Policies and procedures
Jennifer Santiago-Branch
School Counselor
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences. SKILLS Listening actively Confidential services Scholarships and grants exploration Suicide prevention Conflict mediation Data analysis and reporting ASCA National Model Principles Career advising 504 Plans Partnership development Team management Clerical (Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Temprory Housing
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
SST Manager
Classical Charter School
Bronx, United States
08.2022 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with parents to foster communication and encourage involvement for student growth.
- Evaluated IEP for compliance with state and federal requirements regulations and rectified non-compliance issues immediately.
- Liaised with teachers to develop Individualized Education Programs to provide quality education for students with disabilities.
- Facilitated special education placement process in partnership with parents to provide free appropriate public education for eligible referrals.
School Counselor
Classical Charter School
Bronx, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education
- Plans/Programs (IEPs)
- Offered counseling services to grades K through 8th
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals
- Counseled students to achieve 80% academic improvement
- Intervened in crisis situations between students or students and teachers
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN, P.S. 83X
Bronx, NY
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Individual Counseling/Group Counseling/Classroom Lessons
- Counsel students in grades 5th through 8th, using solution-focused and person- centered approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance
- Advise and assist numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior issues
- Direct and co-lead weekly groups that targets anger management, social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and conflict resolution training
- Aided with the planning and facilitation of parent workshops
- Educate eighth grade students about career awareness, high school options and scholarships
- Delivered an Anti-Bullying curriculum for grades 4 through 8 focusing on topics such as bullying defined, conflict resolution, sexual harassment, school policy on reporting
- And discipline, role of the internet in bullying, how to handle bullies, and alternative behaviors for bullies and victims
- Taught 10-12 different classroom sessions utilizing the Student Success Skills curriculum to teach students within grades 6th-8th grade healthy stress and time management skills
- Resulting in a 20% increase in students' confidence for handling workload and standardized tests
- Served as school teams: Equity and SLT (School Leadership Team)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
New York Edge 454
Bronx, NY
10.2014 - 11.2021
- Accountable for ensuring New York Edge maintains an emotionally and physically safe environment for youth that meets all compliance and safety requirements set forth by the organization, DOE, DOH, funders and applicable labor law
- Organized special and culminating events, including showcases that highlight student achievement and culturally enriching field trips
- Responsible for recruitment and supervision of participants
- This may include calling, e-mailing, and posting announcements, holding information sessions, encouraging youth, answering applicant questions and other strategies to motivate youth to enroll and continue participation on a consistent basis
- Collaborated with Principal and Assistant Principals on program delivery to align with the goals in relation to student achievement and performance
- Established parent involvement in areas of advocacy, special events, daily operations, education, and trips.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY 08.2019 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - History
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY 08.2022 - 05.2024
Skills
Staff Management
Diverse groups presentations
Mediation and crisis intervention
Individual and family support
Counseling and therapy
Data-driven decision making
Certification
CPI
08-2022
Timeline
SST Manager
Classical Charter School
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Lehman College of The City University of New York
08.2022 - 05.2024
CPI
08-2022
School Counselor
Classical Charter School
11.2021 - Current
SCHOOL COUNSELOR INTERN, P.S. 83X
10.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Science - Counseling
Lehman College of The City University of New York
08.2019 - 05.2022
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
New York Edge 454
10.2014 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Grand Canyon University
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