School Counselor

Hello Parents!

I am your School Counselor Mrs. Baker :) I am starting my 6th year here at Promenade! We have so many fun events planned for this school year! You can learn a little more about me and my role at Promenade from the info below. If you are looking to get involved here at Promenade we have many parent organizations you can particiapte in. We also have several family events planned throughout the year that we hope to see you at! :)

In addition, I welcome parent support with my counseling events that take place throughout the year, such as : 

• Panther Store- Last Wednesdays of the month 11am-1pm
• Anti- Bully Month- Month of October
• College and Career Week- TBD
  • Career Day Presenter- TBD
• Kindness Week/ NED Show- January 28^th- February 1st 
• PAL’s (Peer Assistance Leaders)- 2^nd and 4^th Thursdays 2:45-3:45
• Perfect Attendance Party- Twice a year, at the end of the semester

If you are interested in helping with any of these events please contact me through email yesenia.baker@alvordschools.org or by phone. Thank you!

Education

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and Educational Counseling with a Pupil Personnel
Services Credential from the University of La Verne.

Current Services

Individual counseling
Classroom presentations
Group counseling (social skills and study skills, etc.)
Crisis Counseling
Parent Consultations
Referrals for outside services and community resources are available for students and families.

Students, I am here to help you with:

Making and keeping friends
Setting goals for academic success
Working with others
Feeling good about yourself
Adjusting to a new school
Managing your feelings (stress, worry, anger, etc.)
Dealing with peer pressure and bullying

Parents, I am here to help you with:

Exploring ways to help your student succeed in academic, career, personal and social development
Improving parent-child communications
Providing referrals for community resources

Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions you may have. My schedule is flexible. 

Sincerely,

Yesenia Baker