Ms. Ed: School Counseling Alfred University - Alfred, NY GPA:
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Bachelor of Arts: Psychology York College, The City University of New York - , GPA:
Certifications
New York State Licensed Permanant School Counselor
Tenured and Appointed School Counselor with New York City Department of Education
Professional Summary
Passionate and dedicated School Counselor offering 15 years of experience advising students on academic, interpersonal and socio-emotional issues with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Exceptional in identifying signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling and preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Experienced in the development of students’ academic, career and personal/social goals and plans. Skilled in the facilitation of professional development to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Exceptional knowledge of providing individual and group counseling and implementation of school wide programs to enhance student success in collaboration with administrators, school staff, and parents.
Work History
09/2019 to 06/2021
ATR School Guidance CounselorTimberlane Regional School District – Plaistow, NH,
Provided a social-emotional learning environment to support student development.
Advised students on course selection, class scheduling and post-secondary planning.
Reviewed transcripts to verify students met grade promotion.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation and revision of school programs and in preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about academic progress, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Worked with students and parents to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting academic progress.
Supported students through challenging life issues and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
Maintained accurate records of all absences, truancy issues and disciplinary actions.
Provided mandated individual and group counseling for students with IEP's.
09/2014 to 06/2019
School Guidance CounselorAcademy For Health Careers High School – City, STATE,
Provided crisis intervention in response to student emergencies to deescalate situations.
Conducted mediation and conflict resolution conferences to defuse student conflicts.
Regularly met with students and parents to discuss success and conducted academic and behavioral intervention meetings where needed.
Monitored student attendance / truancy and conducted weekly attendance meetings with administration.
Conducted Parent workshops on topics such as drug and alcohol prevention, college and career readiness and transitioning from middle school to high school.
Managed transcripts, report cards, and other academic documentation for all students on caseload.
Reviewed and discussed students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement in collaboration with teachers and parents.
Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to complete post-secondary process.
Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
Developed and conducted new student orientation sessions for students and parents.
Conducted an afterschool fitness and personal development program for girls.
Coached the PSAL school cheerleading team.
09/2008 to 06/2014
School Guidance Counselor/ College AdvisorOlympus Academy High School – City, STATE,
Provide individual and group counseling in areas of academic, discipline, social and emotional development and provide mandated counseling and attend IEP meetings for special needs students.
Assist seniors with college application process and post-secondary planning.
Offer support to staff and teachers around advisory and review of students’ transcripts and credits for academic advising and graduation requirements.
Responsible for programming students for classes.
Participate in behavioral and academic intervention meetings with staff and parents.
Present workshops to students and parents regarding post-secondary options and plan field trips to colleges and college fairs.
Taught advisory classes and presented information sessions on subjects related to academics and career planning.
08/2005 to 08/2008
SPARK Counselor/ Conflict Resolution & Peer Mediation CoordinatorSatellite Academy High School – City, STATE,
Provided comprehensive substance and alcohol prevention and intervention services to students.
Facilitated developmental group sessions and provided individual and group counseling and referral of at- risk students for appropriate services.
Presented classroom presentations on specialized topics, and maintained daily records of all services and activities.
Organized and conducted conflict resolution and peer mediation services and trainings within the school.
Organized new student and parent orientations and workshops.
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