CORY WILLIAM WAY M.S. B.A.

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(760)481-5574 CORY.W.WAY@GMAIL.COM WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/CORYWAY

EDUCATION
From: June 2015 M.S. Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling; and
To: May 2017 Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in School Counseling
San Diego State University; San Diego, California

From: Aug 2013 B.A. Human Development, Magna Cum Laude

To: May 2015 Emphasis: Counseling
Minor: Psychology
California State University; San Marcos, California

From: Aug 2010 A.A. Psychology

To: May 2013 Palomar College; San Marcos, California

EXPERIENCE
From: August Mission Hills High School; San Marcos, California
2016 Counseling Student Intern/Graduate Fieldwork
To: Present Used ASCA model to evaluate counseling program, utilized data to find achievement and
academic gaps and presented data to faculty.
Implemented individual and small group interventions to 35 students to improve academic
outcomes.
Met with students at risk of not graduating, created and delivered a parent presentations, ran
academic support group counseling sessions, consulted with teachers and parents to help
certain struggling students.
Created and delivered 15 classroom presentations on CaliforniaColleges.edu. Saw a 135%
increase in students who started a four year plan.
Developed and ran a 6-week small group on Growth Mindset for 10 ninth grade students.
Increased GPA, motivation, and growth mindset in students.
Created and facilitated College Seminar for freshman families.
Created resource guide for foster parents, and parents reunifying with local supports, legal
advice, and specific educational information.

From: Oct 2015 The National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA)
To: Present Court Appointed Special Advocate
Advocate for assigned Foster Youth in the courts
Met with all of childs stakeholders to determine what resources the child needs.

From: August Mission Middle School; Escondido, California

2015 Counseling Student Intern/Graduate Fieldwork
To: June 2016 Provided restorative circles for students in need of mediation.
Ran 15 group counseling sessions
Developed and presented to entire sixth grade class on conflict resolution
Met with parents to gain knowledge on culturally conscious practices
Planned college information events
Collaborated with faculty, family and students to increase success

From: August Fallbrook Union High & Potter Jr. High; Fallbrook, California
2015 Counseling Volunteer
To: Present Trained with Safe School Ambassadors and help a monthly Family Group
Worked and presented at Potters Annual College & Career day.
Supervised Potter students on CSUSM College visit

From: Jan 2017 The Center for Excellence in School Counseling and Leadership (CESCaL)
To: Present Conference Committee Planner
Assisted in planning, promoting and leading the second annual Supporting Access to Higher
 Education for Immigrants and Undocumented Students conference held at SDSU.
Coordinated with local media outlets, universities, and school districts.
Promoted conference and worked close with conference presenters to ensure a successful
event.
From: June 2009 Heart For Africa
To: Dec 2009 Short Term Trip Leader, Orphanage Volunteer Staff
Helped plan and coordinate jobs for short term visitors including digging trenches, planting
large gardens, and building homes.
Taught youth how to play guitar, created a music-training program which continued leaving.
Helped orphanages create a plan for self-sufficiency through gardening and selling crops.
Completed five short-term (two week) trips and one six-month stay.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

From: July 2014 Christ the King Lutheran Church
To: Present Music and Media Director
Meet with Sunday Church Service Leaders weekly to plan events and weekly service.
Coordinate band members, music set list PowerPoint
Manage/schedule 25 volunteer positions and over 40 volunteers.
Oversee quality control of audio, video and technology for entire church.
From: July 2007 Youth Intern/Worship Leader
To: July 2014 In charge of creating a worship/music team and leading youth in songs every week.
Training students to play instruments and sing.
Counseled children with troubled family environments.
Mentored junior high and high school youth through school issues, relationship problems,
family abuse, drug and alcohol use, divorce, and spiritual growth.
Volunteered starting in 2005 and became paid part-time in 2007. This is where I first
discovered my love for youth and watching them succeed.
Took multiple three-day trips to Mexico to help build homes, rebuild retaining walls at
orphanages, and mentor children.
Coordinated retreats for middle and high school students with activities such as camping,
hiking, snowboarding and boating.

From: July 2006 Care-Rite Vocational Services

To: Dec 2007 Resource Counselor for special needs adults
Worked with children and adults with physical and mental disabilities.
Taught all different kinds of skills including social and safety.
Would spend the day going through and evaluating clients goals.
Mental disability experience included, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Schizophrenia, and Down Syndrome.

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS AND GRANTS

From: Fall 2015 CARES Grant: Culturally Affirming Responsive Education Specialist;
To: Present San Diego State University, California

From: Fall 2014 Member of Golden Key International Honor Society

To: Present Only awarded to top 15% of college class

Awarded Osher Foundation Scholarship

Fall 2010 & 2011

Awarded Palomar Foundation Scholarship

Fall 2010 & 2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
July 2017 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference
July 2016 Denver, Colorado and New Orleans, Louisiana

April 2017 California Foster Youth Education Summit

Sacramento, California

October 2017 California Association of School Counselors Annual Conference

Riverside, California

June 2016 National CASA Annual Conference

Washington D.C.

March 2016 Foster Youth and Homeless Summit by Riverside County Office of Ed.
Riverside, California

August 2015 Education Summit by California Foster Youth Education Task Force
San Diego, California

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

California Association of School Counselors (CASC)

REFERENCES AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.