Manager High School

Erica Follick

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Westbury, New York 11590

516-***-**** ********@*******.***

Education: Long Island University/LIU Post Brookville,

NY

Master of Science in Counseling May

2005

University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA

Bachelors of Science in Natural Resource Studies May 1997

Certifications: New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor April

2007

New York State Provisional, School Counseling May 2005

Nationally Certified Counselor

May 2005

Honors: Inducted in Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Honor Society April 2004

Professional Affiliations:

NBCC, NCA, NYMHCA, ACA

Experience: Long Island University/LIU Post Brookville, NY

Associate Director - Student Financial

Services June 2009-present

. Meet with students and parents to discuss financial aid

packages and options

. Responsible for packaging financial aid packages based on

FAFSA and verifying income and tax information for

prospective and current students

. Manager for work-study students in office

. Supervise full-time clerical staff

. Represent financial assistance at on and off-campus events

. Conduct financial aid presentations and workshops at local

high schools

. Financial Aid liaison to campus departments

. Assist with the student verification process

Long Island University/LIU Post Brookville, NY

Senior Assistant Director - Learning Support Center

September 2005-June 2009

. Assisted the director with all phases of development,

implementation and support for students who have a

learning difference through the Academic Resource Program

(ARP).

. Hired, trained and supervised the daily operation

of the learning assistants for ARP.

. Supervised the master scheduling and

administration of testing accommodations for ARP

students.

. Conducted career assessment and testing.

. Worked with students on schedules and course advisement

. Reviewed and assessed testing and documentation.

. Coordinated and facilitated the orientation program for

new ARP students.

. Developed on-going workshops for all Learning Assistants

to strengthen the program.

. Departmental liaison to the LIU Post Admissions Office.

. Monitored student success for all students in the ARP.

South Shore Counseling and Psychological Services

Wantagh, NY

Counselor March 2008 -

March 2009

? Provided counseling services to a wide population of

clients

Long Island University/LIU Post

Brookville, NY

College 101 Instructor

September 2006-September 2009

. Helped acclimate and educate incoming students to the LIU

Post campus.

. Prepared weekly lessons plan covering educational, social,

and wellness topics.

. Supported and counseled students who have any trouble.

. Served as a positive role model for first year students.

Long Island University/LIU Post

Brookville, NY

Alcohol and Drug Instructor

September 2006-September 2009

. Educated students on the effects of drug and alcohol

consumption.

. Assisted students in understanding their choices for

recreational activities.

. Served as member of student conduct committee.

Long Island Crisis Center/Pride for Youth

Bellmore, NY

Volunteer March 2004-March 2008

. Counseled Crisis calls on five hotlines

. Responsible for Young Women's Art Group at Pride for Youth

. Counselor on duty at weekly drop in center at Pride for

Youth

. ?rained new counselors on hotlines

. Assisted with updating referrals and training manuals

using Access

W.T. Clarke High School

Westbury, NY

Guidance Intern January 2005-June 2005

. Assessed and monitored counseling caseload

. Individualized and processed scheduling of classes using

Pentamation

. Educated students regarding college search and

applications using Choices

. Presented suicide prevention workshops to health classes

. Conducted Academic Intervention seminars for freshmen

. Prepared guidance booklet for students, parents and high

school staff

Hillside Hospital New Hyde Park, NY

Community Resident Associate Dec 2002 - September 2005

. Primary counselor for caseload of 12 mentally ill adult

clients in residential supportive apartment program;

assist with intensive level clients.

. Responsible for daily tracking and recording of clients'

progress in

restorative services.

. Supported with intakes of potential new clients.

. Responded to and evaluate emergency situations.

. Completed Utilization Reviews on a biannual basis for

entire program's caseload.

. Planned and implemented recreational and social events.

Other Experiences: Recreation Leader

Outdoor Educator/Naturalist

Team Building Facilitator

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