Mariam Roashan
School Counselor
San Diego,CA
Summary
Gifted School Counselor with 20 years of expertise providing group and individual counseling to promote success among students. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.2013 - Current
- Organized and developed Leader in Me community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
High School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Middle School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Special Education Aide
San Diego Unified School District
San Diego, CA
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Monitored student progress and behavior.
- Documented student progress, obstacles and academic milestones for parents and faculty.
- Updated IEPs to reflect student progress and development.
- Supported students in completing classwork and applying academic concepts.
- Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
- Assessed student needs and reported to instructor.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Administered tests to class and graded papers.
Guidance Counselor Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
San Deigo, CA
09.2001 - 06.2005
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA 09.2000 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
La Jolla, CA 09.2003 - 10.2005
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA 01.2006 - 04.2008
No Degree - Professional Clinical Counseling
Alliant University
San Diego, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Student advocacy
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
09.2013 - Current
High School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
10.2012 - 06.2013
Middle School Counselor
San Diego Unified School District
09.2008 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Educational Counseling
National University
01.2006 - 04.2008
Special Education Aide
San Diego Unified School District
09.2003 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
National University
09.2003 - 10.2005
Guidance Counselor Assistant
San Diego Unified School District
09.2001 - 06.2005
No Degree - Professional Clinical Counseling
Alliant University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - General Education
San Diego Miramar College
09.2000 - 06.2002
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