I enjoy to research and analyze data of problems using research methodologies and provide possible solution(s) to those problems. I want to use my analytical, social, and problem-solving skills in multilevel of analysis to assist in social issues and/or sociological problems.
As a Certified Substance Use Disorders Counselor, I want to provide therapy to individuals to teach them how to modify their behavior and become the best of self through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, emotion regulation and evidence-based curricula. As a Sociological Practitioner student and as a Certified Substance Use Counselor I want to effectively evoke and influence society and continue to improve human lives.
What grade are you in and what school do you go to? I am in a Senior at Fresno State University, and I am planning to redirect my career in criminology.
What skills, talents, and knowledge do you have?
Organizational Skills
Personal interviews: using a voice recorder, using questioned from curriculum, listen to responses.
Email communications: outlook, yahoo, google, and intranet email.
Data Analysis (SPSS , PSPP, and NVivo using data).
Conflict management: Crisis Reduction
Case Management
Project development: Activate plan and set objectives.
Program evaluation: Pre-Post test, provide rate and or scale, successful completing of program.
Web page development (Google Sites): Google Docs, Google Slides, Nvivo, Ncapture,
Presentations: import of information, create, add and duplicate slides for presentation. Provide share link for all stakeholders (university, with link, and/or class).
Conflict resolution: Problem Solving
Motivational Interviewing
Project coordination: Program Implementation and management or Leadership identification.
Needs assessments: Evaluate using Program Accountability Report
What do you like learning about? I like to learn about society and the evolution of cultures and practices.
This is who I am and whom I am planning to become in the need future
What achievements are you proud of?
EDUCATION
January 2022-Present
Sociology
Fresno State University
September 2020- Current
CADTP- California SUD Counselor Certification Agency
Certification # 10573
Compliance with State of California Department of Health Care Services Counselor Certification
IC&RC certified and Advanced Childhood Experience’s certified through the state of California NIP# 1417431347
January 2020- August 2021
Sociology AA-T and Social Science AA
West Hills College, Lemoore and Coalinga
February 2019- February 2020
Renewal (in progress)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs Professionals (CCAPP)
Registered Alcohol Drug Technician- I (RADT- I)
Compliance with CCAPP State of California Department of Health Care Services Counselor Certification Regulation REG. #: R1336960219
January 2013- August 2016
Psychology and Sociology
College of the Sequoias
March 2004 -June 2005
Certificate in Business Management
American Career College - Los Angeles, CA
Awards
Soroptimist
February 2015
Woman of the year and a $2,000 scholarship
Additional Information
Bilingual and excellent communication skills in English and Spanish
What are some of your strengths
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Documentation
Problem conceptualization: consequential thinking, consideration of needs and cognitive self-change.
Writing reports: using Google docs, word doc, and use excel for statistical perspective.
Data Entry
Word processing: editable documents, forms, research, term papers, final research, report finding and provide memos, and further organization.
Respect for diversity: I enjoy to learn and hear from all peers.
Organizational development: Team player and leadership as needed.
Time Management
Research design: SPSS data, GSS, SPSS, surveys, and interviews.
Presenting reports: google Slides presentation, PowerPoint Presentation(s) for trainings.
Spreadsheets: PowerPoint, Google Slide Presentation, Excel, and
Social influences on behavior: I am counselor and I act like one.
Addiction Counseling
Problem solving: Addressing the five Problem-Solving areas 1) Assessment, 2) Program Planning, 3) Program Implementation, 4) Program Evaluation, and 5) Program Follow-Up.
Surveying: surveys criminality, victim impact, trauma (Adverse Childhood Experiences), empathy, and social skills
Grant writing: requested grants for school grants, and scholarships. Assisted with funding and a water well in a community (it was approved).
Electronic forms: use of word, tables, review, read out loud, grammar design, layout, and navigate through Google Forms.
Facilitating social change: I am approachable and perhaps relatable. Goal oriented.
Project design: assessing the need and develop a plan.
What skills are you working on?
Researching scientific literature: Public Speaking, American Literature, Art and Science Major, Sociology major
Web navigation: Using Ncapture, designed framework created a table representing and analyzing data. Research about marriage US marine using design framework, Tweeter, Facebook and a data collection engine.
Asking Questions, Understanding the feelings of others, negotiating, compromise
Project management: evaluating a program using software to research data.
Focus groups: Leadership, and part of the water board
Synthesizing scientific literature: Scientific research on climate change and political, stratification, gentrification, marginalization and other social issues.
Database searching: used social topics, variables using multi-levels of social network, and used qualitative analysis using demographic data.
Fundraising: approachable, “refined”/cultured, able to speak about many subjects, maintain conversation
Data collection, analysis, and interpretation: SPSS data, GSS, SPSS,
Database design: demographic, web based, pre-assigned data, and previously collected data.
I am focusing on Criminology and will obtain Master' degree Sociology: emphasis in Criminology.