Hi, I’m
April M. Charles
CENTRAL ISLIP,New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor and Educator with 15 years of professional experience coaching, advising and mentoring students ranging from the elementary, middle and high school levels, both individually and in small, heterogeneous groups: with a uniquely, targeted outreach approach to non-traditional and at risk, underserved students Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Keep Smiling TherapyMelville, N.Y.
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Intern)
Job overview
- Assist in new client intake process
- Performed Individual and Group counseling Sessions
- Writes case notes and client assessments and evaluations
- Maintains client records both written and electronic
Western Suffolk BOCESDix Hills, NY
Guidance Counselor
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Western Suffolk BocesDix Hills
School Counselor, English GED Program
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Review High School Transcripts from 18 School Districts in Suffolk County
- Provide Entrance/ TABE Exam
- Conduct Intake with Home School, Parents, Students
- Enroll Students into TECH & TASC/GED program
- Run Monthly Attendance report for all Students
- Tracked student's progress through Compass inputting daily notes and quarterly reports
- Assist students with TASC/GED Application
- Discuss College and Trade school, Meets Daily/weekly with Assistant Principal regarding updates with students & Districts
- Attends Monthly Guidance Advisory Meetings
Life Line Restoration MinistriesNorth Babylon, NY
Worship Leader
01.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
- Set up PowerPoint presentations with lyrics for congregation.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
You Are Beautiful LLCIslip, NY
Mentor Leader
04.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
- Planned, developed and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Supported individuals to help develop communication, social and daily living skills.
- Planned Engaging and Motivating events to inspire and uplift Leaders, entrepreneurs
Anxiety'Mount Olive Middle SchoolWyandanch, N.Y.
School Counselor (Intern)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Prepared Workshops promoting relevant mental wellness topics: 'Stress in the Workplace, Anxiety and Depression'
- Provided individual and small group counseling
- Tracked student's progress through daily notes and quarterly reports
- Prepared student transcripts for CSE Meetings
- Prepared schedules for students using Infinite campus
- Developed plans for students experiencing academic difficulties
- Facilitated dialogue to convey key information during Student Support Services Meeting
- Provided support, referrals, and advocacy to student and families
- Organized and planned outreach events for families at risk
- Provided transcripts for students for parent teacher conference
- Designed socio-emotional learning display, 'Importance of Attendance' 'To improve student outcomes'
- Designed Socio-Emotional Learning on 'Perseverance' to encourage students 'Academic success through resilience', School Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Western Suffolk BocesDix Hills
School Counselor
05.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- ISS High School Counselor
- Daily Check-in with the Principal and Assistant Principal
- Review Daily Write up for each Student
- Communicate with teachers of students that will be in ISS, Issue Warning to Students that are not allowed to drive to school
- Counsel Student's that are in danger of failing subjects and discuss plan of action
- Morning and Afternoon Announcements for students, teachers, administrators
- Keeps appropriate records of ISS attendance and teacher's submission of classwork
- Hold students responsible for finishing and correcting all work assigned
- Maintains confidentiality, unquestionable integrityRay of Light; Valley Stream, N.Y
- Psychotherapist-Mental Health Therapist
- Conduct Consultations with New Clients
- Performed Individual 60min Psychotherapy Sessions
- Update Psychosocial on Theranest System
- Writes case notes and client assessments and evaluations
- Maintains client records both written and electronic
- Weekly Meetings regarding High Risks Clients
- Create Individual Treatment Plans for clients
- Specialty: Used CBT & Solution Focused
Wyandanch Memorial High SchoolWyandanch, N.Y.
School Counselor (Intern)
01.2020 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Provided academic support for students
- Assisted Students with SAT & ACT registration, Helped students develop post-graduation goals and college research
- Provided credit checks and graduation requirements o for 11th & 12th grade students 2
- Planned and executed weekly meetings with students on Academic Probation
- Mentored students and supported their efforts to successfully complete tasks o related to healthy lifestyle, college preparation, and high school programs
- Contributed to team efforts to ensure student files are completed
- Organized PowerPoints for students addressing COVID-19 related topics: o 'Symptoms of Anxiety; Coping Mechanism: Strategies to address Pandemic related
New York State Department of Health
Tracer/ Case Investigator
09.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Contacted individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19
- Contacted individuals who were exposed to someone with Covid-19
- Collected Basic Information for symptoms of Covid-19
- Daily follow up with contacts who Quarantined for 10 days
Candlewood Middle SchoolDix Hills, N.Y.
School Counselor
01.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Observed Special Education Meetings
- Observed Administration meetings
- Observed the Principal and school counselor with peer mediation
Education
Long Island University
Advanced Certificate, Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Long Island University
Master of Science from School Counseling
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood & Administration
Skills
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Relaxation Techniques
- Group Activities
- Critical Thinking
- Best Practices and Standards
- Team Leadership
- Community Reintegration
- Outreach Programming
- Creative Thinking
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Western Suffolk BOCES
09.2021 - Current
School Counselor, English GED Program
Western Suffolk Boces
09.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Western Suffolk Boces
05.2021 - 06.2021
School Counselor (Intern)
Anxiety'Mount Olive Middle School
03.2021 - 08.2021
School Counselor (Intern)
Wyandanch Memorial High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Tracer/ Case Investigator
New York State Department of Health
09.2019 - 12.2019
School Counselor
Candlewood Middle School
01.2019 - 05.2019
Worship Leader
Life Line Restoration Ministries
01.2015 - Current
Mentor Leader
You Are Beautiful LLC
04.2009 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Intern)
Keep Smiling Therapy
Long Island University
Advanced Certificate, Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Long Island University
Master of Science from School Counseling
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Arts from Early Childhood & Administration
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