Emily Montalbano
112B Pilatus Platz, Freehold,New Jersey
Summary
Dedicated, motivated Psychology BA and Counseling/School Counseling MA graduate. Proven leadership and organizational skills. 11+ years of experience working with children/adolescents in one-on-one and fast-paced environments along with exceptional customer service skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor/Counselor
East Brunswick
East Brunswick, New Jersey
01.2020 - Current
- Cater to children's personal needs
- Assists one pair of twins since Kindergarten (currently in 5th grade now)
- Adhering to schedules as well as working with numerous subjects and helping with homework completion
Paraprofessional
Old Bridge Township High School
Old Bridge, New Jersey
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Behavioral support and monitoring
- Reports to teacher with student progress
- Attends professional development and educational workshops
- Aids teacher in instructional support with daily school activities
- Works alongside special needs students and helps with job coaching
- Classroom preparation and management to create a positive learning environment
- Assisted with the Play Unified Program by enforcing participation for the special needs students throughout engaging activities such as sports and crafts
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card Certified
School Counselor Internship II
Avenel Street Elementary School #4/5
Woodbridge, NJ
09.2023 - 12.2023
- 300 hours (120 direct/180 indirect)
- Develop IEPs
- Mediate/de-escalation of conflicts
- Implement play therapy for children
- Inform students the value of academics goals
- Teach the importance of understanding emotions and how to problem solve
- Collaborate with teachers by forming a successful academic atmosphere that will lead into middle school and high school
School Counselor Internship I
Avenel Middle School
Avenel, New Jersey
01.2023 - 05.2023
- 300 hours (120 direct/180 indirect)
- Construct 504s
- Display cultural sensitivity
- Administers the Colombia Suicide Severity Scale
- Introduce core components about maintaining career goals
- Provide pre adolescent students with help navagating coming of age
- Help students in 6th/8th grade transition smoothly into middle school or high school
School Counselor Practicum
Piscataway Township High School
Piscataway, New Jersey
09.2022 - 12.2022
- 100 hrs (40 direct/60 indirect)
- Executing HIB reports
- Lead support groups about counseling related topics
- Maintain rapport with students by exhibiting empathy
- Book college and career recruiters to present to students
- Form an environment for students to become active members of society
- Join forces with other school counselors to create college and career activities
Education
Psychology
Kean University
Union, New Jersey05.2020
Counseling, School Counseling Concentration
Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey02.2024
Skills
- 2026 Substitute School Counselor-Pemberton Township, Pemberton, New Jersey
-Capable of multitasking
-Demonstrates superior time management skills
-Rigorous work ethic and exceeds what is expected
-Energetic, works and communicates well with others
- ASCA Webinars:
-Understanding school procedures/student confidentiality
-Strong technology skills, knowledgeable in software programs
-Handles immediate one-on-on student needs with short term support
-03/19/2026 "Use Data Informed Protocols"
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Old Bridge Township High School
01.2024 - 01.2025
School Counselor Internship II
Avenel Street Elementary School #4/5
09.2023 - 12.2023
School Counselor Internship I
Avenel Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2023
School Counselor Practicum
Piscataway Township High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Private Tutor/Counselor
East Brunswick
01.2020 - Current
Psychology
Kean University
Counseling, School Counseling Concentration
Montclair State University