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Hi there, I'm Nicole!

Empowering Potential, Nurturing Success: Your Guide to Academic Achievement and Personal Growth.

NICOLE KRUGER I.D.E.A.L. COUNSELING CEO

Bio

Hello, I'm Nicole Kruger, a dedicated wife of 28 years and proud mother to two wonderful sons. Originally from Pennsylvania, I made my way to California in 1993 and recently found a new and happy home in Texas since August of 2023.

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My journey in education and counseling began with a bachelor’s degree in Family Studies from the University of Maryland, followed by a master’s degree in school counseling from the University of La Verne. For over two decades, I devoted myself to the students of Torrance Unified School District, where I served as a school counselor for 21 fulfilling years.

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Guiding and supporting students along their educational paths has been the cornerstone of my professional life. I firmly believe in the transformative power of education and mentorship in nurturing the potential of young minds. My passion lies in fostering growth and empowering individuals to navigate their journeys with confidence.

 

I'm excited to bring my wealth of experience and dedication to my online coaching and counseling practice, where I am committed to supporting individuals in achieving their personal and academic goals. My approach combines expertise with empathy, creating a warm and supportive environment for meaningful growth and development

Accolades

Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies

University of Maryland 

Master's Degree in School Counseling

University of LaVerne

Professional Development &
Training Highlights

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  • UCLA PEERS Certificated Training Seminar for Educators  Evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated adults who are interested in making and keeping friends and/or handling conflict and rejection.

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  • Proud member of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

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  • Participated in "Maximizing Achievement for Every Student," sponsored by TUSD. Engaged in breakout sessions focused on fostering a collaborative school culture, building effective intervention teams, and utilizing common assessments to enhance student achievement.

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  • Completed "Advanced Skills in Implementing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the School Setting," sponsored by SELPA and presented by Dr. Melissa Reeves. Gained insights into the foundational principles of CBT, acquired specific strategies for assessing and addressing distortions, and developed proficiency in facilitating problem-solving within a school context.

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  • Successfully completed "Cognitive Behavioral Strategies for Children and Adolescents," sponsored by SELPA. Acquired expertise in goal-setting, conceptualization and planning, data collection, progress monitoring, and the effective incorporation of Cognitive Behavioral Strategies.

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  • Engaged in "Cultural Proficiency: A Framework for Examining and Understanding Data that can Impact Disproportionality," sponsored by SELPA. Explored student data, identified achievement gaps, and addressed barriers to equitable opportunities, with a focus on developing more inclusive and fair plans.

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  • Participated in "Positive Beginnings: Supporting Young Children with Challenging Behaviors," sponsored by the Diagnostic Center of Southern California. Developed a comprehensive understanding of communication forms and functions contributing to challenging behavior, and gained expertise in applying positive behavioral supports.

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  • Completed "Applying Positive Behavioral Support & Foundations of Positive Behavioral Support," sponsored by SELPA. Acquired skills in data collection to observe behavior, identified behavioral functions, and developed concrete behavior support plans for effective implementation.

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