Tiphanie Gonzalez

Education:

Ph.D., University of Central Florida - 2011 (Counselor Education)

M.S., State University of New York at Oswego College - 2007 (Counseling Services: School Counseling)

Areas of Expertise:

Professor Gonzalez actively contributes to the research and literature in the counseling field through her writings and as a presenter at conferences both regionally and nationally. Her research interests include working with at-risk (or at-promise) inner-city youth, especially through the use of hip-hop music and hip-hop culture, the use of technology in counseling and counselor training, school counseling, and career and academic counseling in urban communities.

Books and Publications

Burt, I., S.H. Patel, S.K. Butler and T. Gonzalez. "Integrating Leadership Skills Into Anger Management Groups to Reduce Aggressive Behaviors: The LIT Model." The Journal of Mental Health Counseling. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2013

Bursztynm A., M. Scharron Del Rio, S. Robles and T. Gonzalez. "Borders: Transforming Lives Through Traditions and Innovations." Teachers College 29th Annual Winter Roundtable. New York, Feb. 24-25. (Books and Publications: Forthcoming Publications) 2012

Burt, I., T. Gonzalez, J. Swank, D.L. Ascher and L. Cunningham. "Addressing the Technology Gap in Counselor Education: Identification of Characteristics in Students That Affect Learning in College Classrooms." Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision 3.1: 18-33. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011

Vasquez, E., T. Slocum, L. Mason, B. Okeefe, A. Lopez, C. Straub, S. Powell, T. McKinney, P. Bedesem, Z. Walker and T. Gonzalez. "Empirical Research on Ethnic Minority Students: 1995-2009." Learning Disabilities Research and Practice 6.2: 84-93. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2011

Jones, K.D., J. Foster. T. Gonzalez, J. Ohrt, A. Shillingford, J. Swank, J. Thurston and M. Walters. Instructor's Manual With Test Bank to Accompany Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson/Merrill Prentice Hall. (Books and Publications: Edited Book) 2010

Review of Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters. Professional School Counseling Journal 13.5: 281-82. (Books and Publications: Book Review) 2010

Gonzalez, T. and G. Hayes. "Rap Music in School Counseling Based on Don Elligan's Rap Therapy." Journal of Creativity in Mental Health 4.2: 161-72. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2009

Awards, Honors and Fellowships

Association for Specialists in Group Work Research Grant, for "Training in Classroom Guidance Skills Using a Mixed-reality Environment." Principal investigator. 2010-11. (Grants and Fellowships) 2010

Beverly, M., J. Platt and T. Gonzalez. Co-principal investigator. Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Initiative Award (not including technological support), for "Project GRAD TRAC (Getting Ready for an Academic Degree: Tracking Retention, Achievement,and Commitment)." 2009-10. (Grants and Fellowships) 2009

Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums

"Counseling to the Beat: Communicating Through Lyrics." University of Central Florida Counselor Education Conference. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 16. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013

Burt, I. and T. Gonzalez. "A Counselor's Guide to Understanding Clients' Spiritualityand Wellness Through a Cognitive Behavioral Framework." American Counseling Association. Cincinnati, March 22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013

Burt, I. and T. Gonzalez. "Narrative Therapy as a Culturally Sensitive Intervention for Military Veterans." American Counseling Association. Cincinnati, March 22. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013

"Fighting for the American Dream: Working With Undocumented Youth in Schools." University of Central Florida Counselor Education Conference. Orlando, Fla., Feb. 11. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2012

