Neil Rosen
Transition Counselor
Glenn Rockey H.S. located in a probation camp in the city of San Dimas, CA.
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Passion for helping others.
Majored in psychology in undergraduate work.
Worked as a substitute teacher while going for my Masters Degree in Counseling & Guidance.
Working at night getting hours for my MFCC license.
Went back to college for my Masters in Ed. Psychology in order to become a School Psychologist.
After three years being a School Psychologist, I became a School Counselor in order to work with all.
After 7 years as a Middle School Counselor, I got a position working with Los Angeles Office of Ed.
Education
High School
Bachelor
San Diego State University
San Diego State University
Career
Transition Counselor
I transition students back into the community through school contacts.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I prepare school information for the Transition Multi-Disciplinary Meetings which includes credits by age, credits by grade, current grades, behavior, regular ed. or special ed., home high school, recommendation for school, school contact person, and appointment time with school personnel upon release. I contact school districts and find out the student's home high school. I find out if the student is on an expulsion order.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
I would recommend working for a school district before working for the County Office of Education. You must have patience and understanding. You are working with students who haven't been successful in a regular school setting. Many of these students like to challenge authority figures.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Parents:
"You should be an accountant or a teacher. My parents really didn't push me one way or another. I did take an accounting class to make my father happy. I realized it wasn't my cup of tea. My parents let me find my own niche in life. I guess I'm fortunate compared to others."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Gangs / Violence
First-Generation Immigrant
