MONICA DUNCAN

6966 Mewall Drive, San Diego, CA 92119 C: (619) 850-9833 E: monicaduncan825@gmail.com

EDUCATION
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Masters of Science in Counseling, with an Emphasis in School Counseling and PPS Credential
Expected Graduation date: May 2016
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Law and Society, minor in Political Science
Graduation date: June 2005

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Steele Canyon High School, Spring Valley, CA
School Counseling Trainee, August 2015 Present
Provide direct student services to promote academic, career and personal/social development
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Facilitate both individual and group counseling on a weekly basis for students from 9 -12 grade
Evaluate and disaggregate schoolwide date to identify achievement gaps
Deliver classroom lessons in support of A-G requirements and post-secondary education options
Facilitate a girls counseling group on self-esteem and building positive body image
Assist in student course selections, teacher consultations and parent/counselor conferences
Mission Middle School, Escondido, CA
School Counseling Trainee, September 2014 - May 2015
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Provided individual academic/social counseling to a caseloads of students from 6
to 8th grade
Co-facilitated weekly academic success group counseling sessions for students
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Co-facilitate the Not in our School anti-bullying club during lunch for 6
and 7th graders
Designed curriculum and co-facilitated a Peer Mediator Program Training
Collected and interpreted data to provide interventions for students
Provided consultation to teachers and collaborated with stakeholders to support the needs of students
Delivered guidance lessons on coping skills and career readiness for middle school students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Harmonium, Community Services for Families, Lakeside, CA
Case Manager, August 2007 - October 2010
Coordinated intensive home-based case management of families referred by Child Welfare Services
Worked with County Social Workers, East region school staff, and other organizations to serve families
Provided clients with linkages to community resources
Conducted various in-home services which included parenting education, domestic violence education,
organizational skills and household budgeting
San Diego CHOICE Program, San Diego, CA
Youth Service Worker, September 2006 - September 2007
Provided intensive case management services within the home, school and community settings to a
caseload of at-risk youths in the City Heights area of San Diego

Monitored clients school attendance, assisted with school and probation meetings, monitored client
behaviors, advocated for youth in court, and provided referrals for youth and their families
Prepared monthly progress reports, completed documentation and filed Child Protective Service reports
Organized and supervised weekly community service and recreational activities for youth

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT
Memberships

American School Counselor Association (ASCA), August 2014 Present

California Association of School Counselors (CASC), August 2014 Present

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), August 2015 Present

SDSU School Counseling Graduate Student Association (SCGSA), August 2015 Present
Trainings

CESCAL: Managing Girl on Girl Drama, September 2015

Mental Health First Aid Training, October 2015

California Student Aid Commission Financial Aid Training, November 2015

SDUSD Crisis Training, February 2016

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Gage Elementary
Classroom Volunteer, December Present
Provide direct supervision for students in the Spanish immersion program
Provide aid during guided reading and facilitate classroom activities in small groups of students
Work with students 1:1 on classwork assignments
SDSU School Counseling Graduate Student Association (SCGSA)
Event Coordinator, May 2015 Present
Planned social events and professional development events sponsored by the organization
Organized supplementary meetings in regards to planning of the events
Summer Melt Project, Hoover High School
Volunteer Advisor, July 2015
Assisted graduated seniors through various summer activities in order to matriculate to college
Conducted student contacts through text software, phone calls, email and in-person appointments
Excellence and Justice in Education Charter School, El Cajon, CA
Mentor, December 2014 June 2015
Provided social, developmental and emotional support during set weekly meeting times with mentee
Tutored mentee on classwork assignments and participated in school activities with student
Supported mentee through an ongoing 1:1 relationship and served as a positive role model
White House Convening
Volunteer, November 17 18, 2014
Assisted in registering and directing guests and participated in the open space roundtable discussions
Assisted facilitators in the Team Time Action Plan for the State of California

SKILLS

Bilingual: English/Spanish
References available upon request