GLORIA VARGAS
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Student-focused counselor with years of experience supporting students' mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Engaged on keeping students on-track with supportive approach. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Experience with guiding students on academic and career decisions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor
P.U.L.S.E. Transfer High School
09.2017 - Current
- Individual/Mandated Counseling
- Counseled at-risk students aged 17-21, addressing academic, social, and personal development goals
- Actively participated in IEP processes, and provided services as per student's IEP, and developed SMART goals
- College and Career Counseling
- Guided students in making decisions about careers and assisted with the college application process
- Participated in attendance outreach meetings, IEP meetings, and behavioral intervention conferences
- Student Recruitment and Programming
- Conducted student interviews, evaluated transcripts, and programmed student courses
- Managed transcript updates
- Planning interviews
- Conducted outreach and interviews for at risk students
- Handled all referral services to alternative programs
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about students' academics
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor
Monroe Academy For Visual Arts & Design H.S.
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Counseled students using solution-focused, reality, and person-centered approaches to address various issues
- Group Counseling: Led weekly boys and girls groups discussing topics such as social skills, attendance, coping skills, and more
- Organized a successful college fair and facilitated college applications, FAFSA submissions, and SAT sign-ups
- Classroom Guidance: Taught advisory classes to 9th-grade students on organization skills, time management, studying basics, and the importance of education
- School Teams: Actively participated in Attendance Outreach meetings, daily BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team) meetings, and SIT (School Implementation Team) meetings
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential
- Helped students transition and understand graduation requirements
Education
Master of Science - Bilingual School Counseling
Mercy University
The Bronx, NY05.2012
Skills
- Problem Resolution Skills
- Excellent Multitasking Skills
- Effective Communication and Organizational Skills
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- College Planning and Career Fairs
- Individual/Mandated Student Counseling
- At Risk Student Support
- Excellent Parent Communication Skills
- Programming Background
- Transcript Review/Senior Certification
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- MS Office
- STARS/ATS/SESSIS
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Academic advising
Certification
- Permanent School Counseling Certificate, 2022
- Bilingual Extension Certificate, 2016
- Child Abuse and Violence Prevention Certificate
- DASA Certificate (Anti-bullying)
Timeline
Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor
P.U.L.S.E. Transfer High School
09.2017 - Current
Bilingual High School Guidance Counselor
Monroe Academy For Visual Arts & Design H.S.
09.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Bilingual School Counseling
Mercy University
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