KARINA MAGALLANES

Duarte, CA ● karinamagallanes95@[Link] ● [Link]

EDUCATION .

California State University, Long Beach May 2021

o Master of Science in Counseling
• Option in School Counseling and Pupil Personnel Services Credential

California State University, Los Angeles January 2017

Bachelor of Art, Psychology

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE .

Southeast Academy High School, Norwalk CA August 2020- May 2021

School Counseling Intern
o Interned at a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school.
o Counseled over 250 students in grades 9-12 from 27 different districts, using various therapeutic approaches to
address social/emotional needs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including emotional regulation, grief,
separation, poor attendance, and relationship conflicts.
o In collaboration, conducted various risk assessments and mental health referrals.
o Created need assessments, developed and presented core curriculum based on the needs of the school.
o Developed SEL curricula on Emotional Regulation (e.g., anger management), displaying an increase in
students’ mindsets and behaviors and a decrease in discipline referrals.
o Co-developed a virtual school counseling office with over 20 pages of social emotional, academic, and college
and career support for students in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
o Created and facilitated four small virtual counseling groups on college and career readiness to all grade levels,
specifically to English Language Learners. Topics included: establishing/ manifesting goals, career interests,
postsecondary options, and financial literacy. Data showed that students’ knowledge on post-secondary
education increased.
o Created and facilitated a virtual small counseling group on growth mindset versus fixed mindset. Topics
included: Identifying growth mindset and fixed mindsets, importance of growth mindset, neuroplasticity,
strategies for perseverance, and positive self-talk.
o Facilitated virtual individual student planning using the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI)
program to align students’ strengths and interests to postsecondary goals. Resulted into an increase in the
number of high school students enrolled in dual enrollment.
o Assisted students and families in completing the FAFSA application, Dream Act application, college
applications, and scholarships. Resulted in the greatest number of seniors accepted into four-year universities.
o Collaborated with the school counseling team and conducted a program evaluation to analyze how the school
counseling program was supporting students social/emotional needs, academic progress, and college and
career readiness during remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
o Consulted and collaborated with stakeholders on behalf of students during IEPs, 504 plans, and SST meetings.
o Served on the district’s School Counseling Advisory Council.

Potrero K-8 School, El Monte CA August 2020- May 2021

School Counseling Intern
o Counseled students in grades K-8 using diverse therapeutic approaches to address personal barriers.
o Co-developed and co-facilitated three bilingual small virtual counseling groups on stress management to 7th
and 8th graders.
o Facilitated curricula classroom lessons. Topics included: Meet the Counselor and Dangers of Youth Vaping.
By the end of the Vaping Awareness and Prevention lesson, 95.9% of students identified that teens are more
likely to become addicted to nicotine in cigarettes than adults, 85.7% identified that all pods contained high
levels of nicotine, and all students were able to identify healthier coping mechanisms to deal with stress, such
as meditation, exercise, talking to family and friends, journaling, etc.
o Consulted and collaborated with stakeholders to support students by identifying students’ strengths and needs.
o Consulted and collaborated with parents to discuss counseling services and provided parents information on
mental health referrals.
 o Maintained a caseload of 5-10 students throughout the school year proving academic, social-emotional, and
college and career preparedness support.
o Co-developed student newsletters every month. Topics included: The Leader in Me: 7 Habits, time
management, bullying awareness month, information for parents, homeless awareness month, mindfulness for
stress management, empathy and kindness, resources and activities during COVID-19, African American
history month, college awareness month, grief, gender equality, women’s history month, etc.

Waite Middle School, Norwalk CA January 2020- May 2020

School Counseling Practicum Intern
o Counseled students in grades 6-8 under supervision.
o Co-facilitated a weekly small counseling group on the topic of growth mindset versus fixed mindset.
o Met with students at jeopardy of not graduating on a weekly basis and created SMART goals with them.
o Developed and co-facilitated virtual SEL weekly lessons on mindfulness activities, remaining healthy, and
self-care in response to the COVID-19 school closures and distance learning.
o Provided virtual individual counseling to students during school closures as needed.

WORK EXPERIENCE .
Baldwin Park Unified School District, Baldwin Park CA November 2018- Current
Instructional Aide
o Assist with the implementation of students’ Individualized Education Program goals in a moderate to severe
classroom.
o Assist with the personal care of students, such as, nutrition, toileting, and diaper changing.
o Apply behavior management techniques and intervention plans in order to maintain student safety.

