CAROLINE DEMARIA
Everett
Summary
Compassionate School Counseling graduate with a solid educational foundation and a commitment to social-emotional learning. Experienced in developing inclusive learning environments and implementing interventions that foster positive student outcomes. Skilled in collaborating with educators, families, and support staff to drive student success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Everett Public Schools
Everett
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to help students overcome academic challenges, enhancing their academic performance.
- Collaborated with teachers to create effective student support plans and interventions.
- Participated in staff meetings, providing insights on student needs that informed program effectiveness and support strategies.
- Observed school counselors to enhance understanding of counseling practices.
3RD GRADE FOUNDATIONAL TEACHER
CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Chelsea
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Develop and deliver engaging, standards-based lessons tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports academic and social-emotional growth.
- Utilize data-driven instruction and assessments to refine teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Monitor student progress and implement targeted interventions to enhance individual achievement.
- Collaborated with colleagues, support staff, and families to foster comprehensive student success.
- Incorporate social-emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed practices into daily routines.
- Participate in professional development to remain current on best practices and educational standards.
- Implemented effective instructional strategies for diverse English language learners.
BARISTA
Honey Dew Donuts
Winthrop
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Crafted diverse hot and cold beverages during shifts, achieving high customer satisfaction scores.
- Interacted with customers during peak hours to maintain a fun, positive atmosphere.
- Managed line and crowd flow with prompt, efficient service.
- Memorize recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Produce food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Clean counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Chelsea Public Schools
Chelsea
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivers personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor behavior, enforce rules, and support lead teacher in maintaining a structured learning environment.
- Assists in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Maintained clean, neat, and sanitized classrooms to promote student health and enhance classroom efficiency.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Assisted teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays to facilitate engaging lessons.
INTERNSHIP STUDENT
Everett Public Schools
Everett
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated individual sessions to help individuals understand and address personal, social, or behavioral issues impacting their education or career goals.
- Delivered counseling and skill-building exercises to empower students in developing coping strategies and enhancing personal growth.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration to foster a supportive educational environment.
- Shadowed the school counselor during individual student sessions to learn counseling techniques.
NANNY
Care.com Inc
Boston
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Facilitated engaging play activities, nutritious meals, hygiene routines, and socialization to promote overall child development.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children essential life skills and vocabulary to enhance their independence and communication.
- Performed light housekeeping and ran errands to maintain a safe and organized home environment.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up playroom.
GROUP LEADER
For Kids Only Afterschool
Everett
11.2015 - 03.2020
- Established strong relationships with youth and parents to enhance community support and engagement.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 5 to 14, fostering personal growth and confidence.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and activities, enhancing gross and fine motor skills development.
- Assisted students with homework issues and helped to incorporate positive study skills.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces.
Education
Masters - MED School Counseling
Salem State University
Salem, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Suffolk University
Boston, MA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Everett High School
Everett, MA06-2019
Skills
- Social-emotional learning
- Crisis Intervention
- Student counseling
- Family involvement
- Classroom Management
- Reinforcement strategies
- Collaboration Techniques
- Group assistance
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated
- Language development
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Developing
Certification
- Pending School Counseling License
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Everett Public Schools
09.2025 - 05.2026
3RD GRADE FOUNDATIONAL TEACHER
CHELSEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2024 - 06.2025
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Chelsea Public Schools
06.2023 - 06.2024
INTERNSHIP STUDENT
Everett Public Schools
09.2022 - 12.2022
BARISTA
Honey Dew Donuts
01.2022 - 08.2024
NANNY
Care.com Inc
01.2018 - 08.2021
GROUP LEADER
For Kids Only Afterschool
11.2015 - 03.2020
Masters - MED School Counseling
Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Suffolk University
High School Diploma -
Everett High School