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Monica Echegaray
184 W. Calle Primera Apt. i San Ysidro, CA 92173
Phone: 619) 292-5008 E-Mail: monica_echegaray@hotmail.com

Objective
Highly motivated individual pursuing masters degree in school counseling seeking to obtain position that can
provide opportunity to support and advocate in behalf of all students and develop a data driven
comprehensive school counseling program that will assist my employers goals and objectives.
Education
Masters of Science in School Counseling
and California Pupil Personal Services (PPS)Credential
San Diego State University, San Diego CA

2016

Bilingual Authorization Teaching Credential: Spanish Subject

San Diego State University, San Diego CA

2013

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences Spanish

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

2012

Fieldwork Experience
Eastlake High School: School Counseling Trainee
2015-Present
Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA
Provided direct support to students by engaging in academic, career and personal/social counseling
Developed and implemented closing the gap curriculum to assist site in achieving WASC report goals
Developed and implemented eight week stress and anxiety group intervention
Conducted grade level presentations on graduation and college and career readiness
Reviewed transcripts and credit checks, created student schedules and balanced classes to satisfy
teacher cap
Monroe Clark Middle School: School Counseling Trainee
2014-2015
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA
Provided individual counseling in academic, career and personal/ social domains
Designed and implemented eight week attendance group counseling intervention
Conducted grade level presentations on college and career readiness: Naviance
Designed and assisted in sites first GSA club
Global Cultural Experience: Service Learning in Schools
2013
Oaxaca, Mexico
Designed and implemented individual and classroom interventions based on needs assessment
San Ysidro High School: Student Teacher
2012-2013
Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA
Designed and implemented seven months of curriculum, context learning, assessing and differentiation
Collaborated and consulted with master teacher and subject department
Interpreted and implemented of State standards and common core teaching strategies
Work Experience
SUHSD: Certified Substitute Teacher
2013-Present
Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA
Assumed all duties of regular classroom teacher
Reviewed and implemented lesson plans and classroom management strategies

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AVID Tutor: San Ysidro High School

2008-2012
Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA
Lead tutoring groups in all subject areas
Assisted students in post secondary planning: application process, scholarships and financial aid
Volunteer Experience
Summer Melt: Hoover High School
2015
San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA
Contacted recent high school graduates via email and/or phone to remind of upcoming due dates
Helped college going students set up college/universitys portal and direct deposit
Guided students on paying fees and registering for semester classes
White House Convening: San Diego State University
2015
National School Counselor gathering with white house representatives to discuss persistent problems in
education and promoted role of school counselor in aiding in goal/solution attainment
Collaborated with state counselors to propose possible solutions to reoccurring concerns
Trainings and Certifications
Youth Mental Health First Aid
2015
Mental Health America of San Diego County
Understand risk factors and warning signs of mental illness, and their impact
Respond to psychiatric emergencies with appropriate supports and referrals to professional help
Project Core Training
San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
Deciphered the Common Core Standards and new ELD Standards
Designed interactive learning strategies that align with CCSS

2012-2013

Certificate in Translation and Interpretation Services

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Translated and Interpreted in English and Spanish

2013

Professional Association Memberships

American School Counselor Association [ASCA]

California Association of School Counselors [CASC]

Relevant Skills
Fully proficient bilingual: English/Spanish
Culturally competent
Public speaking
Develop evidence-based interventions
Standardized test proctoring
Software: Microsoft Office [Word, Excel, Power Point], Smart classrooms, Pearson-Power Schools, Data Director
References
Available upon request