High School Special Education
Resume:
Julianne M. O’Brien
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EDUCATION
Master of Science in School Counseling May 2022
New York State School Counseling Certification
Long Island University, Brentwood, NY
Chi Sigma Iota (Honor Society)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2019
Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, NY
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miller Place High School, Miller Place, NY
SCOPE Behavior Counselor September 2022- Present
● Supporting students social, emotional, and academic needs by counseling students one-on- one as well in group settings
● Collaborating with administrators, counselors, teachers, and families on setting students up for success
● Identifying the mental-health and behavioral needs of students and making appropriate referrals when needed
● Participating in Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings with parents/guardians, administrators, the chairperson of the special education department, teachers, and school counselors to advocate for special education students
● Providing guidance to students that require short- and long-term counseling regarding challenges they are experiencing
● Collaborating with administrators and case workers making referrals to Child Protective Services when required
● Supporting students and families experiencing food insecurity Brentwood High School, Brentwood, NY
School Counselor Internship II January 2022-May 2022
• Supported individual academic planning and goal setting by meeting with students one-on-one to schedule course requests for their upcoming school year
• Met with students to help them plan their post-secondary options including higher education, military and students planning to enter the work force upon their high school graduation
• Observed IEP meetings performed by school counselors, administrators, case managers, teachers and parents/guardians for special education students
• Regularly met with students both formally and informally to provide short-term counseling regarding challenges they were facing
• Provided guidance to students that required long-term support by assessing their needs and informing them of options available for short- and long-term support
• Collaborated with families, teachers, counselors and administrators to share information and provide guidance based upon the student’s academic and social needs to achieve student success Julianne M. O’Brien
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• Conducted classroom lessons to help students with college and career readiness by preparing them for the Standardized Academic Test (SAT), the American College Test (ACT), the college application process non-academic options such as employment and the military
• Met with students regularly to help them achieve their goals and manage their emotions and relationships
Smithtown East High School, Smithtown, NY
Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach August 2022-present
• Competed locally and nationally at accredited competitions
• Placed third in the Suffolk County cheerleading championship
• Train athletes on technique and skills required to safely perform cheerleading skills and routines
• Coach and support athletes competing locally, regionally, and nationally
• Schedule, plan, and conduct all practice sessions
• Cultivate a strong work ethic based upon individual respect for each other and for the team
• Communicate with parents/guardians, administrators, family and community members West Babylon Junior High School, West Babylon, NY
School Counselor Internship I September 2021-December 2021
• Review progress reports and grades with students in a one-on-one setting
• Met with students regularly to help them achieve their goals and manage their goals and relationships
• Identified student needs based upon academic performance and interpersonal behavior and provided guidance so students could address the challenges they were facing
• Conducted classroom lessons which enabled students to access and effectively use their Naviance accounts
• Improved student performance by providing one-on-one guidance during after school hours at Home-Work Club to support students that needed additional academic support West Babylon Senior High School, West Babylon, NY
Assistant Varsity Cheerleading Coach November 2021-March 2022
• Coached, supported and led the cheerleading team to win first place at the Suffolk County Cheerleading Championship and second place at the New York State Championship
• Train athletes on technique and skills required to safely perform cheerleading skills and routines
• Schedule, plan, and conduct all practice sessions
• Cultivate a strong work ethic based upon individual respect for each other and for the team
• Communicate with parents/guardians, administrators, family and community members Eastern Suffolk BOCES, Sayville, NY
Special Education Aide 2019 to August 2021
• Supported student development by communicating with teachers to evaluate student progress and implement IEP objectives
• Practiced behavior-management techniques including practicing de-escalation techniques to keep children, students and staff safe
• Worked directly with students to reinforce skills previously introduced by teachers
• Assisted students with their personal-hygiene needs to help them establish life skills
• Worked cooperatively with fellow educators to help students improve and success Julianne M. O’Brien
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West Babylon Senior High School, West Babylon, NY
School Counselor Practicum February 2021-May 2021
• Supported student development and advancement by participating in annual review meetings
• Reviewed and learned about New York State high school graduation requirements to provide the best guidance to students
• Communicated with students one-on-one to provide academic and emotional support during challenging experiences
• Reviewed 504 education plans and IEPs for students West Babylon Junior High School, West Babylon, NY
Head Cheerleading Coach May 2021-November 2021
• Insured the safety of all team athletes
• Scheduled, planned and conducted practice sessions
• Trained students on proper tumbling and stunting techniques
• Cultivated a strong work ethic based upon individual respect for each other and for the team Center for Hope, Newburgh, NY
Intern 2018 to 2019
• Provided support to students within a lower socioeconomic community
• Tutored and assisted adolescents with homework
• Prepared meals for children
• Created appropriate school learning activities
Mama Sbarros Pizzeria & Restaurant, Hauppauge, NY
Cashier/Counter, Hostess and Waitress 2014 to 2020
• Greeted and assisted customers to create a pleasant dining experience
• Managed cash register and financial transactions to support bookkeeping accuracy
• Handled phone orders in a courteous and efficient manner to promote a positive experience ACTIVITIES
MSMC Division-III Cheerleading 2016 to 2017
Hauppauge High School Varsity Cheerleading 2010 to 2015
• Competed in local and national competitions
• Placed first at the Long Island Championship
• Placed second at the UCA Nationals Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, FL
• Volunteered coaching camps for the Hauppauge youth organization SKILLS
Strong interpersonal skills
SchoolTool
e-School
Google Classroom
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
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