Nicole Lopez
@nicolelopez1
Licensed counseling therapist delivering data-informed individual and group therapy while supporting school-based behavioral goals.
What I'm looking for
I’m a counseling professional focused on helping students and families grow through structured, compassionate support. I earned a Master Degree in Counseling with Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I bring both clinical and school-based experience to every caseload.
Early on, I built a strong foundation through hands-on work in juvenile probation, including preparing court reports, participating in client interviews and home visits, and researching resources to meet offender needs. I also developed real-world caregiving and intervention skills while supervising girls ages 6 to 19 with behavioral and developmental delays and disabilities, using Love and Logic© principles and Professional Assault Crisis Training.
At Olive Crest Academy, I advanced from assistant teacher roles (Tier 1 and Tier 2) into Behavioral Interventionist, where I implemented Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs), ensured classroom tracking of Target/Replacement behavior data, trained staff, and completed behavior reports for incidents requiring a Behavior Emergency Report (BER). I then supported students as a Therapist by providing individual and group therapy interventions aligned to students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
As a Therapist, I write, update, modify, and evaluate Social/Emotional goals in compliance with annual IEP timelines, coordinate care through IEP meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration, and provide crisis intervention including suicide and threat assessments as necessary. I’m committed to careful documentation, coordinated communication with parents and residential program personnel, and maintaining clear, measurable progress through behavior plan data collection.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Therapist (IEP/SE)
Olive Crest Academy
Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)
Provided individual and group therapy interventions aligned to students’ IEPs, including writing, updating, and evaluating social/emotional goals in the district system. Conducted crisis intervention with suicide and threat assessments and supported behavior plan data collection through IEP and multidisciplinary meetings while coordinating with parents and residential program personnel.
Behavioral Interventionist
Olive Crest Academy
Aug 2017 - Feb 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Implemented student Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) by supporting staff data tracking of target/replacement behaviors. Collected daily BIP tracking data, supported behavior emergencies with incident reports, and provided behavioral assistance for students displaying aggression, threats, self-harm, running, and tantrum-like behaviors.
Assistant Teacher (Tier 2)
Olive Crest Academy
May 2017 - Aug 2017 (3 months)
Trained new assistant teachers and provided day-to-day instruction, positive support, and feedback to strengthen implementation in the classroom. Coordinated with the classroom master teacher and worked cross-functionally with case managers, school personnel, parents, therapists, and community agencies.
Assistant Teacher (Tier 1)
Olive Crest Academy
Feb 2016 - May 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Transported students to/from school and followed behavior modification plans for serious discipline issues reported to the Transportation Manager. Assisted teachers with positive behavior programming, classroom supervision during breaks, tutoring and worksheets, and coordinated with case managers, parents, therapists, and agencies.
College to Career Program Staff
California Mentor
Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (5 months)
Supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a College to Career program delivered with partner organizations. Helped students succeed with individualized service plans, academic coaching, and off-campus independence supports.
Retail Customer Service Rep
Sam's Club
Oct 2014 - Sep 2015 (11 months)
Handled member/customer inquiries, greeted customers, and provided information on products and services. Operated cash registers while maintaining a friendly, courteous service standard to support customer satisfaction.
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints via telephone by using terminals/PCs for searches and account maintenance. Followed departmental workflows to meet performance standards and supported upsell/cross-sell opportunities when appropriate.
Relief Child Care Worker
Rancho Damacitas
Aug 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 1 month)
Provided direct care and supervision for girls ages 6–19 with behavioral and developmental delays/disabilities. Implemented individualized treatment needs using Love and Logic and Professional Assault Crisis Training, while handling medication management, meals, transportation, and school participation.
Customer Service Associate
Weil Trophies
Nov 2006 - Aug 2012 (5 years 9 months)
Provided direct customer support by answering phones, handling cashiering, and resolving customer needs. Supported production with assembly-line work and performed production quality control and office tasks as assigned.
Juvenile Probation Intern
Juvenile Probation
Jan 2012 - May 2012 (4 months)
Supported juvenile probation casework through client interviews, report preparation for court, and researching resources to meet offender needs. Assisted with home visits, agency staffing/protocols, and administrative duties tied to client contact.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Activities and societies: Women’s Soccer; Intramural Badminton; America East Academic Honor Roll; Secretary/Contributor, Criminal Justice Club.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice; active in Women’s Soccer and Intramural Badminton and recognized on the America East Academic Honor Roll.
Cypress College
Associate Degree
2008 - 2010
Activities and societies: Women’s Soccer and Women’s Softball; Ray Haas Scholarship Award; Dean’s Honor Roll.
Earned an Associate Degree, participating in Women’s Soccer and Women’s Softball and receiving a Ray Haas Scholarship and Dean’s Honor Roll recognition.
Pacifica High School
Activities and societies: Varsity Women’s Soccer team.
Member of the Varsity Women’s Soccer team.
Grand Canyon University
Master Degree in Counseling, Counseling (Marriage and Family Therapy)
2020 -
Master Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (started Fall 2020).
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