Cherisse Harris-Roach, LPSC
Burke,VA
Summary
Master’s-level School Counseling professional with licensure in both New Jersey and Virginia, seeking a Resident in Counseling position towards an LPC licensure. Experienced in providing trauma-informed individual and group counseling, biopsychosocial assessment, and case management with adolescents, justice-involved youth, and families. Trained in CBT, Solution-Focused, and Reality Therapy approaches, with skills in treatment planning, crisis intervention, documentation, interdisciplinary collaboration and culturally responsive practices. Known for being empathetic and building great rapport. Passionate about supporting teens, adults, and families in healing from trauma and building long-term emotional stability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructional Support Teacher (Grades Pre-K - 6)
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
- Provide support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Maintain structured, supportive classroom environments promoting emotional safety and positive behavior.
- Implement behavior management strategies and reinforce social-emotional learning expectations.
- Communicate student needs and behavioral observations to school staff to ensure continuity of learning and support.
- Boost cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
Counseling Candidate
Glendora Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed 300+ hours of individual, small group, and classroom-based counseling, addressing emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, and peer conflict.
- Provided early intervention support and social-emotional skill development using developmentally appropriate counseling strategies.
- Assisted in launching a Peer Mediation Program to promote conflict resolution, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to support student mental health needs and academic success.
- Maintained confidential documentation and followed ethical and legal guidelines in accordance with school counseling standards.
Counseling Candidate
South Bronx Early College Academy
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Completed 350+ hours of individual and group counseling services for middle school students experiencing academic, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
- Designed and facilitated trauma-informed resiliency groups for at-risk 7th grade students during the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing, anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation.
- Co-led an 8th grade SMART Goals program intervention to strengthen motivation, self-efficacy, and academic engagement; program was adopted school-wide.
- Utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy techniques during counseling sessions.
- Collected and analyzed student outcome data to evaluate group effectiveness and inform intervention planning.
Counseling Candidate
Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO)
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Completed intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and provided individual and group psychotherapy to justice-involved adolescents and young adults.
- Delivered case management, community referrals, and resource coordination to support client stability and successful re-entry.
- Developed and implemented an anger management curriculum to support emotional regulation and re-entry success.
- Tracked outcomes and milestones for all participants on caseload; completed clinical documentation and data entry in a timely manner.
- Provided trauma-informed counseling while collaborating with supervisors and multidisciplinary staff to support treatment goals.
Support Teacher (Grades K-5), Kindergarten Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Provided differentiated academic and behavioral support to general education and IEP students using push-in/pull-out models.
- Implemented behavioral interventions and social-emotional strategies to improve classroom engagement.
- Designed developmentally appropriate lessons supporting literacy, emotional development, and classroom routines.
- Provided early behavioral and academic interventions for at-risk students using small-group instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and families and maintained consistent communication regarding students learning, progress, and behavioral needs.
Children's and Youth Program Assistant
IMC Church of Harlem
05.2010 - 08.2014
- Designed and facilitated structured educational and enrichment activities for neighborhood children ages 4-12, promoting, literacy, social skills, and positive behavior; participation grew from 4-16 students weekly.
- Coordinated community-based family events, including Back-to-School and Health & Safety Block Party, strengthening family engagement and access to resources.
- Led a six-week interactive summer program, providing consistent supervision, mentorship, and emotional support in a safe and supportive environment.
Education
M. Ed. - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2022
B.S. - Childhood Education
Nyack College
Nyack, NYCertified Christian School Educator -
Nyack College
Nyack, NYSkills
- Relationship Building & Rapport
- Friendly & Positive Attitude
- Active Listening
- Conflict Mediation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Empathy
- Cultural Awareness
- Adaptability
- Community Resource Networking
Certification
- Licensed Professional School Counselor (LPSC) CACREP Accredited, New Jersey - 2024 - present
- Licensed Professional School Counselor (LPSC) CACREP Accredited, Virginia - 2025 - present
- Certified Elementary School Teacher, NYS (Grades 1-6) 2008 - 2020
- CPR & First Aid Certified | Child Abuse & Neglect Training | Cultural Competency Training
- Dignity for All Students Act | Dyslexia Awareness | Virginia Restraint & Seclusion Regulations
Timeline
Instructional Support Teacher (Grades Pre-K - 6)
Fairfax County Public Schools
09.2025 - Current
Counseling Candidate
Glendora Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Counseling Candidate
South Bronx Early College Academy
01.2021 - 05.2021
Counseling Candidate
Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO)
08.2020 - 01.2021
Support Teacher (Grades K-5), Kindergarten Teacher
Bronx Charter School for Better Learning
01.2012 - 01.2016
Children's and Youth Program Assistant
IMC Church of Harlem
05.2010 - 08.2014
M. Ed. - School Counseling
Liberty University
B.S. - Childhood Education
Nyack College
Certified Christian School Educator -
Nyack College
Professional Recognition
- Certificate received: Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
- Award received: Outstanding Professionalism in Fieldwork 2011- Nyack College
- Residence Life Appreciation Award -Nyack College
- For “Dedication to Excellence in Education” - NYS Assemblyman Herman Denny Farrell Jr.
- For “Development of the Summer English Program for Kids” from IMC Church of Harlem
- Recognized in the Mennonite Central Committee Newspaper, as a Summer Service Worker serving the community http://www.mcc.org/stories/news/summer-service-workers-grow-and-serve-home
Professional Development
- Exploring Gender Identity & Human Sexuality for Youth Workers
- Creating Safer & More Inclusive Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Creating S.M.A.R.T.S Success: Setting Goals & Documenting Progress
- Supporting Individuals in Crisis: CAPE Training