Maria Coyle
Edgewater,NJ
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drop-In-Center Counselor
Belleville Board Of Education
Belleville, United States
09.2018 - Current
- Follow Mental Health Policy and walk parents through the process
- Provide Psychoeducational Groups regarding bereavement, positive thinking skills and social skills
- Created and conducted classroom lesson plans for social skills, bullying and wellness
- Advocate for equity and equality for all students
- Conduct conflict mediation for students
- Short term counseling for students in crisis and help students manage emotions and interpersonal skills
- Collaborate with Administration, Dean of Students Teachers, Child Study Team members and parents
- Created after school activities for Wellness Wednesdays such as vision boards and kindness rocks
- Educate students on being Stigma Free and working on achieving a Stigma Free Belleville Middle School
- Girl and Boy Group Counseling for self-esteem and relationships.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor
Belleville Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2018
- 7-8
- Scheduled students for yearly academic programs
- Advised students for academic and career issues
- Initiated and planned parent-teacher-counselor conferences
- Administered the PARCC
- HIB Coordinator
- Assisted with, Policy
- 504 Coordinator
- Organized and generated activities school wide for Anti-Bullying Week, The Kindness Challenge and Red Ribbon Week
- Implemented Character Playbook, a program sponsored by the New York Jets Football Organization.
Counselor/Student Assistant Counselor
Belleville High School
Belleville, New Jersey
01.2002 - 06.2013
- For Grades 9-12
- Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Encourage parent involvement and participation in school
- Communicate with teachers, parents, and students regarding students’ class work and homework
- Provide guidance and counseling in career education, college counseling, job orientation and personal and social adjustment
- Cooperate with all staff to identify and realize the pupils needs
- Work closely with the members of the Child Study Team for classified students and for the diagnosis of learning problems for students having trouble
- Maintain graduation records and schedules for all students
- Facilitate New Student Groups, Relationship Abuse Prevention Groups and Pregnancy Prevention Groups
- Attend community events to try and build effective collaboration between school and community members
- Set-up home instruction for students who are ill or who have had surgery
- Refer students to outside counseling due to crisis intervention
- Drug education and prevention services
- Followed the Substance Abuse Policy and followed up with students who attend drug and alcohol programs
- Fundraised and coordinated all activities for Project Graduation.
Counselor
Belleville Middle School
Belleville, New Jersey
09.2001 - 06.2002
- For Grades 7-8
- Scheduled students for yearly academic programs
- Counseled students regarding personal concerns, academic problems and career issues
- Created and conducted classroom lesson plans for social skills, study skills and bullying
- Initiated and planned parent-teacher-counselor conferences.
Teacher of English
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Bronx, New York
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Prepared objectives and lesson plans
- Individualized instruction for all students at all levels and abilities
- Provided consistent enthusiasm and creativity in classroom activities
- Focused on critical reading and continuing literacy beyond the classroom
- Collaborated with teaching teams, administrators and parent groups
- Infused technology into the classroom via computer writing labs and internet applications.
Education
Licensed Professional Counselor #37PC00560600 -
New Jersey State Board of Marriage And Family Therapy
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Caldwell University
2012
Substance Awareness Coordinator Certification - undefined
Kean University
2004
Director of School Counseling Services Certification Supervisor Certification - undefined
Montclair State University
2003
Master of Arts - Counseling
Manhattan College
2001
Bachelor of Arts - English and Education
Manhattan College
1997
Skills
- Community Resources and Education
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Scheduling Events and Programs
Certification
Student Personnel, K-12
Supervisor K-12
English 7-12
Substance Awareness Coordinator K-12
Timeline
Drop-In-Center Counselor
Belleville Board Of Education
09.2018 - Current
Counselor/Substance Abuse Counselor
Belleville Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2018
Counselor/Student Assistant Counselor
Belleville High School
01.2002 - 06.2013
Counselor
Belleville Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2002
Teacher of English
Adlai E. Stevenson High School
09.1997 - 06.2001
Licensed Professional Counselor #37PC00560600 -
New Jersey State Board of Marriage And Family Therapy
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Caldwell University
Substance Awareness Coordinator Certification - undefined
Kean University
Director of School Counseling Services Certification Supervisor Certification - undefined
Montclair State University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Manhattan College
Bachelor of Arts - English and Education
Manhattan College