Social Worker School Counselor
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
A certified School Counselor with over five years of experience in a school counseling setting, over four years of substitute teaching experience, and ten years of experience in the childcare field. An excellent communicator with a proven commitment to teamwork and ethics; Adept at learning new skills and technologies; Known for problem-solving skills and an ability to develop creative solutions. Also certified in Neurolinguistic Programming and Clinical Hypnosis through The National Guild of Hypnotists
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Permanent School Counseling Certification (All Grades)
Clinical Hypnotist Certification, National Guild of Hypnotists
EDUCATION:
Master of Science, GPA 3.686
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York
Major: Counselor Education, Concentration in School Counseling
Bachelor of Arts, Honors, Phi Kappa Phi, GPA 3.867
Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
Major: Speech Communication, Concentration in Interpersonal Communication
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Social Worker / Counselor (Temporary Sub) 2024
Cicero North Syracuse High School, North Syracuse, New York
Provide personal, crisis and social-emotional counseling services to students; refer students to appropriate agencies as needed; assist students with decision making, professional behaviors, and healthy relationships.
Establish and maintain communication with various stakeholder groups, including - district counselors, school staff, students, parents, and administration.
Clinical Hypnotist 2019 – 2024
Alternative Hypnosis / Be Your Best Hypnosis, East Syracuse, New York
Utilized Neurolinguistic Programming and hypnosis techniques to help clients with stress, phobias, weight loss, and smoking cessation
Screened potential clients, advertised, solicited local businesses for clients
Coordinator of SACC Site, Program Director of Summer Camp, Group Leader 2008 – 2016
YMCA of Greater Syracuse, Baldwinsville, New York
Responsible for personal and emotional safety of children as first priority
Planned and implemented projects and activities in accordance with state regulations
Administered medication to children as needed in accordance with MAT
Utilized counseling techniques to resolve conflicts in program
Maintained confidential student information including health records
Communicated with parents on an on-going basis regarding development of their child
Collaborated with the community to plan, set-up, and execute community-based programs
Coordinator of SACC Site, Program Director of Summer Camp, Group Leader 2008 – 2016
YMCA of Greater Syracuse, Baldwinsville, New York
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Responsible for training, supervision, and coaching of staff
Piloted, planned and implemented programs to enrich students: Live Strong, STEM, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity, Kids Lit, and Character Development
Maintained 30 hours of training per year pertaining to: Child Development, Working with Children with Physical or Emotional Challenges, Behavior Management, Child Abuse and Maltreatment Identification and Prevention, and Safety and Security procedures.
Substitute Teacher
Phoenix School District, Phoenix, New York 2006 - 2008
Rochester City School District, Rochester, New York 2005 - 2006
Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York 2000 - 2001
Implemented teacher’s lesson plans in classroom
Lead Instruction of content material
Utilized positive behavior management strategies
Director of Arts and Crafts
CNY Girl Scout Council, Cicero, New York Summers 2003 – 2005
Lysander Day Camp, Baldwinsville, New York Summers 2000 – 2001
Planned fun weekly themed art and craft projects for summer camp
Taught art and craft projects to campers
Interviewed candidates for Art and Craft Assistants
Supervised Art and Craft Assistants and Camp Counselors
Elementary School ADAPEP Counselor 2001 - 2004
Syracuse Catholic Diocese, Syracuse, New York
Provided counseling services to four Elementary schools in the Catholic Diocese
Counseled students one-on-one with personal and school-related issues
Made referrals to outside resources Created positive relationships with parents in order to create a “home to school” connection for students
Work in partnership with teachers and parents to support students with emotional needs
Led counseling groups such as Banana Splits, Friendship Club, and Peer Leaders
Trained students and staff members in No Bullying school curriculum
Advised Eckerd Drug Quiz teams
Mediated students through conflict
Responsible for keeping updated, state mandated counseling records
Attended and participated in department and staff meetings
Counseling Internships Fall 1999 - Spring 2001
Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, New York
Provided middle school and high school students with one-on-one counseling for personal and school-related issues
Led counseling groups and mediation teams
Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and parents to meet the needs of students
Assisted students with career planners and scheduling
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