Amy Lombardo
Long Branch
Summary
Compassionate Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor with background in assisting students and professionals in achieving academic and career goals. Skilled in developing personalized counseling strategies that address individual needs, strengths, and challenges. Effective communicator capable of fostering positive relationships with diverse individuals to encourage personal growth and career development. Made impactful contributions by implementing innovative guidance programs that increased student engagement and success rates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Carteret High School
Carteret
06.2024 - Current
- Provide comprehensive academic, career, and social-emotional guidance to high school students
- Develop and implement workshops on college readiness, career exploration, and personal growth
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to enhance student success strategies
Adjunct Professor - School Counseling Program
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
01.2023 - Current
- Teach graduate-level courses in educational counseling, focusing on internship readiness and real-world applications
Founder & Life Coach
The Teen Compass Holistic Wellness
01.2021 - Current
- Mentor teens and young adults in personal growth, career development, and academic achievement
- Provide individualized coaching strategies to foster resilience and self-discovery
School Counselor & Testing Coordinator
Middlesex County Magnet Schools
Piscataway
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Directed student engagement in dual enrollment and early college programs, guiding students in career and academic planning
- Built and maintained strong partnerships with Middlesex College faculty to enhance enrollment processes
- Implemented interventions to improve student success in college-level coursework
- Oversaw standardized testing, including SAT, PSAT, and ASVAB administration
School Counselor
Red Bank Regional High School
Little Silver
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided academic, career, and social-emotional counseling, emphasizing post-secondary access
- Led Financial Aid Night, increasing participation among Spanish-speaking families
- Coordinated student involvement in the National Hispanic College Fair and NJ Youth ELKS Conference
School Counselor & Anti-Bullying Specialist
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter High School
Perth Amboy
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Developed school-wide substance abuse prevention programs for students, parents, and staff
- Provided counseling and intervention for students facing challenges such as substance abuse, gang violence, and family incarceration
- Created and enforced an Anti-Bullying Policy, overseeing investigations as a HIB Specialist
Education
Doctoral Student - Counseling, Education & Supervision
National Louis University
Tampa, FL05-2028
Director of School Counseling Services Certification -
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01.2020
Master of Science - School Counseling
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ01.2006
Associate of Science - Social Science in Psychology
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ01.2004
Skills
- Career & College Readiness Counseling
- Academic advising
- Workshop facilitation
- Student collaboration
- Career counseling
- Empowerment strategies
- Data analysis
- Program development
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Social-emotional learning
- Conflict resolution
- Career guidance
- Group therapy facilitator
- Listening actively
- Academic advisement
- Dual Enrollment & Early College Programs
- Academic & Social-Emotional Development
- Higher Education Partnerships
- Program Development and Strategic Planning
- Student Engagement & Advocacy
- Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish
- Technology: LMS (D2L)
- Data Analysis Tools
Affiliations
- New Jersey School Counselor Association (NJSCA) - Executive Board Member
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA) - Member
- NJ Association for College Admission Counseling (NJACAC) - Member
- Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honor Society Member
- Monmouth & Middlesex County School Counselor Associations - Member
Accomplishments
- Expanded dual enrollment programs, increasing participation among underrepresented students.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve college access and academic success for diverse student populations.
- Established comprehensive student support systems to enhance performance in early college programs.
- Contributed to policy advocacy and legislative efforts benefiting school counseling initiatives in New Jersey.
Key Skills And Expertise
- Career & College Readiness Counseling
- Dual Enrollment & Early College Programs
- Academic & Social-Emotional Development
- Higher Education Partnerships
- Program Development & Strategic Planning
- Student Engagement & Advocacy
- Bilingual - Fluent in Spanish
- Technology: LMS (D2L), Data Analysis Tools
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
Carteret High School
06.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor - School Counseling Program
Monmouth University
01.2023 - Current
Founder & Life Coach
The Teen Compass Holistic Wellness
01.2021 - Current
School Counselor & Testing Coordinator
Middlesex County Magnet Schools
01.2018 - 01.2024
School Counselor
Red Bank Regional High School
01.2016 - 01.2018
School Counselor & Anti-Bullying Specialist
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter High School
01.2011 - 01.2016
Doctoral Student - Counseling, Education & Supervision
National Louis University
Director of School Counseling Services Certification -
Monmouth University
Master of Science - School Counseling
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Associate of Science - Social Science in Psychology
Brookdale Community College
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