Leslie Nieves

Provide comprehensive school counseling services for K–5 students. Deliver the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum schoolwide. Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, anxiety, and behavior support.

School Counselor - KairosPDX - Portland, OR

(2025-09)

• Provide comprehensive school counseling services for K–5 students.
• Deliver the Second Step Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum schoolwide.
• Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, anxiety, and behavior support.
• Lead and manage the Student Intervention Team (SIT) process, including data review, intervention planning, and progress monitoring within an MTSS framework.
• Partner with teachers to implement classroom behavior supports and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with families to strengthen students' academic and social-emotional growth.

School Counselor - Andrews Academy - Berrien Springs, MI

(2021-08 - 2025-07)

• Provided individual counseling services to 240+ students, addressing social-emotional and academic needs.
• Planned and facilitated schoolwide SEL programming and student assemblies.
• Collaborated with faculty and families to implement academic and behavioral intervention plans.
• Supported college and career readiness initiatives and post-secondary planning.
• Served on Academic and Student Affairs committees to support schoolwide decision-making.
• Coordinated and proctored PSAT, MAP, and SAT testing

Master of Arts - School Counseling - Andrews University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education & ESL (K–6) - Antillean Adventist University