EDUCATION, HONORS, and CERTIFICATION
Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus - Brookville, NY
Master of Science in School Counseling May 2012
CACREP Accredited Program
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Member
Molloy College - Rockville Centre, NY
Bachelor of Science in Psychology May 2009
Psi Chi Honor Society Member
CERTIFICATION
NY State Provisional Certification in School Counseling, September 2012
EXPERIENCE
INTERNSHIP SITES: Jan. 2011 - May 2011 Bethpage High School, Bethpage, NY
Sept. 2011 - May 2012 Baldwin Middle
School, Baldwin, NY
Individual Counseling
Counseled students using cognitive behavioral and person - centered
approaches to address such issues as depression, self-esteem and poor
academic performance. Counseled students regularly in accordance with
their IEP standards to meet specific goals. Counseled numerous students in
short-term crisis situations such as bullying or classroom behavioral
issues.
Group Counseling
Led and co-led boys, girls and mixed groups weekly consisting of topics
that included social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues,
family/personal issues, and transition to the high school/college setting.
Classroom Guidance
Organized CDOS scheduling in the Middle School setting, (Grades 6 -8).
Administered classroom presentations on the transitioning from the
elementary school to the middle school level as well as the transitioning
from the middle school to the High School level.
Provided assistance to high school students with their College Application
Process in the selection of perspective school of interest. Administered
senior conferences to make students and parents aware of post-secondary
educational options.
School Teams
Participated in weekly teachers meetings on student classroom performance
and behavior, as input to target individual, group, and overall student
counseling needs. Participated in weekly school leadership team meetings
to collaborate on school wide initiatives such as student scheduling,
school open house, student monitoring programs and progress reports.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sept. 2006 - Present: After School Childcare Giver
702 School St., Baldwin, NY
Assists with the completion of Homework and engages in age appropriate
interactive activities.
Sept. 2004 - Jan. 2009: Delia's (Retail Apparel Store)
Roosevelt Field Mall, Garden City, NY
Lead Fashion Representative. Worked as a collaborative whole in a team
setting which fostered an environment of great communication with fellow
staff members as well as customers. Delegated responsibilities to fellow
staff members which promoted interpersonal growth. Provided excellent
customer service.
VOLUNTEER WORK
May 2009 - Sept. 2009: Heavenly Sunshine Day Care Center
Uniondale, NY
Volunteered as a Teacher's Aide. Provided religious education to students
ages 3-6. Assisted with the implementation and creation of the school
curriculum. Provided a highly interactive environment for growth and
stimulation.
May 2008 - Sept. 2008: Family and Children's Association
Hempstead, NY
Volunteered as a tutor to assist adults in the preparation of receiving
their General Educational Diploma.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in NAVIANCE, PowerSchool, eSchool
Working knowledge in using Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
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Phone: 516-***-****
89 Grand Ave. Freeport, NY 11520
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Beatriz Lazo