Special Education School Counselor

Heather Brunelli

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401-***-**** - ***********@*****.***

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island

Master of Education

Major: School Counseling

GPA: 3.97

Credit Hours: 42

Attended August 2020 to May 2022

Degree conferred June 2022

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Certificate of Study (Postgraduate)

Major: Clinical Mental Health Counseling

GPA: 4.000

Credit Hours: 45

Attended May 2015 to present

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science

Major: special education/ elementary education

GPA: 3.650

Credit Hours: 120

Attended May 1997 to May 1999

Degree conferred May 1999

Central Falls High School

School Counselor Intern

Central Falls, Rhode Island

-Actively implement ASCA national model with advocacy, leadership and collaboration for equal opportunities for all students

-Coordinate community partnerships for after school programs

-Monitor student progress, graduation requirements, grades/credits, transcripts, attendance

-Support College/Career readiness, academic and social emotional domains of learning

-Organize college fairs, tours, SAT preparation

- Group/ Individual Counseling

-Refer students to community resources, higher levels of support

-Create safety plans for students with emotional and mental health issues

-Create equity and educational access for all learners

-Create LGBTQ+ club and safe space

-Conduct risk assessments

-Referrals to outside community agencies

-Family meetings

-504 & IEP meetings

-MTSST/ PBIS

Reason for leaving: Current

Supervisor: Yadira Garcia 401-***-****)

Experience Type: Public School, Part-time

September 2021 - Present

Northern Rhode Island Collaborative

Special Education Teacher

Lincoln, Rhode Island

2014- Present, Northern Rhode Island Collaborative, Foundations Academy, Therapeutic Day Program- Specializing in social, emotional and Mental Health needs

-Facilitate student success by developing a safe, inclusive, learning

environment

-Develop strong relationships with students, families, community agencies, local educational agencies (LEA), educational advocates, administrators and clinicians

-Deliver RI Common Core, standards based, differentiated, instruction by developing, selecting and modifying materials to meet the needs of all students

-RISEL (Rhode Island Social Emotional Learning ) standards integrated in classroom lessons by teaching prosocial behavior, resiliency, self regulation and social skills

-Monitor and track SEL Competencies with DESSA (Devereux Student Strengths Assessment) standardized, strengths based rating scale to assess social emotional competence

- Implemented Restorative Justice practices for conflict resolution, team building and group problem solving in the classroom

-Trained in distance learning, blended learning, implemented and piloted Edgenuity online curriculum

-Collaborate effectively between clinical team, families, administrators, co- teachers and student support staff to brainstorm & problem solve effective,

individualized student supports

-Supervised and trained classroom staff to implement individualized

behavioral plans, track data, provide academic assistance

-Conducted 3 year re- evaluation testing, scored and interpreted test data

and wrote educational reports using Woodcock Johnson IV

-Experience in data collection and development of Behavior Intervention

Plans (BIP) and implementation of Positive Behavioral Intervention and

Supports (PBIS)

- Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)

-Strong behavior management and de-escalation techniques

-Strong creative problem solving and communication skills

-Highly experienced with urban and diverse populations

Reason for leaving: Seeking to apply my knowledge of Social Emotional Teaching and School Counseling training to close the achievement gap in a diverse community in which underrepresented populations, who require access to equal educational opportunities, will be served.

Supervisor: Georgia Fortunato, Executive Director 401-***-****)

Experience Type: Independent School, Full-time

Sep 2014 - Jan 2022

New Bedford Public Schools September 2008 - September 2011

Special Education Lead Teacher

New Bedford, Massachusetts

2009-2011, Trinity Day Academy, Clinical Day Program

Lead Teacher, Special Educator for grade 6-8 alternative program for students with social and emotional needs, knowledgeable in teaching MA State Curriculum Frameworks for English Language Arts, Literacy and Math classes, trained in alternative MCAS portfolio assessment, online grading and report card progress, mathematics on-going, guide classroom staff to implement student goals, provide differentiated instruction through whole group, small group and one to one methods, trained new staff, organized and chaired IEP meetings, observed students, conducted testing, scored and interpreted test data and wrote educational reports for both re-evaluation and initial eligibility meetings, Crisis Prevention and Intervention Trained (CPI) .

2008 -2009 Keith Middle School

Resource Teacher, Keith Middle School, Co- taught, inclusion model, grade 7, English Language Arts and Literacy, consultative support to classroom teachers in implementing educational modifications and accommodations according to IEPs.

Reason for leaving: Looking to expand my career locally with a new challenge.

Supervisor: Kyle Riley, Principal 401-***-****)

Experience Type: Public School, Full-time

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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of ASCA American School Counselor Association- September 2021

Member of RISCA- Rhode Island School Counselor Association- September 2021

Attended RISCA conference October 2021

Co- created- GSA Gender Sexuality Alliance and safe space at Central Falls High School

Attended Gender Affirmation Meetings- Procedures & Protocols

Walking Club

Mindfulness Club

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