Neil Rosen

Glenn Rockey H.S. located in a probation camp in the city of San Dimas, CA.

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Neil's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Teaching / Mentoring

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Transition Counselor

I transition students back into the community through school contacts.

High School
Bachelor's Degree
San Diego State University
Graduate Degree
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
San Diego State University
Graduate Degree
Educational Psychology
San Diego State University

Bachelor's Degree: Social Work

Graduate Degree: Social Work

Certification

My path in life took a while to figure out

1.
Passion for helping others.
2.
Majored in psychology in undergraduate work.
3.
Worked as a substitute teacher while going for my Masters Degree in Counseling & Guidance.
4.
Working at night getting hours for my MFCC license.
5.
Went back to college for my Masters in Ed. Psychology in order to become a School Psychologist.
6.
After three years being a School Psychologist, I became a School Counselor in order to work with all.
7.
After 7 years as a Middle School Counselor, I got a position working with Los Angeles Office of Ed.

THE NOISE
Messages 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.
How I responded:
You need to find what is going to make you happy. Find and discover your passion. It is important to find a career that you will enjoy since you will spend years in college to get a degree, certificate, etc. to allow you to enter the profession of your choice. Take the time to explore, ask questions, do fieldwork and internships, to get a feel of what the job or career is all about before you invest a lot of time, money, and yourself. I hear of too many people who are unhappy in their job or career.

Experiences and challenges that shaped me

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Many of the students are on free lunch or federal assistance from the government.
Most of the students are affiliated or members of a gang in their communities. Many of these students have witnessed violence in their homes or communities.
Some of our students are first generation families. Many of our students would be the first to attend higher education.
Some of our students have learning or emotional disabilities. The students who are identified as emotional disturbed usually need to be placed at a non-public school.
Many of our students have substance abuse problems or addictions to drugs.
Many of our students are raised by their mothers, grandparents, or relatives.
Most of our students would be the first to attend college in their families.

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