Antonietta B. Alberto
Morristown,NJ
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Assistance Counselor
Morris School District
Morristown, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student well-being.
- Developed curriculum for social emotional learning, addressing diverse student needs and promoting overall well-being.
- Trained staff on substance use and bullying prevention strategies to create a safer environment.
- Led wellness committee and school safety team to improve school climate and student support.
- Implemented No Place for Hate program with Anti-Defamation League, achieving gold star recognition.
- Organized school-wide assemblies and workshops for parents to promote community engagement.
- Secured funding for two programs through grant writing for Morris Educational Foundation, expanding resources available to students.
- Supervised social worker interns, providing guidance and support in their professional development.
School Social Worker and Student Assistance Coordinator
Morris County Vocational School District
Denville, USA
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Chaired school committees, including the Crisis Response Team and the School Safety and Climate Team, leading collaborative initiatives to promote student safety and well-being.
- Supported students during crisis and collaborated with parents, school administrators, and community agencies.
- Delivered individual and group counseling to students, fostering emotional resilience and addressing diverse social challenges.
- Conducted comprehensive Social Assessments for students being evaluated and re-evaluated for special education services.
- Led various school committees, facilitating discussions and decision-making processes., including the Crisis Response Team and the School Safety and Climate Team, leading collaborative initiatives to promote student safety and well-being.
- Designed and delivered curriculum for classroom lessons focusing on social emotional learning topics.
- Spearheaded a peer leader program to enhance student leadership and mentorship skills
- Prepared materials for staff training and delivered staff training on substance use and bullying prevention.
- Delivered individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health. to students.
Program Coordinator, Center for Child Advocacy
Montclair State University
Montclair, USA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Advised undergraduate and graduate students in Certificate in Child Advocacy, Post-BA Certificate in Child Advocacy, and Master of Arts in Child Advocacy, enhancing academic success and program engagement.
- Initiated and implemented state-wide trainings, workshops, and lecture series pertaining to topics, such as cultural competence, child development, and risk assessment.
- Assisted with grant writing to secure external funding for Center’s programs for children, adolescents, and families.
- Advised undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the Certificate in Child Advocacy, Post-BA Certificate in Child Advocacy, and Master of Arts in Child Advocacy.
- Created the first Student Orientation program for new students enrolled in the Post-BA Certificate and Master of Arts in Child Advocacy.
- Collaborated with the Director in curriculum development and created a new graduate course, Child Welfare Research and Evaluation.
- Supervised graduate assistants and graduate student worker.
- Supported grant writing efforts to secure external funding for Center’s programs, contributing to financial sustainability and expansion of services for children, adolescents, and families.
School Social Worker
Mount Saint Joseph Children’s Center
Totowa, USA
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Delivered individual and group therapy to enhance emotional and psychological well-being of children and adolescents in residential care.
- Managed psychiatric crises and implemented clinical interventions to maintain safety and stability for children and adolescents.
- Advocated for children and families to navigate systems involving the Department of Children Protection and Permanency, legal matters, school districts, and community resources.
- Delivered psychoeducation sessions to children and adolescents in a residential setting.
Graduate Social Worker Intern, Outpatient Department of Pediatrics
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, USA
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Delivered individual, family, and group counseling to enhance emotional well-being of children and their families.
- Provided individual, family, and group counseling to children and their families.
- Advocated for rights of children with developmental disabilities, collaborating with legal, educational, and community stakeholders.
- Created needs assessments and program goals to guide development and delivery of effective asthma management program.
Education
SAC Program Certificate - Student Assistance Coordinator
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01-2010
Master of Science - Social Work, Concentration: Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming
Columbia University School of Social Work
New York, NY01-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01-2000
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers, Member, 01/01/23, present
- Student Assistance Professionals of New Jersey, Member, 01/01/09, 01/01/15
- Morris County Youth Services Advisory Committee, Member, 01/01/10, 01/01/15
- Morris County Vocational School District Key Club, Faculty Advisor, 01/01/08, 01/01/10
- Special Education Parent Advisory Council, Member, 01/01/08, 01/01/10
- Essex County Child Welfare Planning Council, Member, 01/01/05, 12/31/05
Certification
- Licensed Social Worker, New Jersey
- Certified School Social Worker, New Jersey
- Certified Substance Awareness Coordinator (Student Assistance Coordinator), New Jersey
- Certified International Health Coach
Volunteer Experience
St. Virgil Faith Formation, Teaching Assistant
Academic Appointment
Montclair State University Center for Child Advocacy, Montclair, NJ, Adjunct Professor, 09/01/06, 06/01/07
Research
- Gender and Cultural Differences in Attitudes towards the Medical Profession, Eastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD
- Gender Differences in College Students’s Level of Satisfaction with their Physicians, NJ Psychological Association Conference, Iselin, NJ
Accomplishments
- Governor's Award
Timeline
Student Assistance Counselor
Morris School District
01.2021 - Current
School Social Worker and Student Assistance Coordinator
Morris County Vocational School District
01.2007 - 01.2015
Program Coordinator, Center for Child Advocacy
Montclair State University
01.2005 - 01.2007
School Social Worker
Mount Saint Joseph Children’s Center
01.2004 - 01.2005
Graduate Social Worker Intern, Outpatient Department of Pediatrics
Hackensack University Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
SAC Program Certificate - Student Assistance Coordinator
Montclair State University
Master of Science - Social Work, Concentration: Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming
Columbia University School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University