Elizabeth Sheridan
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with 20 years of success guiding students to achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. on academic and career decisions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
United Nations International School
09.2007 - Current
- Identify and address concerns of incoming students and parents, up to over 15 per day.
- Counsel students wherein behavior, school progress and mental or physical impairment indicated the need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
- Create and design marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
Guidance Counselor Assistant
West Borrow Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements.
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for over 200 families and students.
- Assessed students' abilities and recommended degree programs to highlight strengths.
Teacher's Aide
Myers Middle School
10.2009 - 07.2012
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities in two groups of 20 students.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Univeristy At Albany
Albany, NYBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Albany
Albany, NYSkills
- Program development and management
- Data-driven decision making
- Individual and family support
- Diverse groups presentations
- Professional referral network
- Student progress reporting
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
Certification
NYS School Counselor Certification
Timeline
Guidance Counselor Assistant
West Borrow Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2015
Teacher's Aide
Myers Middle School
10.2009 - 07.2012
School Counselor
United Nations International School
09.2007 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Univeristy At Albany
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Albany
NYS School Counselor Certification
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