Marissa Meadows

Marissa Meadows

School Counseling Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    High School Counselor at Acalanes High School

  • Education

    • San Francisco State University

      2008 - 2011
      Master of Science (MS) School Counseling

      Activities and Societies: Women's Basketball Team

    • San Francisco State University

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Experience

    • Longfellow Middle School

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      School Counseling Intern

      Individual, crisis, and group counseling with students in grades 6-8.Lunchtime supervision/group meetings.Classroom presentations (bullying, healthy food choices, racial/sexist stereotypes, etc.)Parent-teacher meetings.

    • Berkeley High School

      Aug 2010 - Jun 2011
      School Counseling Intern

      Individual, crisis, and group counseling with students in grades 9-12.Weekly counseling meetings with counseling department.Classroom presentations (A-G requirements, career choices, community colleges/4 year universities, etc.)Parent-teacher meetings.CAHSEE proctor.

    • Corinthian Colleges

      Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
      Externship Administrator

      Direct liaison between medical personnel and current students, to facilitate the successful completion of externship employment programs.

    • The Springstone School

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
      Counselor

      Counselor for high school students with special needs at Springstone Community High School. SCHS is a school that serves students with Asperger's Syndrome, Non-verbal Learning Disability and other executive function challenges. Work with parents/staff/students to develop academic, social, and vocational skills. Work with students/teachers to create a detailed Transition Plan; which sets goals for each student so that s/he is prepared for life after graduation. Organize/coordinate Access Program and volunteer opportunities for students. The Access Program is the experiential component of the school’s curriculum. Experience in providing high school students with special needs a chance to build relationships in the community, develop vocational skills, and learn to self-advocate. Show less

    • Fusion Academy

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
      Post-Secondary Counselor

      * Maintain and disseminate information to students, parents, and staff regarding the admissions process, application deadlines, testing dates, etc.* Provide individualized planning and guidance to students and parents* Guide students and parents through the transition to post-secondary educational opportunities* Maintain close relationships with students, parents, and staff to guide progress towards academic and social goals

    • Acalanes High School

      Aug 2015 - now
      High School Counselor

      • Support caseload of 350 students in 4 year planning, discussing course selection, and monitoring progress towards graduation• Participate in SST’s, 504’s, IEPs and impromptu teacher and parent meetings• Collaborate with key stakeholders to provide supports for struggling students• Analyze student data for proper referrals, transition placement, and college• 54 letter of recommendation written• Proctor SAT and PSAT• Participate in professional development through school/district wide meetings and counseling conferences Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Pupil Personnel Services Credential

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Xenophon Theraputic Riding Center
      Xenophon Theraputic Riding CenterAssociated with Marissa Meadows
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Sienna Ranch
      Sienna RanchAssociated with Marissa Meadows
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Orinda Public Library
      Orinda Public LibraryAssociated with Marissa Meadows
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Project Open Hand on Feb 2014
      Project Open HandAssociated with Marissa Meadows
    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Gardens at Heather Farm on Aug 2013
      The Gardens at Heather FarmAssociated with Marissa Meadows