Janet Zavala (Montes), MS, PPS, APCC

School Counselor for Santa Ana Unified School District

Santa Ana, California, United States

About

Experienced Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in K-12 and higher education. Expert knowledge on dual-enrollment for high school students with the goal of completing high school with their Associate's degree. Proven mental-health integration using the multi-tiered, multi-dimensional ASCA model in order to provide intentional, ethical, and functional mental health support. Skilled in Intercultural Communication, Program Development, Student Academic and Social-Emotional Success, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling and Career Counseling. Strong professional with a Master's Degree, PPS and APCC focused in Educational Counseling and School Family Based Counseling from University of La Verne.

Experience

  • School Counselor at Santa Ana Unified School District
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Adjunct Counselor at Santa Ana College
    Aug 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • TRiO Coordinator at Santiago Canyon College
    Aug 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Retail Associate Manager at T-Mobile
    Nov 2012 - Aug 2019 · 6 yrs 10 mos