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Caroline Vollaro

Miami,FL

Summary

Empathetic counseling student passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment rooted in inclusive and culturally competent care to promote optimal client healing and empowerment. Experienced in collaborating with a wide range of professionals to support communities in diverse nonprofit and school-based settings. Active participant in advocacy and social justice initiatives that promote equality for South Florida's LGBTQIA+ community.

Work History

Research Assistant

Zachary Pietrantoni
Miami, FL
2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with other researchers to analyze qualitative data using interpretative phenomenological methodology and thematic analysis.
  • Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
  • Interpreted results from data to generate meaningful conclusions.

Youth Program Leader

Banner Lake Community Center
Hobe Sound, FL
2021 - Current
  • Facilitated group discussions on topics such as conflict resolution and goal setting.
  • Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet needs of diverse youth.
  • Developed individualized plans to help youth develop toward expected social, developmental and educational goals.
  • Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, decision making, communication techniques.
  • Used active listening to collaborate and communicate with children, fellow personnel and parents.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as social workers, physicians, and psychiatrists to ensure optimal care for children and families.

3rd Grade Teacher

Hobe Sound Elementary
Hobe Sound, FL
2020 - 2021
  • Identified student needs and collaborated with faculty to resolve social, cognitive or behavioral challenges.
  • Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
  • Organized activities that promoted physical, mental, and social development of students.
  • Built relationships with students and guardians through active communication and positive feedback.

Education

Master of Science - Counselor Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12-2021

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Sensitivity
  • Counseling and Psychology Theories
  • Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling
  • Human Development Background
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Mediating Problems
  • Goal Setting
  • Identifying Resources and Strengths
  • Creativity

Affiliations

  • Mindfulness
  • Painting
  • Snorkeling
  • LGBTQIA+ Advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Selected to join FIU's Office of Social Justice and Inclusion delegation at the 2024 Creating Change Conference
  • Awarded Summa Cum Laude for Bachelors of Science Early Childhood Education (2021)
  • Florida Department of Children and Families Staff Credential

Timeline

Research Assistant

Zachary Pietrantoni
2023 - Current

Youth Program Leader

Banner Lake Community Center
2021 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher

Hobe Sound Elementary
2020 - 2021

Master of Science - Counselor Education

Florida International University

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Florida International University

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