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David Lamour

Brighton,MA

Summary

I am a passionate and experienced school counselor dedicated to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Through individual and group counseling sessions, I aim to promote a positive school environment. My goal is to make a difference in my community by working closely with students as their counselor. Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy, and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor, Adjustment Counselor

METCO
Newton, MA
09.2024 - Current
  • Met with students during the year pertaining to their social-emotional and academic development through individual and group work.
  • Supported METCO students and parents to communicate and collaborate with school staff, parents, and students to navigate successfully through the school year.
  • Provided assistance and counseling to families during times of crisis.
  • Worked with families to navigate and participate in their child’s education by overcoming any barriers that are created due to distance and cross-cultural nuances.
  • Worked with families to access the appropriate resources and programs available to their child within the Public Schools of Newton.

Steps to Success Advisor

Brookline
Brookline, MA
10.2018 - 09.2024
  • Worked intensively during the school day (8 am-4 pm) with individual students identified as STS participants in grades 3-8 as a school-based program advisor to students and their families. Summarized and documented information on grades and attendance.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, and other school staff to effectively support students’ academic and personal growth.
  • Conducted frequent outreach on behalf of students. Informed parents/guardians about extended school day programs and helped families access programs and other community resources and opportunities. As well as Summer Camps.
  • Worked closely with High School advisors to facilitate a positive transition for rising first-year students to the High School program.
  • Communicated with families of rising 3rd graders, introducing them to PSB programs and STS, Inc.
  • Attended relevant school meetings (ex, IEP meetings) on behalf of students/families.

School Counseling Intern

Brookline
Brookline, MA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Conduct individual counseling and sessions with students facing academic and social challenges.
  • Assist in developing and implementing a SEL learning block.
  • Facilitate groups and sessions focused on social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and learning.
  • Collaborate with teachers and admin to create individualized academic plans for at-risk students 504 & IEPs.

Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional

Brookline
Brookline, MA
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Helped Elementary school students accomplish curriculum learning in general and special education classes.
  • Gave individualized support and conveyed high expectations for students in learning center classrooms.
  • Consulted with classroom teachers regarding student concerns and assignments.
  • Applied effective classroom management strategies and lesson implementations for class electives and filled in for teacher’s absences.

Education

Master of Education - Masters in School Counseling

Cambridge College
Boston, MA
07.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA
05.2016

Skills

  • Excellent Communication and Verbal skills
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Team player
  • Eager and Determined
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
  • Proficient in Canva
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Enthusiastic
  • Positive
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Individual counseling
  • Crisis intervention

Awards

  • Hip-hop intuitive Group part African American studies class at UMass Boston (2014-2016)
  • Educators Outdoors Member (2021-Present)
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success (2024-Present)
  • UMass Boston Newspaper Club
  • Brookline S.E.E.D participant
  • Active Member of the (ASCA) Counselor Association

Languages

English, Fluent Haitian Creole

Coursework

  • School Counseling Internship Fieldwork & Seminar I & II 5-12
  • Counseling in the Schools
  • Group Work with Children and Adolescents
  • Counseling and Consulting Techniques Laboratory
  • Psychological Testing
  • Restorative Justice Trained

Timeline

School Counselor, Adjustment Counselor

METCO
09.2024 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Brookline
09.2023 - 06.2024

Steps to Success Advisor

Brookline
10.2018 - 09.2024

Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional

Brookline
10.2016 - 06.2018

Master of Education - Masters in School Counseling

Cambridge College

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts Boston

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