CHRISTOPHER HEAGLE
New York
Summary
Spirited NYS certified school counselor and educator with nine years working in New York City public/charter high schools seeking to leverage my extensive experience in counseling and education and passion for working with students/families from diverse backgrounds. A committed faculty member, experienced in organizing events, trips, and fundraisers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered impartial investigations at request of school administration and parental inquiry based on varying levels of offense and concern
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Created vertically aligned curricula using ASCA standards, determining grade appropriate topics for advisory classes/interventions
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions and whole-class advisory sessions.
- Generated individualized student programs using predetermined course selection while maintaining all state-mandated requirements (ICT, ELL, etc.)
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events for graduating seniors and alumni.
- Developed and led workshops on college readiness, significantly increasing college application rates.
- Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Utilized project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Managed logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
English Language Arts/English as a New Language Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2015 - Current
- Developing rigorous, New York State Common Core- aligned lessons/curriculum utilizing text-centric, practice-based learning, easily adapted for in-person and virtual instruction
- Facilitating teacher-led committee tasks
- Adapting instructional methods based on individual student needs and preferences, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for diverse learners.
- Youth-centric education / informative programs, utilizing various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
- Curriculum & Instruction:
- Managing classroom behavior effectively through clear expectations and consistent enforcement of rules.
- Preparing students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills - ELA Regents, et al.
12th Grade Advisor/Grade Team Lead
International School for Liberal Arts (10X342)
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Provided postsecondary readiness support
- Facilitated one-to-one and group sessions, in-person and virtually
- Point of contact for students/families; group facilitator
- College/Postsecondary Activities:
- Counseling:
- Student Activities:
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Literature
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05.2007
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Alfred University
Alfred, NY05.2020
Master of Science in Education - TESOL
City College of New York (CCNY)
New York, NY05.2017
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
06.2012
Skills
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Group intervention
- Individual counseling
- NYCDOE Data Systems (STARS, ATS, SESIS)
- ELL/ENL/SPED regulation compliance
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Career guidance
- Individual and family support
Accomplishments
- Achieved 95% 4-year graduation rate for 2023 cohort through effectively helping with credit recovery following COVID-19 pandemic, with additional students from graduating years 2020-2022.
- Managed a caseload of 100+ students, including 35% with IEP and 504 plans, as well as ELL students.
- Counseled 100+ high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 95% in higher-education enrollment.
- Facilitated team of 10 grade-level staff members and approximately 50% of the 2023 cohort in the development of senior year/pre-graduation activities - i.e. trips, prom, yearbook, etc. - at under budget cost.
Certification
- Permanent Certification, School Counseling, NYSED, pending
- Provisional Certification, School Counseling, NYSED, 2020
- Professional Certification, English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) PreK-12, NYSED, 2020
- Supplementary Certificate, English Language Arts (ELA) 7-12, NYSED, 2020
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Japanese
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Counselor
Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
07.2021 - 08.2023
12th Grade Advisor/Grade Team Lead
International School for Liberal Arts (10X342)
09.2018 - 06.2021
English Language Arts/English as a New Language Teacher
New York City Department of Education
09.2015 - Current
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Alfred University
Master of Science in Education - TESOL
City College of New York (CCNY)
Master of Arts - Development Studies
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Bachelor of Arts - French Language & Literature
SUNY Plattsburgh
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