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Bellva May

Orange

Summary

Dedicated counseling professional with experience in school counseling, education, admissions, and youth mentorship. Skilled in academic advising, student advocacy, leadership development, and crisis support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Mentor & Program Facilitator

Young Disciples Ministries
Newark
- Current
  • Facilitate leadership and personal growth sessions for youth
  • Mentor youth through faith-based empowerment and life-skills development
  • Organize workshops, youth events, and community outreach

School Counselor

Orange High School
Orange
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide academic, social-emotional, and college/career counseling
  • Assist with graduation planning, scheduling, and interventions
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators
  • Conduct individual and group counseling sessions

Admission Counselor

Pillar College
Newark, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Enrolled undergraduate and graduate students into degree programs
  • Provided vocational and academic counseling
  • Assisted with financial aid and onboarding processes
  • Conducted virtual advising and motivational interviewing sessions

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Essex Regional Educational Commission
Fairfield
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Supported students in achieving IEP goals
  • Implemented instructional and behavioral strategies
  • Provided one-on-one and small group academic support

Education

M.A. - Counseling

Pillar College
Newark, NJ
01-2021

B.S. - Criminal Justice & Human Services

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
01-2006

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC
01-2003

Skills

  • Academic & Career Counseling
  • Student Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Leadership Development
  • Youth Mentorship
  • College Admissions
  • Classroom Management
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

School Counselor

Orange High School
01.2022 - Current

Admission Counselor

Pillar College
01.2021 - 01.2022

Special Needs Paraprofessional

Essex Regional Educational Commission
01.2014 - 01.2020

Youth Mentor & Program Facilitator

Young Disciples Ministries
- Current

B.S. - Criminal Justice & Human Services

University of Cincinnati

A.A. - Liberal Arts

Louisburg College

M.A. - Counseling

Pillar College