Christine A.

Alves
christinealves2@gmail.com (831)588-9218 http://christinealves.weebly.com 3790 Riviera Drive 2A San Diego, CA 92109

EDUCATION: Masters of Science in Counseling, Specialization in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential San Diego State University Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA SCHOOL COUNSELING FIELDWORK EXPERIENCES: The Preuss School UCSD

May 2014 GPA 3.9 May 2012 GPA 3.7

August 2013-Present

SDSU School Counseling Trainee La Jolla, CA Co-facilitate four academic success skills groups for middle and high school students, based on progress report data Analyze California Department of Education DataQuest to assess needs and identify achievement gaps: graduation rates, SAT scores, college acceptance rates, AP placement and scores Develop, implement, and evaluate Stress Management classroom curriculum for middle school students Facilitate weekly individual sessions with middle and high school students on personal/social needs, academics, and college/career readiness Provide responsive services to students and parents

Mueller Charter School

August 2012-May 2013

SDSU School Counseling Trainee Chula Vista, CA Conducted three intentional guidance counseling groups on problem solving, expression of feelings and academic success skills Developed, implemented and evaluated time management and study skills curriculum for all 4th grade students Facilitated weekly individual counseling sessions with elementary and middle school students in the areas of personal/social, academic, and college/career readiness Provided weekly support to kindergarten and 4th grade teachers with activities and classroom management

Hoover High School

Summer 2012, 2013

SDSU School Counseling Trainee University Heights, CA Mentored incoming ninth grade students during Cardinal Camp, a two week orientation to high school Delivered classroom guidance on Naviance (2013) Delivered classroom guidance on college and career planning, four year planning, graduation requirements, and transcripts (2012)

Redlands East Valley High School

Fall 2011

University of Redlands Capstone Field Placement Trainee, Counseling Redlands, CA Informed parents of possible interventions for seniors who were at risk for graduating Participated in graduation and college requirement core curriculum classroom presentations Provided personal/social, academic, and college support for students through individual counseling sessions Worked with individual students in the behavioral intervention program regarding academic success and personal/social development

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Santa Catalina School Summer 2011
Journey Advising Intern Monterey, CA Assisted in the development of the high schools advisory program, Journey Established student run committees, at each grade level, within the advising program (i.e. Communications, Service, Alumnae Links, Activities, etc.) Developed training manual for the sophomore mentor committee Created schedules for four Journey Days focusing on health and wellness, leadership, college and career planning, and service/philanthropy

WORK EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION: Counseling and School Psychology Graduate Assistant

August 2013-Present

San Diego State University San Diego, CA Counseling Micro-Skills Teaching Assistant Taught counseling micro skills, motivational interviewing, and narrative counseling theories to school counseling/psychology graduate students Facilitated a lab group for students practicing micro counseling, narrative counseling and motivational interviewing skills Evaluated students counseling skills and provided weekly feedback to students Counseling and Social Change (CSC) Directors Assistant Further develop the program through outreach and marketing Advise students who are interested in or are currently enrolled in the CSC minor Create surveys for student evaluations of the program

Academic Success Peer Mentor Coordinator

Fall 2010-May 2012

University of Redlands Redlands, CA Established a peer mentor program to help college students further develop their academic success skills (i.e., test-taking, time management, budgeting, goal-setting) Conducted weekly counseling sessions with students on academic probation to assist them in reestablishing good academic standing Familiarized students with campus resources Hired, trained and supervised peer mentors

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Supporting Students - Saving Lives National Educator Conference (Volunteer) Solution Focused Counseling Training UC Admissions Conference, UCSD Conflict Mediation Training through the National Conflict Resolution Center CASC Annual Conference (Volunteer) National Office for School Counseling Advocacy Annual Conference Safe Zones Ally Training PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS: American School Counselor Association (ASCA) California Association of School Counselors (CASC) SDSU School Counseling Graduate Student Association (SCGSA)

February 2013 March 2013 September 2013 September 2013 November 2013 April 2014 April 2014

August 2012 - Present August 2012 - Present August 2012 - Present