ERICA DINOFF
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor with extensive experience in delivering academic, career, and personal guidance to a diverse student population. Proven ability to create inclusive environments and develop tailored intervention strategies that effectively address individual needs. Strong relationship-building skills with parents, teachers, and administrators have consistently contributed to enhanced student success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Probationary School Counselor
Hicksville High School
Hicksville, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Guide students through the college admissions process, collaborating with admissions counselors
- Schedule students using PowerSchool to ensure academic success
- Provide academic, social, and emotional support while exploring postsecondary options
- Advise students on NYS diploma requirements and academic pathways
Per Diem Crisis Counselor
Response Crisis Center / National Suicide Hotline
05.2023 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive suicide risk assessments and safety evaluations
- Implement emergency interventions for high-risk individuals
- Teach coping strategies to reduce suicide risk and promote recovery
- Connect clients with local resources for continued support
School Counselor (Leave Replacement)
Wantagh Elementary School
Wantagh, NY
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted group counseling and guidance lessons to foster social-emotional growth
- Provided mandated counseling sessions tailored to individual student needs
- Taught coping strategies to improve student well-being
School Counselor (Leave Replacement)
Brentwood High School
Brentwood, NY
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Analyzed Eschools data to create intervention plans for at-risk students
- Participated in RTI meetings to develop accommodations for school-avoidant students
- Assisted students with college applications via Common App and Naviance
- Developed and implemented safety plans for students in crisis
School Counseling Substitute
Howitt Middle School
Farmingdale, NY
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Conducted student mediations to resolve conflicts
- Assisted in Infinite Campus scheduling for the upcoming academic year
- Worked with administrators to implement at-risk student success plans
- Helped establish a Restorative Justice Classroom to support student mental health
School Counseling Intern
Farmingdale High School
Farmingdale, NY
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Participated in IST meetings to address student concerns in attendance, academics, and mental health
- Conducted home visits to support at-risk students and implement interventions
- Assisted in scheduling meetings, junior conferences, and postsecondary planning
- Contributed to annual review meetings to ensure curriculum accommodations
School Counseling Intern
Howitt Middle School
Farmingdale, NY
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Attended IEP and CSE meetings to support students with special education needs
- Applied data analysis to progress reports for academic scheduling
- Designed a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) project called the 'Self-Soothe Box' for students managing anxiety
- Created a new student group to build a welcoming and inclusive school culture
Education
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Long Island University
Brookville, NY12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, NY05.2021
Skills
- Academic advising
- Safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- College admissions guidance
- Student scheduling
- Social-emotional learning
- Resource connection
- Conflict resolution
- Group counseling
- Active listening
- Coping strategies
- Collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Career Pathway Planning
- Problem-solving
- Time management abilities
- Student advocacy
Certification
- School Counseling Certificate, 08/23
- Attendance Teacher Certification, 11/23
Accomplishments
- Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Honor Society, 2022, Present
- Psi Chi - International Honor Society in Psychology, 2020, Present
- President's List - Farmingdale State College, 2017, 2021
Timeline
Probationary School Counselor
Hicksville High School
01.2024 - Current
School Counselor (Leave Replacement)
Wantagh Elementary School
11.2023 - 01.2024
School Counselor (Leave Replacement)
Brentwood High School
10.2023 - 11.2023
Per Diem Crisis Counselor
Response Crisis Center / National Suicide Hotline
05.2023 - Current
School Counseling Substitute
Howitt Middle School
05.2023 - 05.2023
School Counseling Intern
Farmingdale High School
01.2023 - 04.2023
School Counseling Intern
Howitt Middle School
01.2022 - 06.2022
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Farmingdale State College
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