Counselor Personal

Location:

Posted:

November 03, 2020

Paloma Vargas

Bronx, NY *****

***************@*****.***

EDUCATION

CUNY Lehman College, Bronx, NY May 2021

Bachelor of Science in Psychology/ Early Childhood Education minor

GPA: 3.3

EXPERIENCE

Work, Learn, Grow, Bronx, NY December 2015 - April 2016

Intern

• Assisted lead counselor in classroom management of 25 students ranging from K through 5th grade

• Provided tutoring in Math and Reading to student in groups and individually

• Performed clerk duties as request to meet fast approaching deadlines

• Supervised about 15 students while engaging in sport related activities and assisted coaches when it was requested

• Used Google Doc to keep track of students attendance, documents and upcoming events

Children’s Aid October 2018- Present

Academic Facilitator

• Assists students in Math and Reading

• Construct lesson plans that connect with the overall theme of the program

• Assisted students in extracurricular programs ( clubs, capoeira, music etc )

ACTIVITIES

Bottom Line, Brooklyn, NY September 2017-Present

• Member of a selective organization supporting college completion for first generation college students

• Attend monthly meetings with a personal counselor focused on ensuring academic, personal, and career success

• Participate in a variety of program events, including transition to college workshops, career readiness forums, and class networking activities

Global Kids, New York, NY March 2015-May 2015

• Met Bi-Weekly with a group of students to learn about Costa Rican culture in preparation for visiting the country

• Traveled to Costa Rica to create culture awareness by adopting Costa Rican lifestyle

BuildOn, Bronx, NY October 2015-June 2017

• Met BuildOn leader to discuss Nicaraguan issues regarding education

• Led group discussions in Spanish and English to promote dialogue between Nicaraguans and American students

Skills

Language: Proficient in Spanish