David Lamour
617-505-9540
Brighton,MA
Summary
I am a passionate, experienced, and empathetic school counselor dedicated to supporting students' academic, social, and emotional growth through individual and group counseling sessions to help to promote a positive school environment.
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
PSB Steps to Success
Brookline, MA
10.2018 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: Steps to Success Elementary/Middle School Advisor
- 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.
- Steps to Success Elementary/Middle School Advisor
School Counseling Intern
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, 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
07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts Boston
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
- Individual/Group counseling
Websites
Timeline
School Counselor, Adjustment Counselor
METCO
09.2024 - Current
School Counseling Intern
09.2023 - 06.2024
Steps to Success Advisor
PSB Steps to Success
10.2018 - 09.2024
Special Education Teacher, Paraprofessional
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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