Kingston Guidance Counselor

Megan Amendola

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Objective-

A self-directed, motivated, counselor pursing a challenging career where I can utilize a wide range of talents such as student development, client interaction, and staff collaboration. Good communication skills, effective leadership, ability to develop, direct, and coordinate methods to assist students with educational, emotional, and vocational needs.

Education-

Buffalo University- Buffalo, New York

Work Based Learning Coordinator Certificate, 12/2016

The College of Saint Rose – Albany, New York

Master of Science in Education Degree, 12/2006

SUNY New Paltz University – New Paltz, New York

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 12/2000

Employment History-

Dutchess BOCES Career & Technical Center- Poughkeepsie, New York

School Counselor, 2016-2020

* Conducted individual counseling on how to overcome personal social behavioral issues and discuss career exploration, internships, & job placement

* Introduced an annual college & career fair showcasing a variety of colleges and businesses

* Consulted with teachers and families to work with students to discuss graduations plans

* Set up annual visitations for 9th and 10th grade students

* National Technical Honor Society Coordinator

* Reviewed and processed new student applications

* Communicated closely with Home School Districts regarding credits, graduations requirements, concerns, and issues

* Attended parent-teacher, CSE, 504 meetings

Grove Street Academy– Kingston, New York

School Counselor, 2011- 2016

Developed class schedules for Middle and High School Students

Provided both individual and group counseling for all day students

Worked with various school districts to do intake and IEP for all students

Ulster County BOCES VO-TEC – Port Ewen, New York

Teacher & Adult GED Instructor, 2001- Present

Assisted in developing and teaching lessons plans

Aided Guidance with administering KUDOR Career Inventory and NOCTI tests

Supervised students on job sites and discussed future job options and goals

Signed up students to test for General Education Diploma

Ulster County Probation– Kingston, New York

Community Corrections, 2009- 2009

Supervised residents in a locked facility

Discussed discharge plans with residents

Drove residents to appointments and court appearances

Kingston City School District – Kingston, New York

Guidance Counselor, 2008- 2009

Scheduled, attended, and assisted with parent-teacher meetings

Helped chair Special Education and CSE meetings

Created and made changes to students class schedules (6th-8th grade)

Formed and ran a Social Skills group for 7th grade students

Worked closely with teachers, various schools, and human service agencies to assist students

Offered counseling and crisis intervention to students

Ulster County BOCES – Port Ewen, New York

Job Developer/Counselor, 2007-2008

Met with students to discuss vocational training options and assisted with registration

Provided a transition plan and placement guide upon completion of training

Guided students with employment readiness skill workshops and job placement assistance

Maintained rapport with VESID while working with students with disabilities

Kingston Hospital – Kingston, New York

Drug and Alcohol Counselor, 2005- 2008

Facilitated counseling and education groups for recovering drug addicts

Performed intakes and assessed clients individual needs

Reported and documented clients progress while in treatment

Designed therapeutic plans for each client

Ulster County Healthy Start – Kingston, New York

Family Health Worker, 2001-2001

Established a trusting relationship with at-risk families

Developed case plans with goals, objectives, and activities for each family

Accessed and performed community services and outreach

Children’s Home of Kingston– Kingston, New York

Child Care Worker, 1997-2001

Counseled residents and taught daily living skills

Supervised safety of 12 youth living in residential facility

Completed documentation and logged weekly, monthly, and annual records of residents

Discussed goals and discharge planning with each resident and their family

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