Doreen Bauer
Cape Coral,Florida
Summary
Compassionate School Counselor offering 32 years of experience supporting and counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in building positive rapports with students and staff while meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
The Turning Point: Cognitive and Educational Solutions
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Included those with Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Autistic (verbal/non-verbal), in office, home and/or remote
- Assisted students with time management strategies, improving their ability to complete assignments efficiently.
- Utilized various teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring optimal understanding of material.
- Group and Individual - Academic, Social Skills, Cooking, GED, Life Skills
- Individual Interactive Metronome sessions to improve cognition, attention, focus, memory and speech/language.
Elementary School Counselor
Carteret Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2021
- Social/Emotional Learning lessons
- Intervention and Referral Services Chairperson.
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting counseling strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Led efforts in creating a student recognition program that celebrated academic achievements and positive behavior within the school community.
Behavior Disabilities Counselor
Watsessing Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2011
- Group Counseling - Lunch Bunch Groups; Conflict Resolution, Social Skills, Friendship, Stress, Understanding Behavior, Anger Management and Transition
- Provide a Time Out/Cool down area and individual counseling as needed
- Group Cohesion Activities
- Transition Training for sixth grade students to Middle School.
School Counselor for Grades 7 & 8
Bloomfield Middle School
09.1999 - 06.2009
- Responsible for approximately 250 students
- Daily activities include testing, scheduling and group and /or individual counseling as well as parent/teacher conferences
- Provide information and assistance in ninth grade course selection
- Assist students with completing applications and writing recommendations for high school placements
- I&RS Committee Coordinator
- Peer Mediation Advisor
- Coordination and distribution of NJASK.
Resource Center Teacher
Bloomfield Middle School
09.1995 - 06.1999
- Group instruction in Geography, History and Study Strategies.
Resource Center Teacher
Kingwood Township School
09.1993 - 06.1995
- Individualized and group instruction in Math and all areas of Language Arts
- Member of the special education curriculum committee
- Member of committee to research, survey, evaluate and ameliorate the present teacher evaluation form.
Latchkey Program
Berkley School
09.1990 - 06.1993
- Participated Caldwellin and directed recreational activities for students in grades K – 6
- Aided and/or tutored students with daily homework.
Resource Center Teacher
New Milford High School
09.1989 - 06.1993
- Individualized and group instruction in English, Math, Social Studies, Science and Study Skills.
Education
Supervisor Certificate -
Caldwell College
Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services / Guidance Certificate -
Montclair State College
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education / Teacher of the Handicapped -
Lock Haven University
Skills
- Social/Emotional Learning Lessons
- Empathy Development
- Special Education Support
- Self-Esteem Building
References
Excellent references available on request
Timeline
Private Tutor for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
The Turning Point: Cognitive and Educational Solutions
11.2018 - 08.2022
Elementary School Counselor
Carteret Elementary School
09.2011 - 06.2021
Behavior Disabilities Counselor
Watsessing Elementary School
09.2009 - 06.2011
School Counselor for Grades 7 & 8
Bloomfield Middle School
09.1999 - 06.2009
Resource Center Teacher
Bloomfield Middle School
09.1995 - 06.1999
Resource Center Teacher
Kingwood Township School
09.1993 - 06.1995
Latchkey Program
Berkley School
09.1990 - 06.1993
Resource Center Teacher
New Milford High School
09.1989 - 06.1993
Supervisor Certificate -
Caldwell College
Master of Arts in Student Personnel Services / Guidance Certificate -
Montclair State College
Bachelor of Arts in Special Education / Teacher of the Handicapped -
Lock Haven University
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