‭Alondra Cortes-Suarez‬

‭(209)752-2966‬
‭acortes7suarez@gmail.com‬

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‭California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach CA‬ ‭August 2022- May 2024‬
‭Master of Science: School Counseling & PPS Credential‬

‭ alifornia State University, Chico, Chico, CA‬

C ‭August 2018-May 2022‬
‭Bachelor of Arts: Child Development‬
‭Minors: Spanish & European Studies‬

‭ niversidad de Granada/CSUIP Abroad, Spain‬

U ‭August 2019-May 2020‬
‭Concentration in Spanish‬

‭Languages Spoken:‬‭English and Spanish‬

‭Work Experience‬

‭ igh School Counseling Intern‬

H ‭August 2023- Present‬
‭Norwalk High School, Norwalk, CA‬
‭●‬ ‭Hold counseling sessions, both individually and group sessions, addressing diverse student needs‬
‭and providing support in academic achievement and personal development‬
‭●‬ ‭Assist students in exploring post-secondary education and career options‬
‭●‬ ‭Provide resources and guidance for college applications, scholarships, and vocational pursuits‬
‭●‬ ‭Implemented a small group for EL students to promote their academic success and emotional well‬
‭being‬
‭●‬ ‭Delivered classroom lessons grades 9-12, covering topics such as college and career readiness,‬
‭academic success strategies, and social-emotional skills‬
‭●‬ ‭Actively participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings‬
‭●‬ ‭Worked closely with school staff and parents to discuss student progress‬
‭●‬ ‭Provided support with FAFSA applications‬
‭●‬ ‭Reviewed transcripts to ensure students were on track for graduation, offering guidance on course‬
‭selection and academic planning‬
‭●‬ ‭Attended All Counselor meetings within the district to stay informed about policies, best practices,‬
‭and collaborative initiatives‬

‭ iddle School Counseling Intern‬

M ‭January 2023- Present‬
‭Los Alisos Middle School, Norwalk, CA‬
‭●‬ ‭Helped Implement the ASCA National Model aligned school counseling program‬
‭●‬ ‭Manage a caseload of 50+ students and monitor their academic performance, behavior, and‬
‭attendance and assisted with appropriate interventions‬
‭●‬ ‭Met with students individually and as groups to assist with educational plans‬
‭●‬ ‭Present classroom lessons based on district counseling curriculum‬
‭●‬ ‭Collaborate with EL Department to support students and families through reclassification‬
‭●‬ ‭Host Coffee with the Counselors monthly on timely topics for parents and guardians‬
‭●‬ ‭Assisted with the implementation of the PBIS framework school-wide using the PBIS Rewards‬
‭system‬

‭ ducational Talent Search College Advsior‬

E ‭August 2022- May 2023‬
‭Compton High School, Compton, CA‬
‭●‬ ‭Specialized in advising underrepresented and first-generation students‬
‭●‬ ‭Provided guidance on college admissions and financial aid‬
‭●‬ ‭Maintained accurate and confidential student records and tracked student participation‬
‭●‬ ‭Organized and led college campus visits to expose students to different academic environments‬