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LUZ ELENA QUINTANA

Springdale

Summary

Accomplished counselor devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counselor

Westwood High School
Mesa
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Counseled students on academic, career and college planning options.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing student intervention plans.
  • Provided individual and group counseling to support student success.
  • Organized workshops for parents regarding college application processes.
  • Oversee ELL students
  • Work directly with ELAD Department to make sure ELL students receive appropriate services
  • School Events: Steps to College Night, College Application Day, Seniors Honors/Award Assembly
  • Manage caseload of approximately 450 students
  • 9th Grade Academy team Support
  • One on one meetings with assigned caseloads
  • IEP support for assigned caseloads
  • Attend/Assist College/Career Center with Scholarship/Award Ceremony plus FAFSA/District College and Career Fair
  • Registration of new students throughout the year for assigned caseloads
  • Credit and Graduation requirement tracking for assigned caseload
  • At-Risk tracking with academic/attendance/behavior intervention for assigned caseload
  • Support for all department events

Counseling Secretary

Westwood High School
Mesa
08.2016 - 06.2022
  • Greeted clients and visitors, answered phone calls, and directed inquiries to the appropriate department.
  • Provided administrative support for counseling staff, including scheduling appointments, preparing documents, and managing correspondence.
  • Assisted counselors with creating treatment plans and other paperwork as needed.
  • Monitored inventory levels of office supplies and placed orders for replenishment when necessary.
  • Assisted team with oral and written translations.

Homeless Family Assistant

Mesa Public School Title I Department
Mesa
07.2014 - 05.2016
  • Scheduled meetings with tutors for children in the family.
  • Created grocery lists and provide groceries for the family.
  • Screened and assessed program eligibility and identified service plan needs.
  • Maintained consistent contact with families and remained available for crisis intervention.
  • Drafted reports detailing caseload status, budget requests, or changes in service plans.
  • Reported critical incidents involving family members or staff in accordance with incident

management guidelines

  • Advocated for children and families and connected to community resources and programs.
  • Helped displaced individuals locate housing and other temporary assistance such as childcare and food stamps.
  • Referred individuals to a wide range of public and private agencies based on individual needs to obtain necessary assistance.
  • Collaborated with schools, family services, courts, protective services. and health care providers to determine services and aid with psychosocial assessments.
  • Help with school enrollment

Office Registrar

Holmes Elementary School
Mesa
08.2000 - 05.2014
  • Managed student records and ensured accuracy of data.
  • Prepared documents for registration and enrollment.
  • Provided support to students regarding academic requirements and procedures.
  • Resolved student inquiries related to registration and enrollment issues.
  • Assisted with the development of new student orientation programs.
  • Processed applications for admission and maintained accurate records.
  • Generated reports on student performance, attendance, and other metrics.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies related to registrar activities.
  • Developed strategies for maintaining up-to-date databases for student records management.
  • Reviewed documentation prior to entry into the system for accuracy.
  • Collaboration with truancy officers.

Education

Master of Arts - Education School Counseling

Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
04-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
05-2020

Associate of General Studies -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
05-2017

Skills

  • Multicultural Competence
  • College Admissions Assistance
  • Academic advising
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Spanish Bilingual

Timeline

High School Counselor

Westwood High School
07.2022 - 05.2024

Counseling Secretary

Westwood High School
08.2016 - 06.2022

Homeless Family Assistant

Mesa Public School Title I Department
07.2014 - 05.2016

Office Registrar

Holmes Elementary School
08.2000 - 05.2014

Master of Arts - Education School Counseling

Ottawa University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Ottawa University

Associate of General Studies -

Maricopa Community Colleges - Mesa Community College
LUZ ELENA QUINTANA