School Counselor

Jared Silverman-Baer

New York, NY ***** 917-***-**** ***************@*****.*** LinkedIn

Professional Statement

Skilled Educator with recent master’s degree in school counseling seeking to transition to a role that supports the emotional growth of children. Experienced with children in Preschool through middle school environments in both formal and informal educational settings. Excels in creating successful therapeutic relationships and developing organized explorative environments that lead to growth.

Ideal candidate for position that utilizes creativity within a supportive routine.

Skillset: School Counseling Classroom Management Parent Relations Informal Education General Education Special Education Urban Education Afterschool Education Gifted Education Jewish Education Lesson Development Rapport Building Child Development Individual Counseling Group Counseling Community Relations Career Development Academic Functioning Educational Intervention Counseling Multicultural Counseling Crisis Intervention

Licensure: School Counselor Initial Certificate issued on 11/04/2023

Member Of KDP Honor Society (Kappa Delta Pi)

Education

Masters in School Counseling, Graduate School of Education, Touro University, New York, NY 2023

GPA: 3.96

Courses: Foundations of School Counseling Assessment of Individual Differences in General and Special Education Child Development Legal and Ethical Issues in School Counseling School and Community Relations Counseling Theory and Techniques Lifestyle and Career Development Topics in Educational Psychology Individual and Group Appraisal Academic Functioning: Educational Intervention Organization and Administration of School Counseling Services Counseling Families of Exceptional Children Group Dynamics and Organizational Diagnosis Classroom Management: Students as Change Agents Advanced Issues in Vocational Counseling Multicultural Counseling Best Practices in Crisis Intervention Practicum Internship I Internship II

Internship: School Counseling at the SINAI program, housed in SAR Elementary Day School, Riverdale, NY 2022—2023

-Ran consistent lunch bunch and friendship groups.

-Supported social interactions of students with complex social, cognitive, learning, or developmental disabilities.

-Developed counseling relationships to motivate emotional growth and decision-making within special education settings.

-Assisted teachers in special education classrooms.

-Gained expertise in school counseling by shadowing their school counselor.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Queens College, City of the University of New York, Queens, NY 2017

Current Professional Employment

Administrator and Organizer of Food Services

Sephardic Bikur Holim (SBH), Brookyln NY July 8th 2024-Present

-Assisted clients at a Food Pantry by providing support and distributing food items

-Stocked and organized fridges and shelves to ensure availability and accessibility of food products

-Helped serve lunch to senior programing attendees, ensuring a positive dining experience

-Assisted in maintenance work to keep the facility in good condition and ensure a safe environment

-Maintained accurate data on clients and inventory to ensure efficient operations

Counseling Intern 2023—Present

PlayTogether NYC, New York, NY

-Gained additional counseling expertise through apprenticeship with Director.

-Built counseling relationships with preschoolers in need of additional emotional support and skill building.

-Supported students in both in-class and pullout sessions.

Afterschool Counselor 2019—2020, 2022—Present

Sports and Stuff @ PS 199, New York, New York

-Provided academic support, organized sports, arts, and STEM activities to 20—30 children on daily basis in afterschool setting.

-Built rapport with students and facilitated strong interpersonal relationships and participation throughout the program.

-Prepared faculty for different activities prior to student arrival.

-Contributed to a lively, educational, and well-managed afterschool setting serving public school community.

-Provided nutritious snacks for after-school program.

Youth Group Leader 2018—Present

Congregation Shearith Israel, New York, New York

-Created joyful environment for school-age children weekly that celebrated culture of participants.

-Initiated games and activities in an informal setting.

-Led interactive children’s prayer services that increased confidence and language acquisition.

-Transitioned from weekly to as-needed and monthly basis.

Education-Setting Employment

Assistant Teacher 2020—2021

Solomon Schechter Day School of Manhattan, New York, NY

-Supported 2nd and 3rd grades at private school during COVID-19 pandemic.

-Assisted students with classwork while providing much-needed socio-emotional support during pandemic.

-Embraced “all-hands-on-deck” mindset.

Assistant Teacher 2018—2019

P.S. 77: The Lower Lab School, New York, NY

- Assumed position during school year to support 32 gifted 2nd-grade students.

- Supported teacher by assisting students with classwork, daily routine, and grading assignments.

Assistant Teacher 2018

PlayTogether NYC, New York, NY

-Assisted teachers in supervising and interacting in a classroom with 6 students.

-Introduced to professional education setting.

-Learned to appreciate the individuality and learning differences of each student.

Summer Employment

Camp Counselor 2015—2019

92NY, New York, NY

-Guided, interacted, and supervised 15 5th and 6th-grade campers throughout their daily activities.

-Created supportive and enriching environment for 5th and 6th grade students throughout campus and on field trips.

-Supported specialists in teaching their crafts to campers.

-Partnered with co-counselors to develop productive and positive team.

-Recruited to return after every summer of employment.

Technical Toolkit

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher Google Classroom Canva

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