Danielle Visco
Medford,NJ
Summary
Determined counselor with success in helping children and adolescents achieve educational and goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting objectives by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Life Counselor
Inspira Health Center
02.2024 - Current
- Currently working as a part of a collaborative team of counselors, social workers, psychiatrists, and nurses to deliver mental and behavioral health counseling to patients, ages 5-17, in both short and long term in-patient settings.
- Providing emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Developing goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve patients' level of functioning.
Camper Care Team Member
Jcc Camps At Medford
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to assess and improve the mental, emotional, and social health of the campers.
Substitute Teacher
William Allen Middle School
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Strengthened classroom management skills, teacher-student relationships, and staff rapport.
Cheerleading Coach
Tnt Gymnastics And Cheerleading
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Provided training direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitions.
- Utilized group behavior management skills to improve focus and attention, listening skills, and teamwork.
Interim 7th Grade School Counselor
William Allen Middle School
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Collaborated with administration on HIB cases and DCP&P incidences, administered schedule changes, attended professional development workshops, participated in I&RS, and worked with the parent community.
- Worked alongside the 8th grade counselor to develop a student/staff mentor program.
- Attended team, grade-level, and guidance meetings every week.
School Counselor Intern
Chairville Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered a school counseling program to students, grades Kindergarten to 5th, staff members, and parent community.
- Led classroom lessons that taught conflict resolution skills, self-regulation strategies, healthy peer relationships, and other student success skills.
- Organized and planned small group counseling for students, utilizing the Zones of Regulation curriculum, Children in Change curriculum, and other social and emotional learning programming.
- Collaborated with administration on HIB cases, Suicide Risk Assessments, and DCP&P incidences.
- Worked alongside the school nurse, case manager, and behaviorist.
- Supported principal with bus conduct incidences by providing bus safety and behavior lessons as well as making contact with parents.
- Provided brief solution-focused individual counseling.
Paraprofessional
Seneca High School
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed students’ development of life and learning skills (i.e., time management, organization, routines, social skills, etc.).
- Learned high school teaching practices, familiarity with high school curriculum, and observed classroom management practices.
Substitute Teacher
Lenape Regional High School District
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Strengthened classroom management skills, teacher-student relationships, and staff rapport.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ05.2018
Skills
- Mental Health Support
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Response and Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Problem-Solving
- CPR and First Aid
Certification
School Counselor Standard Certification
Timeline
Child Life Counselor
Inspira Health Center
02.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
William Allen Middle School
11.2022 - 06.2023
Interim 7th Grade School Counselor
William Allen Middle School
09.2022 - 11.2022
Camper Care Team Member
Jcc Camps At Medford
06.2022 - 08.2024
Cheerleading Coach
Tnt Gymnastics And Cheerleading
11.2021 - 05.2023
School Counselor Intern
Chairville Elementary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
Paraprofessional
Seneca High School
09.2019 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Lenape Regional High School District
05.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Education - School Counseling
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Stockton University