K A D E N R U F F I N
S C H O O L C O U N S E L O R
C O N T A C T
Brooklyn, NY 11230
E D U C A T I O N
BROOKLN COLLEGE
Master of Science in Education
School Counseling
Bachelor of Science,
Psychology
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
E X P E R I E N C E
Collaborated with teachers, parents, and community agencies to address behavioral and learning challenges, ensuring targeted interventions for diverse students.
Created and implemented individualized and group counseling treatment plans based on comprehensive feedback, progress monitoring, and student needs. These plans integrated evidence-based practices to support social- emotional learning, academic resilience, and goal-setting, helping students build self-efficacy and coping skills.
Worked closely with school staff to align counseling services with academic and behavioral goals, using data-informed decision-making to adjust interventions and track outcomes.
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2023 - 2026
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
2019 - 2022
S K I L L S
Restorative Practices
College & Career Readiness
Crisis Intervention
Program Development
Behavioral Assessment
Guidance Planning
Trauma-Informed Practices,
Attendance Intervention
Data Analysis
Family Engagement
SEL Lesson Planning
Team Colaboration
School Counselor - Expected Sept 1st
A.L.I.C.E. Training
Safe Zone Training
School Counseling Intern
Leadership & Public Service High School, Manhattan PS 229 Elementary, Brooklyn
01/ 2025 - 05/2026
09/2025 - 05/2026
City Year Cleveland - Alfred A. Benesch Elementary School AmeriCorps Member, Attendance Coordinator 08/2018 - 06/2019 Serving 1700+ hours full-time on a diverse team of eleven members to provide academic tutoring to 20 students, provided behavior coaching, and contributed to a positive school climate to 250 highly impoverished students. Kent State University- Psychology Department
Assistant Coordinator 01/2023 - 08/2023
Communicated with students, coordinated with staff and colleagues, engaged in conflict resolution, and responsively problem solved, followed written and spoken instructions, worked independently and as part of a team, remaining flexible.
Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing effective project management tools.
Assisted in coordinating events, resulting in successful execution and increased attendee satisfaction.
Research Assistant - Gilman Lab 10/2021 - 05/2022
Completed training required for wet lab environments, recorded measurements, helped with maintenance, provided feedback during lab meetings, learned more about the connection between diet and stress. Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources.
Streamlined data management processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in research findings.
Managed laboratory equipment and resources, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
Cleveland Play House - Campus International