Dana Feinman
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Experienced and dedicated school counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. Active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents, teachers and administrators.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Ingleside Middle School
08.2004 - Current
- Schedule and register all grade levels.
- Counseled students to help overcome personal,social and academic concerns.
- Led small groups in a variety of areas : coping skills, grief and loss, and anger.
- Led 504 review meetings.
- Active member of the Leadership Team
- implemented risk and threat assessments.
- Initiated and led the Ambassador Club on campus.
- Co-taught social emotional lessons to all grade levels using the Second Step program.
- Implemented career investigation using Naviance.
School Guidance Counselor
Centennial High School
08.1995 - 05.2004
- Developed four year plans.
- Analyzed School transcripts to be on track for graduation.
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for over 200 families and students.
- Assessed students' abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
- Advised students on crucial academic decisions such as college, career and courses by discussing and identifying their interests and strengths.
- implemented a career fair for all students.
- Implemented the Student Assistant Program by running groups during homeroom period.
School Counselor
Trevor Browne High School
10.1993 - 05.1995
- Supported the social emotional needs of 350 students
- Developed four year plans with all freshman students.
- Assisted students with college and career planning.
- Implemented guidance lessons in the classroom.
- Analyzed transcripts for on track graduation.
- Provided Scholarship information to students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic and social needs of students.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Syracuse Univerity
Syracuse, NY05.1985
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Data-driven decision making
- Individual and family support
- individual and group counseling
- Scheduling and registration
- Student progress reporting
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Certification
- Arizona School Counselor-K-12
Timeline
School Counselor
Ingleside Middle School
08.2004 - Current
School Guidance Counselor
Centennial High School
08.1995 - 05.2004
School Counselor
Trevor Browne High School
10.1993 - 05.1995
Master of Science - Counselor Education
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Syracuse Univerity
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