Aaron D. Satler
Montvale
Summary
Skilled Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate with over ten years of experience supporting youth and families in educational settings. Specializes in establishing therapeutic rapport, facilitating behavioral interventions, and enhancing emotional regulation. Collaborates effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams to address diverse social and emotional needs, seeking to apply expertise in youth development and trauma-informed care in a clinical counseling role.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Dr. Horton Elementary School
Newark
08.2021 - Current
- Developed boxing program that engaged inner city youth in regular physical activity, fostering fitness and community involvement.
- Coached basketball and volleyball, promoting teamwork and athletic skills.
- Implemented mental health strategies to support inner city youth's well-being.
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions for students, addressing diverse needs and enhancing emotional well-being.
- Explored counseling theories, focusing on solution-based approaches to improve student outcomes.
Assistant Football Coach
Malcolm X Shabazz
Newark
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Mentored student-athletes in emotional resilience and accountability, fostering personal growth
- Supported academic motivation and college readiness, enhancing student-athlete preparation for higher education
- Acted as a consistent positive role model for adolescents
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Chancellor Avenue School
Newark
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Enhanced students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being through structured programming and personalized goal setting
- Guided students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, offering consistent support and mentorship
- Fostered emotional regulation, self-esteem, and healthy coping strategies
- Partnered with parents, administrators, and support staff to effectively address and meet student needs
- Acted as a trusted adult for at-risk youth, building strong rapport and emotional safety
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
Newark
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Adapted lessons to align with grade-level standards for k-8 students
- Evaluated student growth with the use of individualized instruction plans
- Facilitated teamwork through group sports activities and partner games
- Communicated with parents to discuss student progress and resolve issues
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Park Academy Middle School
River Vale
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Developed individualized goals and monitored student progress to enhance learning outcomes
- Implemented adaptive strategies meeting unique student needs, promoting engagement and academic success
- Supported students facing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges, fostering resilience and personal growth
Education
MA/Master of arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2024
BS/Bachelor of science - Physical Education- Teacher Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05.2012
Skills
- Social emotional learning
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavioral intervention
- Goal setting
- Individual and group support
- Youth mentorship
- Family collaboration
- Emotional regulation
- Client engagement and rapport building
Certification
- New Jersey Certification, Health and Physical Education
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- CPR & First Aid
- Drivers Education
Timeline
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Dr. Horton Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Malcolm X Shabazz
06.2019 - 12.2021
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Chancellor Avenue School
08.2018 - 08.2021
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Lady Liberty Academy Charter School
08.2014 - 01.2018
Health and Physical Education Teacher
Park Academy Middle School
09.2013 - 06.2014
MA/Master of arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Kean University
BS/Bachelor of science - Physical Education- Teacher Education
West Virginia University