Ericka Peralta
Boston
Summary
Seasoned Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at Norwood Public Schools, enhancing school climate and student well-being through crisis intervention and multicultural competence. Excelled in fostering inclusivity and empowering students with self-advocacy skills. Skilled in individual counseling and behavioral assessment, demonstrating a compassionate approach to adolescent development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Norwood Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Improved school climate by implementing proactive intervention programs that addressed bullying, drug use, and mental health issues.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, enhancing the availability of resources for students and families.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Guidance Counselor
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, or relationship-building techniques.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
Education
Bachelor - Psychology
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA06.2023
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Learning strategies
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Student advocacy
- Social media
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Youth and adolescent development
- Adolescent counseling
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Norwood Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
09.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor - Psychology
Roxbury Community College
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