Guidance Counselor Intake Specialist
Resume:
Marcella Irving
Brooklyn, New York 11236
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Summary of Skills
Highly experienced and dedicated Guidance Counselor; Student Advocacy; and Stakeholder with more than 30 years of experience working in myriad educational settings. Providing effective counseling, advocacy, managerial, and organizational skills. Facilitated and directedMckinney Vento Law policies and procedures that are instrumental in supporting students and families in Temporary Housing’s academic and emotional successful outcomes. Proven track record of achieving exceptional results in supporting and motivating students to achieve their best in their academic, social and emotional development. Supporting parents and guardians collaborating with administration, teachers and staff to cultivate the welfare and success of our students. Coordinating and implementing student centered systems,
Lead Guidance Counselor/ Re-engagement Coordinator Pathways to Graduation (P2G)
September 2007-Retired
Provided Comprehensive Academic Counseling to students and parents for the educational purpose of enrolling student scholars into Alternative Transfer High Schools, and Pathways to Graduation Program. Assessment and Evaluated Student’s Transcript for academic placement and promotion. Interpreted and Implemented NYCDOE policy and procedures related to Pupil Personnel Services transfer and placement outcomes.Served as a McKinney Vento Liaison supporting students and families in temporary housing to direct and safeguard their rights. Familiar with Chancellor Regulation Demonstrated success in working collaboratively with professional staff and ongoing communication with students, families, and the community. Demonstrating excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills for the benefit of student success. Collaborated, networked, and partnered with Community Base Organizations, to disseminate and provide pertinent District 79 Alternative Schools and Program information. Render comprehensive individual and group counseling services to support and assist students in overcoming social and emotional challenges.Communicated daily with the parent community, teachers, administrators, and other integral professionals to support student development. Offsite Educational Service (O.E.S) Lead Guidance Counselor September 2003- June 2007
Worked directly under the supervision of the Assistant Principal of Guidance to manage the day-to-day operation and administration of the Guidance Development. Worked directly with the Assistant Principal of Guidance to supervise the day-to-day intake process for families and students interested in Offsite Educational Services. Served as a McKinney Vento Liaison supporting students and families in temporary housing to direct and safeguard their rights. Familiar with Chancellor Regulation A-780. Served as Itinerant Guidance Counselor in various Community Organization partnerships to provide individual and group student counseling. Supervised the Planning Interview Process; provided detailed instructions outlining the compulsory laws, and attendance policies tailored to support and protect students’ and parents’ rights.
District 79 Alternative High Schools and Programs Superintendent Office Lead Guidance Counselor
September 2002- June 2003
Assisted in the day-to-day operations with Superintendent District Student Support Administrator ranging from Management of projects and events to administrative support for over 100 Guidance Counselors, Social Workers and other Student support staff. Developed a District Level PIF system for principals and assistant principals to ensure compliance to the Planning Interview Process and procedures to support compliance of student rights.Developed a District College Daycare Manuel to assist teenage parent graduates in identifying Higher Education Institutions that provide Childcare services.Worked with various Alternative school principals and assistant principals in the effective implementation of the School Guidance Crisis plan and counseling practices and protocols. Ensured consistent articulation of District 79 Alternative High Schools and programs Superintendent Student Support’s mission and vision across a variety of platforms to reach an audience throughout the New York Department of Education. Strong facility with Excel’ Salesforce, Microsoft Office e.g, Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint. Licensures: Guidance Counselor, School Building Leader, Attendance Teacher Attendance Teacher - February 1998- September 2002 Long Island University
Master of Education
Counseling and Development
Successful Completion: June 1999
College of New Rochelle Bachelor of Science Completion June 1994.
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