MUNACHISO OSISIOMA

munachisoosisioma@gmail.com | 714-220-7944
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Counseling, Pupil Personnel Services Credential 

California State University, Long Beach - May 2019 - Graduate Dean’s List Award in the College of Education
Master of Arts in Kinesiology (Sports Management Option)

California State University, Long Beach - February 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
California State University, Los Angeles - December 2011

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIPS

VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL - SANTA ANA 8/2018 - 05/2019
High School Counseling Intern
• Conducted individual counseling sessions using motivational interviewing and solution focused brief
approaches with students failing at least one class
• Developed a students’ needs assessment and used the results to inform a five-minute “study skills” video
presentation for the morning announcements
• Met with 10th grade parents to discuss academic progress, A-G requirements, SAT & ACT testing, post-
secondary options, and financial aid
• Supported 12th graders with their college applications during college application workshop sessions
• Created a college application checklist to guide seniors through the college application process
• Taught a “Welcome to High School” guidance lesson to three 9th grade classes

MACARTHUR INTERMEDIATE - SANTA ANA 8/2018 - 05/2019

Middle School Counseling Intern
• Delivered individual social emotional, college and career counseling to assigned caseload
• Conducted four 6-week “study skills” groups for students with one or more failing classes
• Collaborated with assistant principal, school psychologist, school nurse and mental health specialist on weekly
coordination of services team (COST) meetings to support student success
• Engaged in collaborative consultation with a teacher of an 8th grader with multiple discipline referrals
• Developed and taught a “study skills” lesson to 6th graders
• Participated in a school-wide college and career presentation
• Conducted a program evaluation on teachers’ use and perception of the pre-referral intervention process

LOS ALISOS MIDDLE SCHOOL - NORWALK 02/2018 - 05/2018

School Counseling Practicum Intern
• Delivered guidance lessons on college and career options using the California College Guidance Initiative
(CCGI) platform
• Co-facilitated Career Day and brought in community speakers to share about their careers with students
• Provided individual crisis counseling, academic advising and career planning sessions with students
• Co-led two resiliency group for 8th grade girls and 6th grade boys and girls
• Conducted conflict mediation using restorative practices

CERRITOS COLLEGE - NORWALK 8/2018 - 05/2019

Umoja Success Program Counselor Intern
• Co-taught a COUN 150 (Dynamics to Leadership) course using multimedia and active learning strategies
• Delivered academic advising to African American students in the Umoja Success Program
• Observed counseling sessions between counselors and students
• Facilitated a 6-week growth group for African-American male students using the “intentional and deliberate”
Umoja approach
• Presented a lesson on SMART goals to a COUN 200 (Success, College and Career counseling) course
• Attended trainings on transfer, career exploration, financial aid, CALWORKS, etc
• Participated in weekly counseling faculty meetings
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE - MONTEREY PARK
Men’s Leadership Academy Volunteer 10/2017 - 12/2017
• Provided assistance to a COUN 20 (Introduction to College and a Post-Secondary Education: The Scope of
Career planning) course. Tasks included leading class discussions, grading, presentations and emailing
students
• Provided supplemental administrative assistance to the Male Leadership Academy which aims to close the
achievement gap of Latino and African American males on campus

SADDLEBACK HIGH SCHOOL - SANTA ANA 11/2016 - Present

Junior Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
• Organize and implement practices to foster positive team dynamics and develop fundamental skills

GARDEN GROVE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - GARDEN GROVE 09/2016 - 06/2018

K-12 Substitute Teacher
• Taught and led classroom activities and assignments in the absence of primary teachers
• Created relevant lessons and activities in the absence of a lesson plan

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY 08/2014 - 08/2016
Director of Athletics
• Taught Physical Education at South San Francisco Unified School District’s Community Day School
• Organized and managed youth basketball seasons with over 1,000 participants
• Supervised athletic leagues such as indoor soccer, basketball, etc
• Supervised, trained, and mentored Assistant Athletic Director and volunteer coaches

LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - HUNTINGTON BEACH

Assistant Athletic Director, PE Teacher, Basketball Coach 08/2008 to 06/2011
• Developed and taught a K-12 physical education curriculum
• Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials
• Oversaw the elementary and junior high athletic departments


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIPS
Training and Certifications
• ASCA Grief and Loss Specialist, 07/2019
• ASCA College Admissions Specialist, 06/2019
• California Student Aid Commission 2018 High School Counselor Workshop - Irvine, CA - 09/2018
• UndocuAlly Training at CSU Long Beach - Long Beach, CA - 09/2018

Conference Attendance and Memberships

• American School Counselors Association (ASCA) - Docent - Los Angeles, CA - 2018
• California Association of School Counselors (CASC) - Volunteer Docent - Riverside, CA - 2017 & 2018
• Orange County Counselor Symposium - Volunteer Docent - Newport Beach, CA - 2017 & 2018

INVITED LECTURES

• A Professional Online Presence - Social Networking. Counseling 20: Post-Secondary Education: The Scope
of Career Planning at East Los Angeles College. November 6, 2017.

REFERENCES

Alejandro Padilla; School Counselor, Valley High School, alejandro.padilla@sausd.us

Laurie Tristan; School Counselor, MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate, laurie.tristan@sausd.us
Al Martinez; Head Basketball Coach, Saddleback High School, no55fwy@gmail.com
Shelia Hill; Counselor and Umoja Success Program Coordinator, Cerritos College, shill@cerritos.edu
Jacob Olsen; Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach, jacob.olsen@csulb.edu