Cristina Carloni
Derby
Summary
Professional counselor equipped for impactful guidance and support in educational environments, with hands on experience supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Skilled in active listening, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention to promote positive student outcomes. Strong focus on student advocacy, teamwork, and adaptability, with a proven ability to collaborate with school staff and build supportive relationships that foster student development and success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Seymour Middle School
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions addressing academic and personal challenges.
- Developed and implemented personalized action plans to support student well-being and success.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify at-risk students and provide appropriate interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, ensuring student safety and emotional stability.
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and rapportbuilding.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals for academic achievement and personal growth, providing guidance and encouragement along the way.
School Counselor Practicum Student
Seymour High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided academic counseling to students, guiding course selection and career planning.
- Developed and distributed resources on college readiness, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
- Maintained accurate student records and documentation in compliance with school policies.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
St. Mary’s-St. Michael's School
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Support principal and other staff with special tasks.
- Manage filing system, and; student and employee records.
- Create and maintain detailed records relating to hiring, pay and job changes, dates and other personnel data.
- Receive, research, review and resolve requests for information from the principal and other staff.
- Manage paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents.
- Create and upkeep reports consisting statistical and financial data.
- Answer phones, respond to inquiries from external parties, take messages and transfer calls.
- Use PA system, two-way radio and multi-line phone system.
- Compose and collect mail, and assist in mass mailing.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Derby High School
Derby06.2019
Skills
- Microsoft suite including: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
- PowerSchool & CT-SEDS
- Individual & group counseling
- SEL & behavior interventions
- Data-driven student support
- Family & staff collaboration
- File/record/report upkeep
- Mental health awareness
- Multicultural competence
- Behavioral assessment
- Student advocacy
- Academic advising
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Empathy and active listening
- Strong rapport-building with students
- Nonjudgmental and student-centered approach
- Trust-building and confidentiality awareness
- Calm, supportive presence
Certification
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Training and Certification
- Introduction to Child Trafficking in Connecticut for Schools
- Identification and Prevention of Adult Sexual Misconduct Against Children
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Seymour Middle School
09.2025 - Current
School Counselor Practicum Student
Seymour High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
St. Mary’s-St. Michael's School
01.2022 - 06.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Derby High School
Master of Science - School Counseling
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Central Connecticut State University
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
American Legion Auxiliary Empire Girl State, Junior National Honors Society, All-State Softball, Academic Scholarship Award, Junior Select Softball Team, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) Counseling