Andrea Squillante-Golden
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Dedicated mentor eager to utilize counseling and coaching skills for underserved and underrepresented populations. Strong presentation and public speaking skills with focus on career readiness workshops and personal life skills training sessions. Fully committed to fostering positive learning environment to grow emotional intelligence and student success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Coach
New Jersey City University
09.2022 - Current
- Title III Grant Team member responsible for career coaching, vocational counseling, and recruiting STEM students of under-represented and minority backgrounds
- Serve as career coach and vocational counselor to students across campus and alumni
- Collaborated with local employers to identify job opportunities for clients; Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers; Provided ongoing guidance and support to clients throughout job search and onboarding process
- Conduct employability workshops, communicate opportunities, and conduct outreach events to recruit STEM students
- Drive, track, and complete Title III Grant goals; including data assessment, maintaining accurate and up to date records of placements; employer portfolios; presentations, etc
- Assist the Director of the Career Success Lab in planning and organizing services and programs for students in the College of Arts & Sciences
- Develop evaluation and assessment tools for interns and employers and student success
- Develop employment and graduate programming connections and opportunities for students identifying with disabilities and students identifying as undocumented/DACA to assure equal opportunity post-graduation
- Co-developed the Undocumented Student Summit for Career Services, Legal Advice, and Post-Graduate Outcomes
- Train faculty, staff, undergraduate students, and counseling students at the graduate level in Safe Zone: LGBTQIA+ Support & Resources
Learning Disability Specialist and Academic Coach
Rutgers University - Newark
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Manage a caseload of students: conducting initial interviews; reviewing documentation; evaluating eligibility for services; preparing letters of accommodation; organizing accommodations, services, and auxiliary aids; conducting follow-up meetings; making referrals to community and University services/agencies; and keeping accurate, comprehensive, and up to date records
- Plan, organize, and provide reasonable accommodations that include academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services to students with disabilities
- Provide learning assistance to students through personalized programs of academic self-improvement, in group workshops, one-on-one consultations, and remote sessions
- Function as a leading resource for the campus community on academic support for individuals with disabilities and work collaboratively with partners, including the Learning Center, the Workforce Recruitment Program, and College Support Program (students on the spectrum), across campuses
- Consult with faculty and staff regarding the implementation of reasonable accommodations and services; develop and present programs for the University community; and will collaborate with other offices and outside agencies, as needed and appropriate
- Work as a liaison for the College Support Program of Rutgers University- New Brunswick in their infancy stage in Rutgers University- Newark; providing academic coaching to students on the Autism Spectrum, connecting students to resources, completing reports and tracking student appointments, and teaching job readiness skills
- Developed and implemented the first Academic Coaching service offered to students affiliated with the Office of Disability Services through needs assessments and observations; draft group lessons and assistive material for use in sessions; conduct one-on-on and group sessions for time management skills, study skills, note-taking variants, and stress management/coping techniques.
Vocational Counselor
Hudson Community Enterprises
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintained records/files of employees with varying levels and types of disability on caseload (up to 48 individuals)
- One-on-one monthly counseling with caseload of up to 48 individuals
- Case management to employees with varying levels and types of disabilities
- Taught vocational classes on resume writing, interviewing skills, stress management, teamwork, and effective communication
- In charge of monthly resource/awareness board and employee of the month
- Attended recruitment events to drive grant fulfillment in cities across Hudson County
- Networking with other agencies and non-profits that are geared towards individuals with disabilities/barriers to employment.
Habilitation Specialist
Pathways to Independence
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Overseeing consumers' piece-work jobs and maintenance through Daily Training Records
- Conducting semi-annual employment assessments
- Conducting annual Individualized Plans and behavioral chart updates
- One-on-one counseling with consumers
- Case management to 36 consumers
- Transporting and supervising consumers at volunteer job site
- Lesson Planning (i.e
- Circles' by Stanfield) and the teaching of daily living skills, as well as grades 1-5 level common core
- Pay-roll and pay summaries, as needed
- Medication Administration & Crisis Management.
Lab Assistant
LyondellBasell
09.2011 - 12.2011
- Ran tests on incoming/outgoing ethanol-based samples; labeled samples as per coding system and regulation guidelines
- Managed sample results in electronic organizing and sorting database
- Answered phone-calls pertaining to lab samples, import/export, and services
- Cleaned the lab as per regulations.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
New Jersey City University
05.2026
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
New Jersey City University
01.2015
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Research
- Critical Thinking
- Client Counseling: life coaching, career counseling, academic counseling, social service support counseling, and group counseling
- Social Services Support
- Service Plans
- Workforce Readiness
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Workshop Planning & Facilitating
Accomplishments
- Oct 2023 - Nov 2023Oct 2023 - Nov 2023
Undocumented Student SummitUndocumented Student SummitAssociated with New Jersey City UniversityAssociated with New Jersey City University
his event aims to engage and educate undocumented NJCU students in everything Career Services and more. Participating students will be able to learn from legal and non-profit experts who focus on empowering the undocumented student population, with a special focus on professional career opportunities. The event will be fully catered and all qualified participants will receive a gift card to the NJCU bookstore.
Below is a list of the speakers and topics that will be introduced at this event!
