Norma Lopez

Experience

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  Berkeley High School

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2019

  Temporary Guidance Counselor
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  Mt. Diablo Unified School District

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2023

  Behavioral Health Specialist II