Daisy Gutierrez, B.S.

Phone (714) 884-5018

• Email: daisy.gutierrez409@yahoo.com

HIGHLIGHT OF PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

 Bilingual – Fluent in English and Spanish

 Trained in Motivational Interviewing and Creative Problem Solving
 Over 6 years of professional experience providing services for children, adolescents and families in
schools, nonprofits, and community-based settings
 Optimistic, pro-active, creative, and self-motivated

EDUCATION

M.S., and PPS Credential, School Counseling Expected Graduation Date, May 2024
California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach, California)

B.S., Psychology Degree Achieved, August 2018

California State University, Long Beach (Long Beach, California)

A.A.-T, Psychology Degree Achieved, June 2016

Santa Ana College, Santa Ana (Santa Ana, California)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Santa Ana Unified School District – Lowell Elementary School Santa Ana, CA
School Counseling Intern August 2023 – Present
• Provided professional assistance and support to individual students during times of transition,
heightened stress, and critical change.
• Conducted individual counseling sessions tailored to a diverse student population fostering emotional,
academic and social development in English and Spanish.
• Taught school counseling curriculum focused through the lens of selected student standards from the
ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success.
• Designed and delivered engaging classroom lessons for K-4 on academic achievement and social-
emotional learning.
• Created assessments intended to document changes in student knowledge, skills, and attitudes
following the implementation of classroom lessons.
• Collected and analyzed school-wide data to inform counseling strategies and interventions based on
student needs.
• Conducted academic and social skills groups addressing student attendance and proactive behavior.
• Collaborated with staff, parents, and students to discuss student supports for academic and personal
development.
Santa Ana Unified School District – Carr Intermediate School Santa Ana, CA
School Counseling Intern August 2023 – February 2024
• Managed a caseload of 20+ students providing individual academic and social-emotional counseling
on a weekly basis in English and Spanish.
• Assisted students with Middle College applications and provided academic awareness of high school
options.
• Collaborated with staff, parents, and students to discuss student support for academic and personal
development.
• Collected and analyzed academic and behavioral performance data to identify student strengths and
areas for growth. Data collected was used to select interventions and personalized counseling.
strategies.
• Collected and analyzed data for behavioral intervention program (CICO), as well as evaluated the
 the effectiveness of the program as an evidence-based intervention for diverse youth.
• Conducted a student risk assessment completing appropriate documentation needed and
communicated the situation to appropriate personnel to ensure student safety.
• Led workshops in the topics of mental health and suicide awareness for Spanish speaking parents.

Santa Ana Unified School District – Segerstrom High School Santa Ana, CA
School Counseling Practicum Intern January 2023 – May 2023
 Work with a diverse population to provide direct and indirect student services.
 Direct Services provided to students include supporting counselors during core curriculums,
individual student planning (4-year education and career planning), conducting supervised individual
student counseling sessions and co-leading small group counseling sessions.
 Indirect Services provided to students include collaborating with staff to support student achievement,
attending School Counselors Meetings, assisting in creating pre/post-tests, and analyzing student
outcome data.

Waymakers Santa Ana, CA

Case Manager II July 2020 – Present
Orange County District Attorney’s Gang Reduction & Intervention Partnership (GRIP)
 Create an Action Plan for each identified student based on participant’s needs and areas of
development.
 Provide weekly case management and resource brokerage to referred fourth through eighth
graders and their families.
 Verify and track youth’s progress after 30, 60, and 90 days of referral to services.
 Establish and maintain professional and cooperative public relations with law enforcement
personnel, public and private agencies, staff members, and supervisors.
 Provide trainings to school staff, collaborators, and project staff to deliver violence
prevention educations and identify at-risk behavior.
 Teach curriculums in early intervention and problem-identification, particularly as related to
self-esteem and gangs.
 Facilitate Student Intervention Sessions and Parent Intervention Meetings with participant
and collaborative partners for identified students.
 Coordinate services provided by collaborative partners.
 Perform outreach to community agencies and schools to link services.
 Research and organize information regarding community services.
 Provide public presentations on the program and assist in public relations.
 Maintain clear, concise, and complete participant files.

Santa Ana Unified School District Santa Ana, CA

After School Instructional Provider (SAUSD) November 2019 – June 2020

 Provided homework assistance, academic enrichment, and facilitated physical activities.

 Created an engaging environment and supported students in making positive behavioral
choices.
 Organized supplies and resources for lessons and presentations.
 Supervised students in and out of the classroom during after school activities.
 Maintained frequent and regular parent communication to support parent involvement.
 Introduced and encouraged debate style classroom discussion to increase student
participation and critical thinking skills.
 Collaborated with staff members and teachers to develop supportive educational plans.
 Created Nutrition and STEM based curriculums.
 Guided students through interactive lessons and utilized different teaching styles to reinforce
essential information.

Orange County Children’s Therapeautic Arts Center Santa Ana, CA

Case Manager June 2019 – June 2020

 Facilitated supportive services to address special client concerns.

 Advocated for client’s best interest in school settings and provided support to their families
in social services appointments.
 Promoted integration of services for clients including behavioral health care and long-term
services to ensure the continuity of care.
 Presented clients with the most up-to-date information regarding transportation, housing, and
food resources.
 Acted as a liaison between clients and community agencies to arrange for assistance in
conservatorship, education, and childcare for the client and their family.

Orange County Children’s Therapeautic Arts Center Santa Ana, CA

WRAPAROUND - Tutor November 2019 – March 2020

 Outlined student lessons to best fit their individual needs and areas of support.
 Organized educational activities that allowed students to improve their literacy and
proficiency using interactive learning.
 Obtained feedback from parents to develop tutoring sessions schedules.
 Analyzed the effectiveness of tutoring programs and implemented appropriate teaching
methods based on student progress.

Low Income Housing (LINC Housing) Santa Ana, CA

Youth Mentor Intern January 2018 – August 2019

 Supervised students during outdoor activity to ensure their overall safety.

 Compiled individual portfolios to track student progress.
 Lead group discussion regarding Nutrition on a weekly basis.
 Provided parents and the program coordinator with documented student progress updates and
incorporated their input to better support the student’s academic progress.