ANDREA R. BOLIS
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a school counselor in order to help students meet their fullest academic, social, and emotional potential.
EDUCATION
May 2012 Master of Education, Elementary & Secondary School Counseling
Wilmington University, DE
May 2007 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Minor: Marine Science and Dance)
Rider University, NJ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sep 2011~ Internship/Practicum
April 2012 Haddon Township High School Intern, Haddon Township, NJ
Facilitated classroom guidance lessons for grade 9; created and led anger management groups for ISS students in grades 9-12; facilitated groups for students grades 9-12 (e.g. anti-bullying, anger management, college selection); conducted lessons using Naviance career program; collaborated with students to evaluate and focus on goal setting; participated in the class scheduling process.
Jan 2009 ~ Case Manager
Sep 2011 Wiley Christian Adult Day Services, Pennsauken, NJ
Organized, planned, and conducted therapy treatment groups indicated by clients needs; evaluated client then designed and implemented individualized treatment plans; documented clients progress and developed future personal goals; collaborated with medical professionals and parole officers.
Jun 2008 ~ Rehabilitation Counselor
Oct 2008 Henderson Mental Health Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Performed crisis assessment and supportive counseling as needed; conducted groups that support recovery themes and engage all persons served (self-esteem, stress and anger mgt, life skills, drugs and alcohol prevention); assisted persons served in developing individual treatment plans to include development of recovery goals; evaluated and documented consumer progress toward goals and objectives.
Mar 2007 ~ Internship
May 2007 Haddon Township High School, Haddon Township, New Jersey
Counseled and advised students during college selection process; observed interactions between students with counseling and administrative staff.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member, American School Counselor Association
Volunteer, Cooper Children’s Hospital
CERTIFICATIONS
CPR/AED, Basic First Aid, Recovery Oriented Services & Educational Strategies, Motivational Strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, HIV AIDS, Functional Assessment Rating Scale (FARS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Non Violence Crisis Intervention, Alcohol and Substance Abuse
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST