CRISTINA M. RETAY M.S.
Certified School Counselor
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Empathetic and attentive School Counselor with over 20 years of success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all students. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Lake Worth Community High School
08.2015 - Current
- Provide direct services to students that promote academic achievement, college/career development, and social/emotional development via school counseling core curriculum, individual/group counseling and student planning
- Provide indirect services on behalf of students including, but not limited to, consultation/collaboration with parents, teachers, administrators, and other key stakeholders to promote educational equity, access, and success for every student
- Serve as 504 Contact, participate in SBT meetings, Graduation Task Force meetings, parent/teacher/administrator conferences
- Utilize data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement
- Review and discuss new students' academic credentials, academic goals, enroll students' in appropriate classes, complete transcript updates
- Improved graduation rates by identifying area(s) of need, creating and implementing individual intervention plan for students at risk of failure or dropping out
- Identify eligibility, encourage, and prepare students' for dual enrollment/early admission and complete necessary paperwork
- Enroll and monitor students' progress in Edgenuity credit recovery courses, approve FLVS/PBVS courses, submit grades to Data Processing
- Participate in middle school visits, address concerns of incoming students
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Whispering Pines Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Served kindergarten through 5th grade students
- Conduced classroom guidance lessons including character education and career education, provided short term individual counseling/group counseling
- Served as 504 Designee, Volunteer Co-Coordinator and School Based Team member
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior, promoting inclusivity, celebrating diversity, addressing issues such as bullying and harassment
- Consulted and collaborated with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and community agencies
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, enhancing the availability of resources for students and families
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
DJJ/Youth Services (Alternative Education)
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Served 6th through 12th grade students at PACE Center for Girls, AMIKids of Palm Beach County, and the Palm Beach County Jail
- Provided individual counseling to students with identified concerns and needs, during transition, separation, critical change
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
- Connected students, parents and staff with specialized referral agencies
- Served as Test Coordinator and e2020 Coordinator
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Interpreted academic performance data about students to the student, parents and school staff
- Facilitated group sessions focused on topics such as stress management, academic skills development, career exploration, relationship-building techniques.
- Advocated for student equity and access to education by participated in exit staffings, ESE meetings, and parent conferences
- Responsible for scheduling students in appropriate courses, updating transcripts
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Delray Full Service Center and South Transition Elementary @Delray Full Service Center
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Assisted 3rd through 9th grade students' in developing academic, career, personal/social skills, goals and plans
- Provided individual and small group counseling
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons including character education and career education
- Implemented developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals
- Served as 504 Designee and member of School Based Team
- Consulted and collaborated with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other education/community resources regarding students with identified concerns and needs
- Implemented an effective referral and follow-up process
- Monitored student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assisted with appropriate interventions
- Participated in ESE and CST meetings
- Composed articles relative to guidance and counseling for school newspaper.
Counselor
PACE Center For Girls
08.2003 - 07.2007
- Enhanced student progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help students' develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students' experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Assisted students' in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Coordinated referrals between agencies to ensure seamless transitions for students' receiving multiple services.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage students' growth.
- Worked closely with families to support students' academic/ person goals and strengthen relationships among family members.
Education
M.S. in Counseling Psychology -
Palm Beach Atlantic College
05.2001 - 2000.05
B.A. in Psychology - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
Skills
Cultural Competency
undefinedCertification
State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate, Guidance and Counseling (Prekindergarten- Grade 12), #902209
Timeline
CERTIFIED SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Lake Worth Community High School
08.2015 - Current
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Whispering Pines Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2015
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
DJJ/Youth Services (Alternative Education)
01.2008 - 06.2011
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Delray Full Service Center and South Transition Elementary @Delray Full Service Center
08.2007 - 01.2008
Counselor
PACE Center For Girls
08.2003 - 07.2007
M.S. in Counseling Psychology -
Palm Beach Atlantic College
05.2001 - 2000.05
B.A. in Psychology - undefined
Florida Atlantic University
State of Florida Department of Education Professional Educator's Certificate, Guidance and Counseling (Prekindergarten- Grade 12), #902209
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