Danielle Baird
Kinnelon,NJ
Summary
Highly qualified, certified K-12 Guidance Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success through student advocacy and preventative education. Actively engaging students through coordination of individualized and small group instruction. Experience in elementary, middle and high school settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Guidance Counselor, Grade 6-8
Westwood Regional School District
Westwood, NJ
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individual and group counseling to students grades 6-8th with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Counseled students regarding personal problems that may interfere with academic performance or social development.
- Created programs designed to promote positive peer relationships among students.
- Organized meetings with parents, teachers, administrators, and outside professionals to discuss student progress and develop strategies for improvement.
- Monitored student attendance records and identified potential issues related to truancy or chronic absenteeism.
- Collaborated with school personnel to implement effective strategies for improving student behavior.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input into the educational planning process for special education students.
- Assessed crisis situations involving students or faculty members and provided appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as stress management, bullying prevention, college preparation and career exploration.
- Implemented conflict resolution processes within the school environment as needed.
- Evaluated standardized test scores and other data points to measure student growth over time.
School Guidance Counselor, Grade K-8
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
West Milford, NJ
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with school personnel to implement effective strategies for improving student behavior for IEP students in grades K-8, classified as Emotional Regulation Impairment.
- Implemented conflict resolution processes within the school environment as needed.
- Assisted in developing intervention plans for at-risk youth.
- Established developmentally appropriate support groups and activities for elementary and middle school students.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies when necessary for additional support services.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students grades K-8th with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
School Guidance Counselor, Grade 6-12
Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa, AZ
07.2014 - 12.2021
- Counseled students in grades 6-12 regarding personal problems that may interfere with academic performance or social development.
- Advised students on course selection based on their interests and abilities.
- Served as a liaison between families, schools, community organizations and other stakeholders involved in the educational process.
- Provided information about college admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, financial aid options and other postsecondary resources.
- Facilitated workshops on topics such as stress management, bullying prevention, college preparation and career exploration.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Established relationships with local employers to create internship opportunities for high school seniors.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Saint Elizabeth University
Morristown, NJ05-2011
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Conflict Mediation
- Crisis Management
- Curriculum Planning
- Career Counseling
- Academic Advisement
- Special Education Team Member
- Behavioral Intervention Specialist
- Suicide Prevention
- Student Records Management
Accomplishments
- Membership Psi Chi National Honors Society in Psychology
Certification
- Certified New Jersey School Counselor K-12
- Certified Arizona School Counselor K-12
- Applicant for New Jersey Licensed Associate Counselor
Timeline
School Guidance Counselor, Grade 6-8
Westwood Regional School District
09.2023 - 06.2024
School Guidance Counselor, Grade K-8
Northern Region Educational Services Commission
02.2023 - 11.2023
School Guidance Counselor, Grade 6-12
Maricopa Unified School District
07.2014 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Saint Elizabeth University
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