
Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Milpitas Unified School District
San Francisco Bay Area

Marriage and Family Therapy Intern at Milpitas Unified School District
San Francisco Bay Area
MFT graduate student trained in individual, group, and family counseling services. Counseling practicum focuses on school-based counseling and integrative approaches, primarily cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy. Interested in exploring EAP counseling.
cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, school-based counseling, individual counseling, solution-focused therapy, positive psychology, family systems therapy, existential approaches, reality therapy, group therapy, multicultural counseling, community referrals
(Education Management industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 month)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Market Research industry)
April 2004 — Present (4 years 6 months)
- Researched and compiled news items, producing and publishing daily newsletters for the Ferris News Service.
- Assisted President with client accounts, sales follow-ups, and public relations research.
- Maintained website with company news, bulletins, and research on a daily basis.
- Experience with Filemaker, Dreamweaver, and conferencing/collaboration software (Skype, wikis, Glance). Strong HTML skills and some experience with Smarty tags.
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Mental Health Care industry)
September 2007 — May 2008 (9 months)
- Practicum at Allen (Decima M.) School in San Bruno, CA.
- Assessed K-6 students for therapeutic needs and provided individual and group therapy ranging from behavioral to interpersonal interventions, enhancing student performance in academic and social settings.
- Presented mental health referrals for families and students as part of ongoing, off-campus support.
- Received training in Dr. Abraham Lowe’s “Power to Change” program, helping to adapt the CBT group therapy model for elementary-aged children.
- Collaborated on-campus with teachers, staff members, and families to better support student academic, behavioral, social, and emotional well-being.
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; E-Learning industry)
October 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 5 months)
- Provided online tutoring services in English, Algebra I, and Algebra II for students ranging from fourth grade to college freshmen.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
February 2006 — July 2006 (6 months)
- Created and maintained detailed lesson plans for English language classes.
- Engaged actively in conversational practice in one-on-one and small group help desk sessions for students.
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; WPO; Education Management industry)
January 2005 — January 2006 (1 year 1 month)
- Created and provided personalized instruction in math, reading, writing, and college preparation (SAT and college advising).
- Tutored students between the ages of 4 to 18, including a number of special education students.
M.A., Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy, 2007 — 2008
B.A., Sociology, 2003 — 2004
2001 — 2003
Person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, stress management, anger management, school-based counseling, multicultural counseling, studies of long-distance relationships, quarter-life crises, puzzles, baking, cooking, shooting pool, blogging
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT), Santa Clara Valley Chapter (SCV-CAMFT), Oakes Children's Center