School Counselor
Resume:
Kristy Piazza
*** ********** ****, **** ********* Station, NY 11776 *********@*****.*** Objective
To obtain a position as a Guidance Counselor, I can utilize my skills to add a positive attribution to a School District.
Certification
New York State School Counselor Provisional Certificate Effective: 2/1/2010 Certification Number 957250151
Education
2010 Long Island University, Brentwood NY
Master’s Degree in School Counseling
2008 Stony Brook University, Stony Brook NY
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
2005 Suffolk County Community College, Selden NY
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts
Work Experience
2025- present Comsewogue School District, Port Jefferson Station, NY Guidance Counselor Substitute grades 9-12
• Assist students in course selections, scheduling, FAFSA applications, college information, career planning, peer-related issues, and organizational skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, students, and parents to ensure a positive and supportive work environment.
• Help facilitate junior conferences with students and parents to ensure awareness of career planning and the college application process.
• Support students in achieving their educational goals while ensuring a well-rounded high school experience.
2011-2020 Comsewogue School District, Port Jefferson Station, NY Per Diem Substitute Teacher grades K-12
2017 Comsewogue School District, Port Jefferson Station, NY School Counselor Leave Replacement for JFK Middle School grades 6-8
• Aid students in balancing their social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Ensure parents and guardians are informed about their child’s academic progress and social and emotional well-being.
• Act as a liaison between the students, teachers, and parents, helping them work together for a successful school career.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure a positive work environment for all staff and maintain a healthy environment for students. 2011 Rocky Point School District, Rocky Point, NY
School Counselor Leave Replacement for High School Grades 9-12
• Act as a liaison for administration, teachers, parents, and students to facilitate balance within the school.
• Evaluate students’ schedules, placements, and emotional circumstances to ensure a healthy and successful educational experience.
• Assess students’ educational abilities by communicating with all parties involved in ensuring placement within the school program.
• Guarantee a safe and comfortable environment for students in school and at home through day-to-day crisis intervention.
2009-2011 Rocky Point School District, Rocky Point NY Per Diem Substitute Teacher grades K-12
• Assume temporary classroom responsibilities in the absence of the teacher.
• Provide and implement instruction of lessons.
• Enforce classroom rules for children with a wide range of abilities.
• Demonstrate allotted lesson plans along with individual insight. 2008-2009 Sachem School District, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY Individual Aide, Gatelot Elementary
• Assist autistic students with daily lessons and activities.
• Ensure all student responsibilities are complete.
• Redirect students to pay more attention to daily lessons and tasks.
• Assist the school’s faculty with daily tasks such as encouraging students, clerical work, and various classroom responsibilities.
Educational experience
Spring 2010 Ward Melville High School
Internship (300 hours)
• Counsel students regarding grades, academic status, college placement, and student crises.
• Implement knowledge of computer skills to become an expert in Infinite Campus.
• Configure class schedules to fit the individual needs of students, as well as academic requirements.
• Write recommendation letters for college and admission, and assist students in finding the ideal university to suit their individualized needs. Fall 2009 Rocky Point Middle School
Internship (300 hours)
• Counsel individuals in various areas such as educational, peer, and home-related issues.
• Observe guidance meetings such as CSE, ATM, and weekly IST meetings.
• Implement knowledge of computer skills to create and edit student schedules, as well as having mastery knowledge of E-School and Naviance.
• Co-facilitate anger management group for 7th and 8th-grade boys. Spring 2009 Rocky Point High School
Practicum (90 hours)
• Gain introductory knowledge of a school counselor’s duties.
• Observe various meetings such as weekly guidance meetings, junior conferences, and individual counseling.
• Assist the cooperating counselor in designing a pamphlet for the school variety show.
• Obtain a caseload of students and act as a mentor to help with organizational skills and study habits.
Computer Literacy
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Movie Maker, and Google.
• Demonstrate competence in integrating technology into work.
• Knowledge of programs frequently used within the school system such as E-School, Infinite Campus, School Tool, and Naviance.
• Proficient in Data entry and clerical work.
• Well-rounded knowledge of computers.
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