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DOUGLAS CASTILLO

Bronx,NY

Summary

Dedicated School Counselor with a strong focus on facilitating personal and academic success for students. Expertise in counseling, student advocacy, and preventive education aligned with program goals. Skilled in addressing cultural and socioeconomic differences with sensitivity and care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

NYC Department of Education
Bronx, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Provide individual and group counseling to support students' social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Conduct student mediations to resolve conflicts and improve peer relationships.
  • Design and deliver SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) lessons in classrooms.
  • Collaborate with support staff and multidisciplinary teams to develop intervention strategies.
  • Monitor student progress and maintain documentation.

Paraprofessional

DreamYard Preparatory High School
Bronx, NY
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: NYC DOE
  • Provided one-on-one and small group support to high school students with IEPs.
  • Assisted in implementing behavior intervention plans and academic accommodations.
  • Worked closely with teachers, parents, and counselors to support student success.
  • NYC DOE

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Alfred University
Alfred, NY
06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Counseling

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY
New York, NY
05.2019

Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling

Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Skills

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • Mediation and restorative practices
  • Social-emotional learning implementation
  • Student advocacy and support
  • IEP collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Behavior intervention strategies
  • Bilingual communication skills

Certification

  • MENTAL HEALTH

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

School Counselor

NYC Department of Education
09.2023 - Current

Paraprofessional

DreamYard Preparatory High School
01.2017 - 01.2023

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Alfred University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Counseling

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY

Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Counseling

Alfred University

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