Daphne Morales
Summary
Dynamic counselor adept in crisis intervention and emotional support. Experienced in delivering direct and indirect services across educational settings. Bilingual in Spanish, and I excel in collaboration and critical thinking, implementing effective behavioral plans and enhancing student engagement. Committed to empowering individuals and communities through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive practices. Proven ability to foster resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments, ensuring student success and well-being. Seeking to leverage my expertise to foster equitable, supportive environments that promote resilience, well-being, and academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
The Bronx, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Implement Behavioral Intervention Plans for students needing significant emotional support.
- Support students in crisis through de-escalation techniques to promote safety and emotional regulation.
- Crisis Management/Crisis Intervention Support/Plans
- Utilize de-escalation strategies to support students in crisis and make referrals.
- Individual/Group Counseling.
- At-risk Counseling to students who demonstrate a need for behavioral support but do not have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) mandate.
- Perform classroom observations to assess student behavior within the learning environment.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to develop appropriate, evidence-based educational. recommendations tailored to students' specific learning needs.
- Push-into classrooms for emotional support/SEL.
- Advisory for College/Career readiness lessons.
- Organize/facilitate in-house high school fairs.
- Support students/parents with MySchools/SHSAT registration.
- High school articulation workshops for parents.
- Support attendance initiatives by identifying and addressing barriers for students who are chronically absent, promoting consistent school engagement.
Paraprofessional
Careers in Sports High School
The Bronx, NY
09.2009 - 12.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Offeredstudents personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Enhanced student learning by supporting students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
- Enhanced student learning by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lehman College
Bronx, NY05-2019
Skills
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Special Education Implementation
- Proficient in ATS, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Multidisciplinary Teamwork
- Adaptability and Resilience in High-Pressure Environments
Certification
School Counselor Permanent, Certificate No. 2650097
Timeline
Counselor
Middle School 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
12.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Careers in Sports High School
09.2009 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Lehman College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lehman College