Guidance Counselor Resume Example Billerica Memorial High School

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

Experience

Billerica Memorial High SchoolBillerica, MAGuidance Counselor12/2007 to Current

Provide college and career counseling on an individual basis with junior and senior case load
Facilitate sophomore and freshmen presentations in classrooms
Assist with all aspects of student scheduling using Aspen X2 system
Process transcripts and recommendations through Naviance edocs system
Utilize Naviance program to assist student with college and career awareness
Coordinate annual Career Fair for the high school
Liaison for the Middlesex Community College partnership
Assist with the recruitment and support of the Early College High School program
Individual counseling
Schedule college and military visits for the high school
Prepare recommendations and necessary forms for student utilizing the Common Application
Administer career interest inventories through Naviance and Career Cruising
Coordinate and facilitate 504 meetings
Crisis resolution

Nashoba Valley Technical High SchoolWestford , MAGuidance Counselor09/2004 to 12/2007

Meet with high school students to review academic and vocational goals
Provide college and career planning through annual career plans and classroom presentations
Coordinate and administer career assessment tools; COPS interest inventory, CHOICES
Facilitate group counseling and peer mediation
Assist with scheduling issues using the IPASS database
Coordinate Financial Aid night
Review attendance and discipline issues with individual students
Coordinate Scholarships and Awards program
Monitor students participating in Dual Enrollment program
Schedule college and military visits at the high school
Individual college counseling and planning
Crisis Resolution

Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MAInternship Coordinator/Faculty09/2001 to 08/2004

Provide supervision and training to students with learning disabilities
Collaborate with businesses to develop and sustain internship placements
Teach students enrolled in program job seeking skills through course titled Internship seminar
Prepare written forms of communication concerning internship sites
Perform assessments and evaluations to determine individual strengths and weaknesses
Provided individual job coaching and develop strategies for student success
Provide individual consultation training and support to Transition program graduates
Coordinate follow up services, job placement and support services
Develop and maintain Transition program databases
Market Transition program and its graduates to potential employers
Revew applicants and interview candidates for acceptance to program

Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MACareer and Business Specialist05/2000 to 10/2000

Provided administrative support to Lowell High School guidance department
Facilitated college and career readiness workshops for Lowell High School students
Offered assistance to student in the Lowell High School Career Center
Administered the Harrington O'Shea career assessment tool
Processed financial aid application and college applications with students
Developed and maintained employer relationships
Coordinated job fairs for seasonal employment
Recruited businesses to take part in school to career initiatives
Organized teacher externships with local businesses
Created and maintained student/business Access databases

Boston Private Industry Council Boston, MAPartnership Coordinator05/1998 to 05/2000

Monitored 71 school-business partnerships
Recruited new business partners for the Boston Public Schools
Provided networking opportunities for school and business partners
Facilitated orientation sessions for prospective business partners
Collaborated with the city of Boston's initiatives such as ReadBoston and NetYear
Organized workshops for Boston Public School teachers on School to Career initiatives
Managed and maintained Access database
Contributing writer and design of Partnership newsletter circulated to 250 contacts
Event planner

Boston Private Industry CouncilBoston, MACollege and Career Advisor06/1996 to 05/1998

Facilitated college and career readiness workshops for Boston Public School students
Provided counseling and case management to Boston Public School graduates
Assisted high school graduates in pursuit of career pathways
Administered career exploration assessment tools
Processed financial aid and college applications with students
Developed and maintained employer relationships
Provided general tutoring and homework assistance
Maintained case management files and student databases
Crisis resolution

Education

Master of Science:Counseling Psychology2004Fitchburg State University , Fitchburg, MA

Bachelor of Arts:English/Psychology1990Salem State University , Salem, MA

Certifications

Massachusetts School Counseling professional licensure

Community Involvement

Nashoba Valley Special Olympics Volunteer/Partner Coordinator

Great New England Dog Rescue Home Visit Volunteer

St. Catherine's Religious Education Catechist

Affiliations

MASCA member since 2007

Middlesex Community College Advisory Board Adult Learning since 2007

Billerica Anti-Bullying Committee since 2010

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Degrees

Master of Science : Counseling Psychology 2004
Bachelor of Arts : English/Psychology 1990