Counselor/ Manager

Charles C. Edwards

**** ******* ******, ***. ** • Brooklyn, NY 11216 • Cel: 917-***-**** • H:347-***-**** ************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To develop a career in education and counseling; contributing to the social,

psychological and academic development of students and clients.

EXPERIENCE

2006- present – ACCESS Program, New York, New York.

School Counselor

Currently serve as the school counselor for a DOE program designed to address the educational

needs of at -risk students. Using motivational interviewing and narrative techniques I perform various tasks related to individual and group intervention, career/academic counseling and crisis management.

2010- Present – Hunter College, City University of New York

2010 -Present – Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus

Adjunct Professor

Currently serve as adjunct instructor in counseling. Involved in the supervision of school counseling interns and as well as teaching courses in counseling techniques and consultation.

2008-2009 – SCO Family of Service, Queens, New York

Substance Abuse Counselor

Served as substance abuse counselor at a residential psychiatric facility for adolescents. Provided relapse counseling intervention, psychoeducational interventions. Participated in the development of treatment plans, conducted assessment as well as documentation and reporting functions. Gained experience in working with dually diagnosed clients.

EDUCATION

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

2009 - Present - Ph.d Counseling

BROOKLYN COLLEGE, CITY UNIVERISTY OF NEW YORK

2005 – M.S.Ed., Guidance and Counseling

UNIVERSITY OF WEST INDIES, KINGSTON, JAMAICA

2000 – M.S., in Government

1996 – B.S., International Relations & Psychology

REFERENCE

Available upon request.

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