School Counselor Elementary

Mark Alexandre Saffadi

** ****** ***** ********, ** 06905 Phone: 914-***-**** Email: *******@******.*** School Counselor

SUMMARY

DEDICATED SCHOOL COUNSELOR WITH EXPERTISE IN CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND DEESCALATION OF SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS. SKILLED IN INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, RISK ASSESSMENTS, SEL PRESENTATIONS, RESTORATIVE CIRCLES, PBIS REWARD SYSTEMS, AND PARENT WORKSHOPS. Education

Mercy University: Dobbs Ferry, NY

Master of Science in Counseling – August 2018

Obtained State of New York School Counselor Provisional Certification – November 2021 Obtained State of Connecticut School Counselor Certification – August 2022 Montclair State University: Montclair, NJ

Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Philosophy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Woodside Elementary School – Peekskill, NY October 2022 – November 2024 Student Counselor

Delivered individual and group counseling services, along with push-in SEL lessons, to support student development.

Conducted risk assessments for students in crisis, providing detailed reports and recommendations to administration.

Actively contributed to the Building Response Team, Attendance Team, and Crisis Team to address student needs.

Played a key role in RTI Behavior Meetings, offering guidance and support to teachers in managing student behavior. Anne M. Dorner Middle School September – 2022

Substitute 8th Grade Student Counselor

Managed student scheduling and made necessary adjustments using Infinite Campus.

Communicated IEP accommodations to teachers, ensuring proper support for students.

Offered on-demand counseling services to walk-in students, addressing their immediate needs. Oakside Elementary School – Peekskill, NY

Counselor, Leave Replacement March – June 2022

Spearheaded the development and planning of comprehensive Parent Workshops on diverse topics to be implemented in the upcoming academic year, aimed at enhancing parent involvement and student success.

Designed, organized, and facilitated multiple before-school SEL clubs for ADHD students, fostering social-emotional growth and providing consistent support outside of classroom hours.

Played a pivotal role in CSE meetings, collaborating with teachers, parents, and administrators to address and develop strategies for supporting students' behavioral, academic, and home-life challenges. Apple Inc. – White Plains, NY June 2017 – August 2022 Tech Expert/IOS Diagnostics

Diagnosed and troubleshot technical issues for customers, providing solutions through Apple Diagnostics and in-depth troubleshooting techniques.

Mentored and collaborated with sales teams, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality customer service in a fast- paced environment.

Coordinated with local schools to manage and maintain leased Mac devices, ensuring timely updates, hard drive imaging and seamless integration of technology into classroom settings.

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