"Using Mixed Reality as a Training Tool to Teach Classroom Guidance Skills to PSC Trainees." North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Education and Supervision. Niagara Falls, N.Y., Sept. 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Burt, I. and T. Gonzalez. "Leadership Groups as a Culturally Sensitive Method With Latino and Black Youth: A Strength‐based Approach to Reduce Aggression." 4VCC Conference. Sept. 14. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Burt, I. and T. Gonzalez. "Therapeutic Martial Arts With Aggressive Adolescents: An Intervention and Prevention Method." 4VCC Conference. Sept. 14. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Burt, I., S.V. Lewis, A. Madrigal-Rodriguez and T. Gonzalez. "Social Media and Educational Accomplishment Influences on Relationship Decision Making." American Counseling Association. San Francisco, March 24. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Gonzalez, T. and M. Scharron del Rio. "Training Professional School Counselors (PSCs) to Work With Undocumented Youth in Schools." North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Education and Supervision. Niagara Falls, N.Y., Sept. 28. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Burt, I., T. Gonzalez and N. Edwards. "Addressing the Technology Gap in Counselor Education: Complications and Resolutions." 3VCC Conference. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011

Burt, I., T. Gonzalez and N. Edwards. "Critically Analyzing a Counselor Education Program Through Outcome Assessment: Increasing Student Learning and Improving Program Curriculum." 3VCC Conference. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011

Burt, I., T. Gonzalez, S.V. Lewis and N. Edwards. "Empowering Counselor Education Students Struggling With Technology: Guidelines and Strategies for Success." Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011

Gonzalez, T., M. Beverly, J. Platt and C. McCloud. "Project GRAD TRAC: Motivating Underrepresented Youth to Succeed in Academia." American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) Annual Conference. San Diego, Feb. 26. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2011

"Using a Sociological Perspective to Build College Readiness With Latino High School Students." North Atlantic Regional Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. New Brunswick, N.J., Sept. 25. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010

Gonzalez, T. and I. Burt. "Addressing the Technology Gap in Counselor Education: Identification of Characteristics in Students That Affect Learning in College Classrooms." Annual Holmes Scholar Conference. Charleston, S.C., Jan. 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010

Gonzalez, T. and I. Burt. "Impacting the Success of Minority Youth Typically Underrepresented in Post-secondary Education." American Counseling Association. Pittsburgh, March 20. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010

Gonzalez, T., J. Platt, M. Amodt and M. Beverly. "Closing the Achievement Gap Through Motivation and College Readiness Presentations for Students of a Title I Florida Middle School." Annual Holmes Scholar Conference. Charleston, S.C., Jan. 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2010

Butler, S.K., K. Dempsey and T. Gonzalez. "Empowering African American Males: United and Looking Beyond Hope." American Counseling Association Annual Conference. Charlotte, N.C., March 29. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009

Gonzalez, T. "Rap Music in School Counseling." University of Central Florida Counselor Education Conference. Orlando, Fla., April 25. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009

Gonzalez, T. and C.D. Wilkes. "Rap Music in School Counseling: A Review of Don Elligan's Rap Therapy." Association for Counselor Education and Supervision. San Diego, Oct. 17. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009

Gonzalez, T. and T. Moorehead. "Exceptional Educators Perception of the School Counselor Role: A Review of Practicing Teachers and Teachers in Training." University of Central Florida Counselor Education Conference. Orlando, Fla., April 25. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009

Wade, W., T. Moorehead and T. Gonzalez. "School Within a School: Students Improving Literacy Knowledge." Annual Holmes Scholars Conference. Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 27. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2009

Professional Leadership

Member, Committee on Information Technology. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2013

Member, SPCL Curriculum Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2013

North Atlantic Regional Chair, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, start date: July. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2013

Member, Committee on Information Technology. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2012

Member, SPCL Curriculum Committee. (Professional Leadership: Committee Service) 2012

Secretary, ACA-NY, start date: June. (Professional Leadership: Organizational Leadership Position) 2012

Community Activities

Platt, J., W. Doherty, E. Costello, T. Gonzalez, G. Laureano and B. Zuelger. "Developing a College-ready Culture in Middle and High School." University of Central Florida for Osceola County School Administrators. Orlando, Fla., Dec. 10. 2009

Other Professional Activities

Conference coordinator, University of Central Florida Third Annual Counselor Education Conference, University of Central Florida Teaching Academy, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 18-19. 2011

Co-conference coordinator, University of Central Florida Second Annual Counselor Education Conference, University of Central Florida Teaching Academy, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 12-13. 2010