Angie Vargas
New York,N.Y.
Summary
Compassionate school professional seeking to obtain a position as an effective school counselor utilizing skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Coordinator for Students in Temporary Housing
NYC DOE
2022.12 - Current
- Serve as a liaison for families and students who live in temporary housing.
- Collect, organize and synthesize information on assets and needs of shelters and its students affected by homelessness.
- Conduct shelter visits to share information about important services and support and ensure that necessities are readily available to families
- Resolve escalated student or family challenges, regarding student transportation, school placement and registration, documentation of housing status, and other related issues.
Paraprofessional
NYC DOE
2011.09 - 2022.12
- Experience working with different children's age groups
- Work one to one and with small groups of students to reinforce learning materials introduced by teachers
- Guided independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
- Monitor work, correct paper, and assist the teacher with much needed in keeping special or other children in an integrated setting.
Group Leader
Mohawk Summer Camp
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Serve as a liaison for parents and directors.
- Organize and implement activities for campers.
- Train and supervise general counselors.
- Help children adjust to camp.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Mercy College
New York, N.Y.05.2021
Bachelor of Art - Forensic Psychology
John Jay of Criminal Justice College
New York, N.Y.08.2010
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Google classroom
- ATS
- SESIS
- Power-Bi
- Insight Tool
- Fluent in Spanish
- Daily Feed
- New Vision and Student Profile
Special Achievements
- School Counseling Certification
- Teacher Assistant Certificate Level III
- Child Abuse
- School Violence Prevention
- CPR
- Dignity for all Students Act workshop
- Dispute Resolution Certificate
Practicum Internship
School Counselor, P.S. 199 (School Counselor) NYC DOE, New York, N.Y., 01/2020, 06/2021, Worked and established relationships with students, teachers, and administrators., Facilitated and observed individual and group counseling sessions., Meet students regularly regarding social emotional development, academic concerns, career development, mental health concerns, disruptive behaviors, and self-esteem through individual counseling., Observed crisis intervention to students when demanding situation at home., Proficient with SESIS and assist with student's attendance., Attended annual review meetings, SLT meetings, IEP meetings, Professional Development and Educational workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Recommendations:
Principal, Louise Xerri, 212-799-1033
School Counselor, Elsie Madera, 212-799-1033
School Social Worker, Alice Nino, 212-244-6426
Timeline
Community Coordinator for Students in Temporary Housing
NYC DOE
2022.12 - Current
Group Leader
Mohawk Summer Camp
2022.06 - 2022.08
Paraprofessional
NYC DOE
2011.09 - 2022.12
Master of Science - School Counseling
Mercy College
Bachelor of Art - Forensic Psychology
John Jay of Criminal Justice College
Similar Profiles
Elizabeth TortorelloElizabeth Tortorello
Senior Physical Therapist at NYC DOESenior Physical Therapist at NYC DOE
Angel BrownAngel Brown
Special Education Teacher at NYC DOESpecial Education Teacher at NYC DOE
Kathy CalcanoKathy Calcano
Teacher at Nyc DoeTeacher at Nyc Doe