Francine Sclafani
Seaford
Summary
I am applying for an internship as a clinical mental health counselor. Presently a dedicated secondary school teacher with extensive experience fostering supportive, intellectually engaging environments that promote student success and critical thinking. I am seeking to transition into mental health counseling, where I can apply my strengths in empathy, assessment, and relationship-building to support individuals in healing and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Mineola High School
Garden City Park
09.2006 - Current
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage critical thinking among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse social studies topics.
- Implemented technology tools to enhance student learning experiences, including utilizing Webex and zoom platforms for online teaching and classes.
- Created formative and summative assessments to evaluate student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Organized field trips to provide real-world context for historical events studied.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching strategies and student engagement, performance and motivation.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Reviewed textbooks used in the classroom for accuracy of content related to state standards.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lessons while promoting respect for diversity among students.
- Utilized data from assessments results to inform instruction decisions accordingly.
- Collaborated with other faculty members on curriculum development initiatives.
- Coordinated extracurricular clubs such as Key Club, Student Government, and S.A.D.D. for students to participate in.
- Tutored struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of social studies material.
- Remained up-to-date with emergency procedures to keep students and staff safe in emergency events.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Coordinated fundraising campaigns, such as a pancake breakfast and creating an American flag field of honor, for community members and students to bring awareness, and raise money for these causes.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to appropriate resources.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Elmont Memorial High School
Elmont
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Created lesson plans focusing on world history, important historical figures and events that have impacted modern society.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Participated in professional learning communities within the department to share best practices and strategies for enhancing student learning.
- Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians regarding student achievements and areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY06-2027
Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12-2003
Bachelor of Arts - History
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2001
High School Diploma -
Cold Spring Harbor High School
Cold Spring Harbor, NY06-1997
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Collaborative teaching
- Student advocacy
- Peer coaching
- Project-based learning
- Service learning
- Parent communication
- Cultural competency
- Relationship building
- Intervention planning
Certification
- NYS Permanent Certification, Social Studies, 7-12
Accomplishments
- Chi Sigma lota, National Counseling Honors Society, April 2025
- Kappa Delta Pi, National Education Honor Society, April 2002
- Phi Alpha Theta, National History Honor Society, April 2001
Timeline
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Mineola High School
09.2006 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Elmont Memorial High School
09.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Master of Arts - Secondary Social Studies Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Binghamton University
High School Diploma -
Cold Spring Harbor High School
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