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Brenda Gargano

Floral Park

Summary

Professional guidance expert skilled in student counseling, conflict resolution, and academic planning. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on well-being and success of students. Proficient in communication, empathy, and problem-solving.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guidance Counselor

Nyc Doe Information Technology High School
08.2006 - Current
  • Led school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and wellness among students.
  • Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.
  • Provided support to families by connecting them with relevant resources and guiding them through the college application process.
  • Evaluated student needs through assessments, identifying areas for growth and providing targeted interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of school counseling.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

Guidance Counselor

NYC Department of Education District 75 PS 141
03.1993 - 06.2006
  • Developed individualized student action plans to support academic and personal growth.
  • Facilitated workshops on college readiness and career exploration for diverse student populations.
  • Collaborated with faculty to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
  • Provided crisis counseling to students, addressing emotional and behavioral issues effectively.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
  • Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

New York University
New York, NY

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

New York University
New York, NY
06-1991

Skills

  • Multicultural competence
  • Learning strategies
  • Individual counseling
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Academic advising
  • Student advocacy
  • Special education
  • Career guidance
  • Solutions-focused
  • Compassionate
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • Group counseling
  • Youth and adolescent development
  • Special education support
  • Academic support
  • Student records management
  • Adolescent counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Career advising
  • Individualized education programs

Certification

  • LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Timeline

Guidance Counselor

Nyc Doe Information Technology High School
08.2006 - Current

Guidance Counselor

NYC Department of Education District 75 PS 141
03.1993 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Film Production

New York University

Master of Science - Applied Psychology

New York University

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