ERICA DE MATTEO
Bronx,USA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate School Counselor with over 17 years of experience fostering student development and academic success. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that foster positive school environment. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor (Grades 6 to 12)
EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE
09.2006 - Current
- Provide academic, career, and personal counseling to a diverse student population of a 300+ caseload
- School Counselor Team Lead 2019 to present day
- Collaborate with Work Based Learning Programs such as Coop Tech, Career Readiness SYEP, Genesys Works NYC, Future Ready NYC and Many more
- Implemented early college awareness by collaborating with College Access for All, ESI (The Expanded Success Initiative, GEAR UP Lehman College, College Now and many more
- Work with a diverse population consisting of mostly low-income, at-risk students to provide social, emotional and educational support
- Maintain track of students' grades and performance to ensure they meet graduation requirements and address any concerns related to academic performance
- Actively participate in school committees and professional development opportunities to enhance counseling services
- Develop and implement school-wide programs addressing bullying, mental health awareness and academic achievement (Respect for all week)
- Conduct one on one sessions with students to review course selection, graduation requirements, and post-secondary planning
- Conduct individual counseling sessions addressing social-emotional challenges
- Implemented data-driven academic intervention strategies, personalized student support plans, and career readiness programs to increase graduation rate, fostering student success and postsecondary preparedness
- Facilitated freshman orientation and guided students through the registration process
- Works with students in individual, group and classroom guidance settings
- Develop and implement interventions for at-risk students
- Facilitate Problem Solving Team meetings that provide the Method and Response to Intervention
- Attend and participate in multi-disciplinary team staffings for students being considered for exceptional student education programs or for 504 accommodations
- Assist with tracking different pathways to graduation
- Provided mandated individual and group counseling service to assigned caseload and at risk students
- Worked closely with students to support their school performance, review progress, set academic goals, communication skills, relationship skills, as well as implementing academic interventions
- Provide crisis intervention services and conflict resolution decreasing social emotional crisis
- Made referrals to outside agencies and conducted follow up to promote students' health and safety
- Collaborated with teachers in weekly grade team meetings to discuss best practices to support academic and social progress of our students
- Conduct transcript audits to ensure academic progress
- Evaluated transcripts to ensure students are on track towards graduation as well as updating transfer students academic transcripts in the system
- Conducted transcript reviews and credit accumulation lessons for students to have a better understanding of the process towards graduation
- Facilitate Parent-Teacher Conferences and conduct group meetings with parents to effectively communicate and involve parents in improving student performance
- Utilized various data systems (SESIS (Special Education Student Information System), ATS (applicant tracking system), STARS (Standardized Testing and Reporting), MySchools, Skedula/PupilPath, and New Visions Data Portal)
- Testing Coordinator for NYS Middle School and High School Regents State Exams, CollegeBoard PSAT and SAT School Day
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, New Visions Data Portal, SESIS, ATS, HSST/STARS
- Coordinator of events, celebrations, and recognitions in order to boost morale and show appreciation
- Reliable; punctual; productive; excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Education
Master In Science - School Counseling
Long Island University (SUNY Purchase Campus)
Purchase, NY01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY ALBANY
Albany, NY01.2004
Skills
- Testing Coordinator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Google Docs
- Proficient in New Visions Data Portal
- Proficient in SESIS
- Proficient in ATS
- Proficient in HSST/STARS
- Event Coordination
- Reliability
- Productivity
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Permanent School Counselor Certification
Timeline
School Counselor (Grades 6 to 12)
EAST BRONX ACADEMY FOR THE FUTURE
09.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
SUNY ALBANY
Master In Science - School Counseling
Long Island University (SUNY Purchase Campus)
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