HEATHER DIAMOND-GARTENBERG

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917-***-**** adx0w0@r.postjobfree.com

A dedicated, compassionate and detail-oriented Counselor/Educational Professional well versed in all aspects of individual/group counseling, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, community outreach and college/career readiness as well as remote teaching/learning • Recognized for achieving positive outcomes when working with at-risk, educationally underserved students • Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; strengths in organization, time management and problem resolution • Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with students, parents, faculty and administration • Performance reflects sound judgment, professional integrity and the ability to respond rationally under fast-paced, highly demanding conditions • Proficient in MS Office, various DOE programs and Smart Board Technology CREDENTIALS

NYS/NJ Provisional License, School Counseling

NYS Professional License, Students with Disabilities

NYS Professional License, Childhood Education

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

P.S. 54 – STATEN ISLAND, NY

● 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher, Integrated Co-Teaching Class: 9/19-6/20

Wrote grant proposal for identity-based student club, Youth Disability Leaders of America (YDLA). Awarded grant plus additional program funds by Chancellor Carranza for 2 consecutive years. Recognized by Assemblyman Michael Cusick in a SI Advance article.

Selected by the Principal to lead 4th Grade Advisory Club,

● Kindergarten Special Education Teacher, Integrated Co-Teaching Class: 9/18-6/19

● 4th Grade Special Education Teacher, Integrated Co-Teaching Class: 9/11-5/13

● 1st Grade Special Education Teacher, Integrated Co-Teaching Class: 9/10-6/11

● Kindergarten Special Education Teacher, Integrated Co-Teaching Class: 9/05-6/10 P.S. 54 – STATEN ISLAND, NY

Internship II – Fall 2010 (300 hours)/Internship I – Spring 2010 (300 hours)/Practicum –Fall 2009 (100 hours)

● Co-led individual and group counseling sessions for a diverse population of students. Delivered whole class lessons on subjects varying from bullying to friendship. Contacted parents and logged/tracked communications.

● St. John’s University – Completed intakes and counseling sessions with a student volunteer each semester. Worked with a Clinical Associate and reviewed audio taped sessions to develop counseling skills. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

DRS. BERK & KLEIN, ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY – STATEN ISLAND, NY Office Manager: 5/02-8/05

● Assisted with surgeries. Provided patient care pre and post operatively. Handled insurance claims. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER – NEW YORK, NY Intern: 2/00 to 6/00

● Responded to constituents’ inquires regarding immigration, veterans’ issues and community needs. EDUCATION &TRAINING

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY – M.S., School Counseling: 2011 TOURO COLLEGE – M.S., General and Special Education: 2005 THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND – B.A., Sociology/Anthropology: 2001 HONORS & AFFILIATIONS

Member, American School Counselor Association (ASCA) • Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education