School Counselor Tier 1
Resume:
Amy Di Gennaro
******@*****.***
Ambridge, PA
Summary
School Counselor with experience guiding elementary and middle school students through academic curriculum needs, social behavior, mental and emotional challenges, and career development.
Education
M. Ed. School Counseling
Indiana University of Pennsylvania • Indiana, PA
05/2011
B.A. Sociology
Fordham University • Bronx, NY
05/1994
Experience
K-5 School Counselor
Catalyst Academy • Pittsburgh, PA
08/2024 - Present
Provide Tier 1 services to 350 students to accommodate academic, career and social and emotional learning. Provide both individual and group counseling services to accommodate the needs of students identified as in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 support.
Respond to crisis situations and assist in de-escalation.
Provide schoolwide weekly SEL lessons as well as Career lessons.
Meet with the Culture team daily regarding student needs.
Collaborate with Leadership, teachers/educators and parents/guardians to meet student needs.
Credit Recovery Specialist
Propel Schools • Pittsburgh, PA
06/2022 – 09/2022
Enrolled students in appropriate courses based upon academic deficiencies.
Updated students and parents bi-weekly as to progress as well as to answer questions and to assist in student success.
Met with students in person who were behind pace to assist with coursework.
Provided students with extensions when needed.
Assisted students in contacting teachers when needed.
K-8 School Counselor
Propel Hazelwood • Hazelwood, PA
08/2022 – 08/2024
Provided Tier 1 services to all students to accommodate academic, career and social and emotional learning. Provide both individual and group counseling services to accommodate the needs of students identified as in need of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports.
Responded to crisis situations and assist in de-escalation.
Assisted with implementation of 504 plans and SST (Student Services Team) meetings.
SAP Coordinator and case manager to 30 students.
Collaborated with School Psychologist, teachers/educators and parents/guardians to meet student needs.
Met with students regularly to identify appropriate academic and career path for students.
SAP Liaison
Holy Family • Pittsburgh, PA
02/2022 - 08/2022
Met with students to determine barriers to learning and success.
Gathered information from students, school, and parents/guardians.
Provided resources to assist students in achieving success and remaining in school.
Focused on individual educational and mental health needs to maximize success.
Conducted check ins with students until connections with services were established.
Integrated School Outreach Specialist
FOCUS on Attendance • Pittsburgh, PA
07/2021 - 01/2022
Intermediary between schools and outside systems.
Ensured connections were made with community agencies and schools.
Made connections with formal DHS service providers.
Skills
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Academic Support
Goal Setting
Career Planning
Communication Skills
Time Management
Organizational Skills
Conflict Mediation
Listening Actively
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