Norma Lopez

Norma Lopez

University Counselor - Chicano/Boricua Studies Program

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a proven track record for supporting clients growth and healing.

  • Education

    • San Francisco State University

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Humanities/Humanistic Studies
    • University of California, Berkeley

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      Pupil Personnel Services Credential Social Welfare
    • San Jose State University

      1997 - 1999
      Master of Social Work (MSW) Children, Youth and Families
  • Experience

    • Wayne State University

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      University Counselor - Chicano/Boricua Studies Program

      Provided first generation to college students with personal, academic and career counseling. Developed a curriculum and taught an academic success seminar that provided students with an orientation to the university, academic self-assessment, career exploration, leadership skills, and a four year academic plan leading towards graduation.

    • Saint Mary's College of California

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2007
      Coordinator, Latino Student Programs, Academic Advising and Achievement

      Responsible for prevention and intervention programs for at-risk students.Implemented and managed numerous student support programs that served students in academic distress.Co-managed the Summer Bridge Program and First Year Program. Programs included study skills, time management and leadership workshops; a peer mentoring program serving low-income, first generation college students; other academic support programs for students in academic distress. Provided academic, personal and career counseling to first generation to college students.Planned and organized bilingual and bicultural programing for students and staff, including annual events such as the Latino Student Welcome Dinner, an orientation program for Spanish speaking parents of first generation to college students, and the Latino Graduate Celebration.Collected and analyzed student data to improve retention effortsManaged program budgets for Latino student programs. Show less

    • City of Berkeley

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010
      Psychiatric Social Worker

      Provided psychosocial assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders to transitional age youth and adults.Provided crisis intervention and worked with public mental health crisis response team if necessary.Collaborated with clinical social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and rehabilitation counselors and families to develop individualized treatment plans and achieve client goals.Provided education support and consultation to client’s families and support systems. Show less

    • BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

      Aug 2016 - now

      Provide direct mental health services including consultation, mental health evaluations, treatment coordination, and individual/group therapy to students and families at two Berkeley Unified Elementary Schools.Serve as a member of the school team to provide behavioral health support and identify and develop prevention and intervention programs.Provide students with crisis counseling and intervention.

      • Mental Health Counselor

        Aug 2023 - now
      • School Social Work Counselor

        Aug 2019 - now
      • School Social Worker Intern

        Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
    • Berkeley High School

      Jan 2019 - Aug 2019
      Temporary Guidance Counselor
    • Mt. Diablo Unified School District

      Aug 2020 - Jun 2023
      Behavioral Health Specialist II
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

      California Board of Behavioral Sciences
    • PPSC

    • Spanish Language Certificate

      San Jose State University
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Fundraising Coordinator

      Issued by Kensington Nursery School on Jan 2014
      Kensington Nursery SchoolAssociated with Norma Lopez
    • Parent Teacher

      Issued by Kensington Nursery School on Jan 2014
      Kensington Nursery SchoolAssociated with Norma Lopez