School Counselor High

Ilana Zwerling Reiss

School Counselor

631-***-**** *****.********@*****.***

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Professional Summary

Empathetic and student-centered School Counselor with experience supporting PreK–12 populations in academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth. Skilled in building trust with diverse student groups, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and implementing data-informed interventions. Passionate about creating safe, inclusive school climates that foster resilience, equity, and lifelong learning.

Skills

• Individual & Group Counseling (PreK–12)

• Crisis Intervention (trained in Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale)

• College & Career Planning (Naviance, transcript review, recommendation letters)

• MTSS & IEP/504 Coordination

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Implementation

• Student Advocacy & Conflict De-escalation

• Collaboration with Parents, Teachers, and Admin

• Culturally Responsive Counseling

• Data-Driven Decision Making

Professional Experience

School Counselor / Student Achievement Manager

Zeta Charter Schools – New York, NY July 2021 – June 2025

Delivered individual and group counseling aligned with SEL and academic needs across PreK–8.

Led crisis intervention efforts and collaborated with leadership on behavior management and bullying prevention.

Developed and monitored IEP/504 support in partnership with therapists, aides, and special education staff.

Guided students and families through high-stakes testing (state exams) and academic progress monitoring.

Acted as liaison between families and school teams to promote equity and student success.

Tracked and analyzed student achievement data to drive interventions.

School Counseling Intern

The High School for Math, Science and Engineering – New York, NY Sep 2019 – May 2021

Supported college planning, application completion, and scholarship navigation for seniors.

Conducted transcript audits and wrote letters of recommendation.

Delivered SEL content and provided emotional support to high school students.

Partnered with teachers and families to ensure post-secondary readiness.

Education

MSEd, School Counseling – Hunter College, CUNY New York, NY

September 2018 – May 2021

BA, Music Major with Education Minor – Wagner College Staten Island, NY

August 2013 – May 2017

Certifications

• School Counselor Certification – New York (Provisional), issued Aug 2021

• School Counselor Certification – New Jersey, issued Feb 2022

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