods-Writing for Research-Qualitative Research-Multicultural Issues in Counseling-Techniques of Child and Adolescent Counseling –Psychodynamic Theories-Assessment in Counseling

 

University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

MA, Education Counseling, February 1997

Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona Ca

BA, Behavioral Science, December 1992

 

Credentials:

Pupil Personnel Counseling /School Counseling

Certificate of Eligibility/ School Leadership

AOD Certificates:

Certified Substance Abuse –CSACI/II

Certified Drug, Alcohol & Addictions Counselor

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

LIFE SKILLS CONSULTING SERVICE, Fontana, CA

Life Skills/Motivational Consultant --February 2007 – Present.

Provide consulting services in the areas of self-esteem, academics, attitude, style, goal setting, employment relations, and personal development for pre-teens to young adults at all academic and social levels. Current Clients=12

• Develop customized life plans to enable youth to empower themselves and reach their full potential
• Post-Secondary Academic & Career Planning
• Provide guidance in problem solving
• An active Rancho Chamber of Commerce Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

School Counselor, Etiwanda School District, Etiwanda CA 10/07-06/09

• Establish the school counseling program and develop activities and resources to implement and evaluate the program; involve other school staff in making decisions about the school counseling program.
• Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and counseling services
• Provide individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
• Provided crisis intervention and emergency services; co-led bereavement group
• Consult with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
• Coordinate all counseling services for students and assist with the coordination and implementation of student services in the school.
• Met with parents regarding their student’s academic status
• Accurately interpret test results and other student data.
• Assist teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies.
• Manage a time effectively and provides services on schedule.
• Maintain a calendar of activities and services of the school counseling program.
• Help the school administration identify programs and policies that may be discriminatory.
• Assure that all students have equal access to the counseling program regardless of race, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.

 

High School Counselor, 10 years of service

School, Moreno Valley, CA  09/97-02/07

• Scheduled students into appropriate classes and maintained records of each student’s progress
• Conducted structured, goal-oriented student counseling sessions
• Consulted with and served as a resource for teachers, staff, and parents regarding efforts to meet students’ developmental and academic needs and increase school attendance
• Participated in master scheduling process including the articulation with feeder schools
• Participated in the evaluation and revision of the school guidance program
• Conducted cultural awareness workshops to build cooperation among students of various cultures and planned/implemented school events including field trips to promote tolerance among Black and Hispanic students
• Served as Club Advisor for Fashion Club and Brothers and Sisters United

            

 

 

 

 

 

Program Development & Additional Leadership Experience

 

AB 1802 Coordinator – Provided support to parents of low achieving, at-risk and special education students and provided alternative solutions to achieve education.

Discipline Intervention Coordinator – Developed plans for students with numerous discipline infractions; counseled weekly and provided rewards for good behavior.

Mentoring Program Director/Developer– I created a school based mentoring program to the High School.

Attendance Task Force Coordinator – Developed this taskforce to increase school attendance through home visits, providing solutions to family situations, and alternatives including home study programs.

Violence Prevention Program Director/Developer- This is a 6-8 week program that focuses on incarceration intervention

Teen Focus – Program Director/Developer: I created this program Dec. 2000. Teen Focus is an After-School Incentive Program that focuses on personal development, school success and career awareness for students. 

-            Hollywood Inspirations/ A Non-Profit Organization

Program Developer/Manager-this program focuses on making dreams come     true for at-risk teens and young adults.

 

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & POSITIONS HELD:

 

            ASPIRA FOSTER CARE SERVICES  San Bernardino, CA   November 1996 – August 1997.

Social Worker – Performed case management for wards of the court, ages infant to age 17.

 

MISSION ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENTER  Redlands, CA

September 1995 – September 1996.

Teacher – Provided instruction to emotionally disturbed students in grades 7 – 12 at this group home.

 

KS Life Skills/Motivational Counselor

I provide counseling & consulting services in the areas of self-esteem, academics, attitude, style, goal setting, job relations, and personal development for pre-teens to young adults at all academic and social levels.

• Develop customized life plans to enable youth to empower themselves and reach their full potential
• Provide guidance in problem solving

 

 

Client Profile Specialization:

Children –Teens & Young Adults-At-risk & Diverse Populations

 

Areas of Expertise:

Self-Esteem-Motivation-Drive-School Success- Life Planning-Career Development-Relationships-Responsibility-Character-Program Development/Management-Substance Abuse