ELIZABETH VILLASEÑOR

4419 Radium Drive ◊ Los Angeles, CA. 90032 ◊ (213)447-3204

lizvillasenor@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a full time position as a helping professional where I could utilize my
education and experience and continue with my professional development

QUALIFICATIONS:
◊ Bilingual in Spanish
◊ Skilled and experienced working with Spanish Speaking Population
◊ Well-organized and efficient
◊ Self-starter
◊ Goal-oriented strategist
◊ Strengths in planning, problem solving and communication
◊ Ability to establish a strong and trusting rapport with clients
◊ Experience working in community based organizations
◊ Ability to work effectively with clients
EXPERIENCE:
Bienvenidos Family Services, Inc. Los Angeles, CA.
C.L.A.R.I.T.Y. Facilitator 02/2003 to
01/2004
◊Responsible for conducting 16 weeks curriculum for high risk youth (topics: violence, relationships,
gender, identity ect.)
◊ Mentor Adolescent girls in an after-school program at Hollenbeck Middle School

Child Guidance Clinic Los Angeles, CA.

Family Advocate 09/2004 to 06/2005
◊ Provided mental health and case management services
◊ Assisted in implementation and monitoring service plans
◊ Facilitated and co-facilitated social skill group

El Centro De Ayuda Los Angeles, CA.

Case Manager/Counselor 01/2006 to 06/06
◊ Provided individual counseling and supportive services
◊ Maintained and updated clients file
◊ Provided referrals and linkages to resources in the community

INTERNSHIP:
Jewish Family Children Services Long Beach, CA.
Therapist Trainee 01/2009 to 12/2009
◊ Youth and Adult Counselor
◊ Provided referrals and linkages to other resources in the community
◊ Provided culturally competent services

Rape & Battering Hotline Women's Center East Los Angeles, CA.
Volunteer 11/04 to 2005
◊ Advocacy in rape and battering
◊ Crisis intervention rape and domestic hotline
EDUCATION:

Cal State, Long Beach Long Beach, CA.

M.S. in Counseling (MFT) Spring 2010

Cal State, Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA.

BA in Psychology 2004

East Los Angeles East Los Angeles, CA.

Sexual/Domestic Violence Hotline Counselor (Certificate)

East Los Angeles Occupational Center East Los Angeles, CA.

Child Care Teacher Assistant (Certificate)

REFERENCES: Available upon request