Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Cassandra O’Connor

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated School Counselor Intern at Oak Park Elementary School, skilled in youth mental health first aid and adept at fostering student resilience. Successfully guided students through college applications and crisis interventions, while collaborating with educators to enhance academic support strategies. Proficient in Google Workspace, ensuring effective communication and documentation.

Work History

School Counselor Intern

Oak Park Elementary School Guidance Dept.
Brentwood
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide individual and group counseling addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop student support strategies.
  • Support classroom guidance lessons and SEL program implementation.

School Counselor Intern

Oak Park Elementary School Guidance Dept.
Brentwood
09.2025 - Current
  • Guided students in completing college applications, FAFSA, scholarships, and course planning.
  • Facilitated classroom presentations on college-level course opportunities to enhance student awareness.
  • Supported students in crisis through timely intervention and referrals to mental health resources.
  • Maintained comprehensive counseling records and case notes to monitor student progress.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

Long Island University
Brookville, NY
12.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
12.2020

Skills

  • DASA workshop participation
  • Child abuse identification
  • School violence prevention
  • Youth mental health first aid
  • First aid, CPR, and AED certification
  • Google Workspace proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Naviance and eSchool Data proficiency

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Yellow Bus ABA Behavior Technician
  • Provided 1:1 support to children with autism spectrum disorder in home and community settings.
  • Implemented Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies to build communication, academic, and social-emotional skills.
  • Collaborated with families and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to track progress and adjust individualized treatment plans.
  • Reinforced coping strategies and positive behaviors to foster independence and self-confidence.
  • Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. – Bellport, NY
  • Operations Assistant
  • Coordinated permits and logistics with local, federal, and international agencies for large-scale productions.
  • Managed contracts, insurance, and compliance documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Organized records for five Guinness World Records achievements in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE and the Sheikh Zayed Festival.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

  • Boys and Girls Club, Reading Tutor, Tampa, FL, 2019-01, 2019-05, Helped children ages 5–8 improve literacy through guided reading and creative activities.
  • Suffolk County Community College, Orientation Leader, Selden, NY, 2017-06, 2017-08, Led campus tours and presented to new students on financial aid, academics, and student life.
  • Saint Anne Mission, Navajo Nation, AZ, 2016-07, Facilitated group activities and retreats for Navajo teens, building cross-cultural understanding and youth engagement.

Affiliations

  • American School Counselor Association (ASCA) – Member
  • New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) – Member

Timeline

School Counselor Intern

Oak Park Elementary School Guidance Dept.
09.2025 - Current

School Counselor Intern

Oak Park Elementary School Guidance Dept.
09.2025 - Current

Master of Science - School Counseling

Long Island University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Tampa