Baldwin Park Unified School District, Baldwin Park March 2019- November 2019
School Community Liaison
o Provided parents information about the school, policies, school/community programs, and community
agencies when in need of food, clothing, glasses, and medical care.
o Maintained in communication with parents to provide or obtain information for teachers and the school to help
improve student achievement
o Encouraged parent involvement to attend and volunteer in workshops, committees, and school functions.
o Conducted informational workshops and translated workshops, IEP’s, etc. for non-English speaking parents.
o Attended District meetings and workshops, such as, the District English Learner Advisory Committee
(DELAC), the District Advisory Committee (DAC), and School Site Council (SSC) meetings.
o Recorded and created ELAC, DAC, and SSS agenda and minutes.

Foothill Family, Duarte CA May 2018- November 2018

CalWORKs Case Manager
o Provided case management services to a caseload of 40 clients, ages 18 years old to 60 years old, in both
English and Spanish
o Facilitated Domestic Violence education/support groups for 12 survivors of domestic violence, using
Domestic Violence curriculum and material. Increased client’s knowledge on healthy relationships, safety
plans, the cycle of abuse, self-care, etc.
o Created a safe environment in the support group to gain support and knowledge in their healing process.
o Referred and linked clients for services with collaborating agencies and advocated for client’s rights to ensure
needs were met.
o Collaborated in multidisciplinary teams including the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), Los
Angeles County Greater Avenues of Independence (GAIN), therapists, social workers, and shelter homes.
o Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments on clients to monitor and assess each client’s progress.

Foothill Family, Duarte CA December 2017- April 2018

Cal Learn Case Manager
o Provided family-centered, client-focused, relationship-based case management services to a bilingual caseload
of 20 pregnant and parenting teens, ages 13 years to 19 years old.
o Completed Individual Service Plans and Comprehensive Service Assessments to monitor and evaluate client’s
progress.
 o Collaborated with school staff and multidisciplinary professionals.
o Conduced client advocacy by providing referrals and/or transportation as needed.
o Provided outreach to schools and community events to recruit participants.

Easter Seals, Pasadena CA August 2017- November 2017

Behavior Interventionist
o Provided quality, applied behavior analysis (ABA) for children with developmental delays, disabilities, and
Autism Spectrum Disorders in order to increase and maintain positive behaviors and to teach new skills.
o Monitored and documented the development of children in home and/or in the community.
o Attended professional development and training sessions focused on treatment plans.
o Provided parent education, according to the goals described in the treatment plan.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .

Conferences and Webinars

o High School PBIS Spring Virtual Symposium: Relationships & Routines: Proactive Strategies for Secondary
Educators to Move Away from Exclusionary Discipline Practices– 03/04/21
o ASCA Solution Focused Brief Training– 02/05/21 & 02/12/21
o CARES School Counseling Symposium: Aligning School Counseling Programs and MTSS to Provide
Culturally Sustaining and Trauma Informed Supports for All Students– 01/28/21
o CARES School Counseling Symposium: Motivational Interviewing– 01/28/21
o McKinney-Vento 101: Understanding the Rights of Students experiencing Homelessness– 10/07/20
o Determining McKinney-Vento Eligibility Under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) – 10/07/20
o NLMUSD District Wellness Team: Loss and Grief Training –10/5/20
o College Bridge: What’s the Difference Between the UC & CSU? An overview of California College Systems
– 08/26/20
o High School PBIS Symposium: Student-Centered Behavior Support Planning – 02/20/20
o High School PBIS Symposium: The Power of the Classroom Matrix: A Teacher’s Survival Guide for
Empowering Students – 02/20/20

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE .

o High School PBIS Virtual Spring Symposium March 2021

o High School PBIS Symposium February 2020
o Maryvale Educational Center, Teachers Assistant September 2015- December 2016
o San Gabriel Pomona Regional Center, Special Events Volunteer December 2014- December 2015

SKILLS .

o Fluent in Spanish: Read, Write, and Translate

o Implementing the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model
o Knowledge on the certification process for RAMP
o Knowledgeable in evidence-based practices and counseling theory
o Implementing the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
o Implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
o Conducting program evaluation and data analysis/reporting
o Knowledge on Second Step Program
o Knowledge on Trauma-Informed and culturally responsive/sustaining practices
o Proficient in Illuminate, PowerSchool, Schoology, Remind, and Welligent
o Knowledge on online district learning platforms for remote learning
o Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
o Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook
o Proficient in Canva and Google Suite