About Me
Born and raised in a suburban town outside of Chicago, IL.
Moved out to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a degree in filmmaking. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, she realized how big an impact this would have on the youths. So she reassessed her life purpose and chose to return to school to pursue a Master's Degree in School Counseling. A pursuit she finds fulfilling, impactful, and satisfying.
Previously worked with families as a nanny, helping raise young children and teaching them age-appropriate social and emotional skills.
Hobbies include crocheting, journaling, reading, and spending time with her husband, her two cats, and her friends.
Skills & Expertise
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Professional Skills...
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ABA Procedures
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Counseling Skills
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Proficient with...
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MISIS School Program
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Office and Google Programs
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Canva
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Languages...
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Spanish -- developing
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Personal Skills...
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Communication
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Empathy
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Patience
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Problem-Solving
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Organization
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Conflict Resolution
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Time Management
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De-escalation
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Professional Memberships
Association of School Counselors (ASCA) - member since 2024
Certifications
AZ Department of Education - Standard School Counselor, PreK-12
Educator ID: 7244427 (expires 10/25/2037)
CA Department of Education - Pupil Personal Services
Document #: 250277748 (expires 08/01/2030)
Registered Behavior Technician
ID#: RBT-26-513188 (expires 20/06/2028)
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Registered Behavior Technician
San Fernando Valley, CA
Currently, I serve as a Behavior Technician, working with special needs children in both home and school settings. The goal is to decrease unwanted behaviors and promote healthy target behaviors so children with less severe conditions can learn practical and healthy ways to cope with their symptoms while being able to participate in school and the community without the need of a full time behavior technician.
Duties Included:
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Monitoring and detailing child's progress.
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Following treatment plans created by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
2024 - 2025
School Counseling Intern
North Hollywood, CA
Served as a school counseling intern at a public high school (East Valley Senior High School) to hone counseling skills and receive on-site training and experience working with students.
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Reviewing Graduation Requirements with students and discussing credit recovery opportunities and/or summer classes as needed.
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Providing Academic Intervention for students at risk of failing classes. Checked in regularly with students to encourage and monitor progress.
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Delivering Small Group Counseling (career exploration, academic skills).
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Assisting students with dual enrollment class registration.
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Assisting seniors with college and financial aid applications.
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Creating presentations for lessons (interest profiler, resume building, time management strategies, ELPAC test & test taking strategies, guide to graduation).
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Improving the survey tracker for the no phone policy.
2020 - 2025
Nanny for Young Children
San Fernando Valley, CA
Worked as a nanny for several families, caring for children ranging from newborn to six-year-olds.
Duties Included:
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Taught healthy coping skills and practical life skills (social skills, safety, emotional management, and confidence building).
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Supported academic skill development (reading, writing, and math).
2018 - 2020
Production Coordinator
San Fernando Valley, CA
Worked in TV Productions for True Crime series "Killer Siblings," seasons 1 and 2, as well as independent music video productions. Assisted with the logistical planning and organization for production days.
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Coordinating with the catering company.
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Filing Talent Release Forms.
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Buying and maintaining crafty (on-set snacks).
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Reconciling production receipts.
Education
2022 - 2025
Grand Canyon University
Master's Degree in Education for School Counselors
Phoenix, Arizona. (Online Program)
2017 - 2020
Arizona State University
(previously, Columbia College Hollywood)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema Television
Tarzana, California.
Certifications
ASCA Certifications - future trainings
CPR Trained - expires. ______
Mandated Reporter Certification - 2024 CA Training
QPR Gatekeeping Training - expires. March 5, 2026
Relevant Coursework
Grand Canyon University:
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Theories & Models of Counseling (CNL-500)
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Ethical & Legal Considerations (CNL-505)
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Counseling the Culturally Diverse (CNL-509)
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Group Counseling (CNL-520)
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Child & Adolescent Trauma (PCN-671)
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Developmental Disabilities (PCN-673)
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Development through Childhood & Adolescence (PCN-670)
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Organization & Administration of a School Counseling Program (SCN-505)
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Counseling for College & Career (SCN-510)
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Contemporary Issues in School Counseling (SCB-610)
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Educational Tests & Assessments (SCN-620)
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Internships - Logged about 750 hours at public high school
Professional Development
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ASCA@home: ETHICS AND LAWS IN EVERYDAY PRACTICE (2025)
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Online presentations regarding the ethical and legal side of school counseling.
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ASCA Webinars:
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Family Involvement Strategies & Tools (11/2024)
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College, Career & High School Success Tools (12/2024)
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