Antinette Hooks
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Educational Leader candidate who is eager and motivated to collaborate, consult, coordinate, and facilitate creative research and evidence-based improvement initiatives guided by the New Jersey Tiered Systems of Support framework. With extensive knowledge of social-emotional learning competencies, I have successfully implemented comprehensive counseling programs integrated with school-wide reward systems, tier 2 targeted supports, and parent outreach that significantly contributed to decreased challenging behaviors and chronic absenteeism rates.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Florence Township School District
Florence, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address student needs and emotional well-being.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents by 10% from the previous year through proactive positive behavior support programs, peer mediation and conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create personalized education plans for students.
- Provided training for staff on response to interventions and student support techniques.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Streamlined referral processes to external mental health services, ensuring timely support for students in need
Elem. School Counselor / Preschool Interventionist
Willingboro Public Schools
Willingboro, NJ
09.2020 - 03.2025
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Conducted assessments to identify students in need of additional academic or emotional support resources.
- Analyzed data to track student progress, informing strategic interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that decreased challenging behaviors by approximately 6% and chronic absenteeism by 8% in comparison to the previous school year
- Fostered supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
- Served as Anti-Bullying Specialist
- Served as Safety / Pandemic Response team Coordinator
Administrative Assistant
Winslow Township School District
Atco, NJ
07.2006 - 08.2020
- Established office standards and streamlined procedures that maximized office efficiency and enhanced consistency of services
- Coordinated daily operations to support school administration and ensure efficient workflow.
- Assisted in planning and organizing school events, fostering community engagement and participation.
- Led initiatives to improve communication channels between departments, promoting transparency and teamwork.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management
- Coordinated office supply inventory; proactively ordering necessary supplies for workflow efficiency.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures to ensure timely payment of vendors while minimizing errors in financial records.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure compliance.
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2026
M. Ed - School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE12-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences / Psychology
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ12-2010
Skills
- Educational Leadership
- Crisis Management and Title IX Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Program Development & Coordination
- Intervention and Behavior Management
- Operations and Management
- Effective Communications
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- American School Counselors Association
- Burlington County School Counselor's Association
Timeline
School Counselor
Florence Township School District
03.2025 - Current
Elem. School Counselor / Preschool Interventionist
Willingboro Public Schools
09.2020 - 03.2025
Administrative Assistant
Winslow Township School District
07.2006 - 08.2020
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership And Management
Wilmington University
M. Ed - School Counseling
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences / Psychology
Thomas Edison State University