Jason Hernandez (Rutgers University Law School) – legal advice, how to apply for ITIN #'s etc., DACA/TPS – entrepreneurship, contract work, etc.
Erika Martinez (Make the Road, NJ) – advocacy; SIJS documentation process for temporary work permits.
Ludka Zimovcak (VisaServe) – How to apply for legal citizenship + other global initiatives.
Equitable Advisors – Financial industry firm with 3 locations in NJ and 1 in NYC, providing internships + books/training/certification costs for SIE exam, which could lead to job opportunities.
*Event was made hybrid to allow for student confidentiality and to support students who are nontradtional in multiple dimensions.his event aims to engage and educate undocumented NJCU students in everything Career Services and more. Participating students will be able to learn from legal and non-profit experts who focus on empowering the undocumented student population, with a special focus on professional career opportunities. The event will be fully catered and all qualified participants will receive a gift card to the NJCU bookstore. Below is a list of the speakers and topics that will be introduced at this event! Jason Hernandez (Rutgers University Law School) – legal advice, how to apply for ITIN #'s etc., DACA/TPS – entrepreneurship, contract work, etc. Erika Martinez (Make the Road, NJ) – advocacy; SIJS documentation process for temporary work permits. Ludka Zimovcak (VisaServe) – How to apply for legal citizenship + other global initiatives. Equitable Advisors – Financial industry firm with 3 locations in NJ and 1 in NYC, providing internships + books/training/certification costs for SIE exam, which could lead to job opportunities. *Event was made hybrid to allow for student confidentiality and to support students who are nontradtional in multiple dimensions.
Other contributorsOther contributors
- Jan 2023 - Mar 2023Jan 2023 - Mar 2023See Yourself Succeeding: Reframing Students‘ Mindset through Internships & Post-Graduate OutcomesSee Yourself Succeeding: Reframing Students‘ Mindset through Internships & Post-Graduate OutcomesAssociated with New Jersey City UniversityAssociated with New Jersey City University
Workshop presenter at the 15th Annual AHSIE Conference, held in San Francisco, California 3/12-23- 3/15/23.Workshop presenter at the 15th Annual AHSIE Conference, held in San Francisco, California 3/12-23- 3/15/23.
Skills: Presentation Skills · Public Speaking
Certification
- QPR Gatekeeping Training, Suicide Prevention - QPR Institute, 04/2023, 04/2025
- CPR and First Aid, American CPR Care Certification, 01/2020, 01/2022
- License, A279482
- Overview: Developmental Disabilities, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- Medication Administration, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- HIV Counseling, CATIE
- Hepatitis C Basics, CATIE
- Mental Health First Aid, Relias Academy
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
German
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Projects
- Jun 2023 - Present | Safe Zone Training | New Jersey City University
Co-trained 20+ individuals on creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community & how to be an advocate of equal rights and change, as well as being an ally for the community. Part of this training is giving history of terminology, providing the correct terminology and expressions (and educating why certain terms are no longer acceptable), the Stonewall Movement, and Trans-aggression/violence.
- Oct 2023 - Nov 2023 | Undocumented Student Summit | New Jersey City University
Co-built event aiming to engage and educate undocumented NJCU students in everything Career Services and more. Participating students will be able to learn from legal and non-profit experts who focus on empowering the undocumented student population, with a special focus on professional career opportunities. The event will be fully catered and all qualified participants will receive a gift card to the NJCU bookstore. List of the speakers and topics introduced at this event: Jason Hernandez (Rutgers University Law School) – legal advice, how to apply for ITIN #'s etc., DACA/TPS – entrepreneurship, contract work, etc. Erika Martinez (Make the Road, NJ) – advocacy; SIJS documentation process for temporary work permits. Ludka Zimovcak (VisaServe) – How to apply for legal citizenship + other global initiatives. Equitable Advisors – Financial industry firm with 3 locations in NJ and 1 in NYC, providing internships + books/training/certification costs for SIE exam, which could lead to job opportunities.
*Event was made hybrid to allow for student confidentiality and to support students who are nontraditional in multiple dimensions.
- Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 | See Yourself Succeeding: Reframing Students‘ Mindset through Internships & Post-Graduate Outcomes | New Jersey City University
Workshop presenter at the 15th Annual AHSIE Conference, held in San Francisco, California 3/12-23- 3/15/23.
Timeline
Career Coach
New Jersey City University
09.2022 - Current
Learning Disability Specialist and Academic Coach
Rutgers University - Newark
08.2021 - 08.2022
Vocational Counselor
Hudson Community Enterprises
07.2018 - 02.2020
Habilitation Specialist
Pathways to Independence
04.2015 - 07.2018
Lab Assistant
LyondellBasell
09.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
New Jersey City University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology
New Jersey City University
- QPR Gatekeeping Training, Suicide Prevention - QPR Institute, 04/2023, 04/2025
- CPR and First Aid, American CPR Care Certification, 01/2020, 01/2022
- License, A279482
- Overview: Developmental Disabilities, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- Medication Administration, Youth Consultation Service (YCS)
- HIV Counseling, CATIE
- Hepatitis C Basics, CATIE
- Mental Health First Aid, Relias Academy
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