FATMA ANAR
School Counselor
Wayne,NJ
Summary
Strengths-based, solution-focused counselor with a proven track record of empowering adolescents to enhance problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and academic confidence. Expertise in integrating Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programming, small-group counseling, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. Strong background in fostering partnerships with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to promoting student well-being and success. Committed to creating a positive impact through innovative strategies that nurture resilience and personal growth in young individuals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
48
48
Certifications
Work History
Coordinator of the Summer Camp for a minority group
01.2006
Middle School Counselor
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
01.2017 - Current
- Conducted individual student academic counseling for academically underachieving students
- Provided counselor evaluation for each 8th grade student applying highschools
- Helped the students with their career choices, future goals and plans, and academic improvement through individual counseling and classroom guidance lessons
- Created and facilitate lunch bunch groups for new students and students with specific behavior problems
- Provided classroom guidance lessons to each class on social-emotional issues and academics
- Worked effectively with children with ADHD
- Held consultation meetings with parents to help students with specific issues
- Member of School Safety Team
- Participated in RTI/ SRS meetings with Special Education team and grade level meetings with teachers
- Coordinated and implemented Pathway to College Program in collaboration with other teacher advisors- 1 year program
- Performed Risk Assessments using Columbia Suicide Rating Scale
- Performed as a 504 case manager
- Submitted annual and monthly counseling calendar to the administration and the teachers
- Provided opportunities to interns from variety of schools for their counseling internship
- Created video recordings for parents and students on Time Management, Study Tips etc.
- Made student referrals to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
- Participated in parent/teacher meetings to discuss and develop
- Serve as a resource for school personnel and parents.
- Hold numerous counseling zoom sessions with students during pandemic when brick and mortar schools were closed (virtual learning)
- Consult with students, parents, teachers and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of all students
School Counselor (Part-time)
Pioneer Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Administered one-on-one sessions with students to help them with their social-emotional issues
- Consult with students, parents, teachers and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of all students.
School Counselor
Pioneer Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Administered one-on-one sessions with students on problem solving and staying on a task
- Made student referrals to appropriate school personnel and community agencies.
- Developed parental involvement plan in helping children and achieve developmental goals
Middle School Counselor
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Provided individual and group counseling assisting students’ with behavioral and emotional needs
- Created beneficial programs with clear goals and realistic expectations for students and parents
- Designed comprehensive programs by assessing the needs of the students, parents and teachers
- Administered one-on-one parent conference based on student’s needs
- Conducted clubs and activity programs for students and teachers (cooking club for teachers and staff, Social Skills Club for students)
Elementary School Counselor
Green Valley Schools
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Conducted Frostig test to each kindergarten student assessing their developmental areas for 1st grade school readiness along with observation and parent interview
- Provided individual and group counseling to all students on friendship, identity problems, family crisis
- Delivered a series of parent seminars within the “parenting School Program” 4 weekly sessions
- Assisted the administrators in developing and maintaining an effective educational program.
Character Education Teacher – 3rd - 8th grades
Amity School
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Voluntary Contribution
Graduate Assistant
Long Island University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Post-Master's Certificate Program - Child and Family Therapy
New York University
New York City, NY06.2012
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2003
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey05.1998
Skills
Problem-solving
Certification
State of New Jersey, Department of Education School Counselor Standard Certification, May 2006
Affiliations
- 2009 to present (ASCA) American School Counselor Association Member
- Subscriber of QUORA Digest Newsletter
- Member of PESI - a non-profit organization
- Subscriber of ADDitude newsletter
- Subscriber of Childmind.org
- Member of edWeb.net for free edwebinars and CECertificate
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
01.2017 - Current
School Counselor (Part-time)
Pioneer Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
School Counselor
Pioneer Academy
01.2009 - 01.2010
Coordinator of the Summer Camp for a minority group
01.2006
Middle School Counselor
Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
01.2006 - 01.2009
Elementary School Counselor
Green Valley Schools
01.2004 - 01.2006
Graduate Assistant
Long Island University
01.2001 - 01.2002
Character Education Teacher – 3rd - 8th grades
Amity School
01.2000 - 01.2003
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood Education
Marmara University
Post-Master's Certificate Program - Child and Family Therapy
New York University