Joanne Philippe
Elmont,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.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor, Restorative Practice
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Regularly meet with students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Contribute to development of effective school policies that addresses issues such as attendance and discipline
- Support culturally responsive practices to include the implementation restorative circles
- Engage in mediations involving students, staff and community members to reduce incidents leading to school discipline systems
- Facilitated workshops on college readiness and career exploration for students and families.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, providing immediate support during critical situations affecting students.
Guidance Counselor
Department of Education-School for Human Rights
Brooklyn, NY
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Counseled students individually and in groups regarding academic progress, social emotional development, mediation, and graduation requirements and college and career planning
- Maintained student academic record and regularly communicate with students and parents regarding academic progress towards graduation
- Worked with attendance team to help improve student attendance
- Sought resources and services outside of the school to improve the emotional,social and academic well-being of our students and their families
- Developed and maintain partnerships with educational institutions and community based organizations to support school initiatives
- Arranged for student participation in college fairs, career exploration, tours and College Now courses
- Provided information on financial aid and planning and assistance with FAFSA, TAP and scholarship applications
- Assisted students with resume writing, job search and internship opportunities
- Collaborated with school psychologist, teachers and other personnel to meet student needs
Guidance Counselor
Northside Charter High School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
- Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements
- Fostered meaningful relationships among students through student field-trip retreats and team-work community service projects
- Provided academic support, resume building skills and link students with internship opportunities
- Successfully managed a caseload of over 100 students
Counselor
Counseling In Schools
New York, NY
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Provided crisis intervention, individual and group counseling to NYC Public school elementary school students and high school seniors
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
- Participated in classroom observations and push in support to ensure social emotional & academic support for at risk students
- Facilitated interaction and communication with families as needed to implement strategies for improving adaptive abilities
- Participated in the student support team to develop and implement student goals
- Co-facilitated restorative justice circles and conducted conflict resolution
QA Consultant, Evaluation & Staffing Coordinator
Axion @ Northside Center For Child Development
New York, New York
04.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided quality assurance and supervision activities to ensure compliance with NYC Early Intervention regulations, policies and procedures
- Assigned teams of clinicians to provide multidisciplinary evaluations and supplemental evaluations for children referred receiving Early Intervention services
- Served as the contact person regarding the availability of clinicians and teachers to provide services
- Maintained a record of all contacts regarding evaluations and home-based service implementation
Guidance Counselor Intern
Marie Curie Middle School 158
Bayside, NY
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Provided individual and group counseling to adolescents on a range of academic and social emotional issues
- Participated in workshops and classroom guidance lessons
- Assisted students with the high school application process and entered data in the applications system
- Assisted school staff with immediate crisis intervention
- Facilitated interventions among students with their peers
- Consulted with school staff members to better students and/or family members
Borough Director
Public Health Solutions
Jamaica, New York
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Trained, supported and supervised Service Coordinators and Administrative Assistants
- Met with Service Coordinators on a regular basis to assess appropriate management of their cases and developed strategies to address problematic cases
- Participated in quality assurance activities and implemented strategies to ensure compliance with NYC Early Intervention regulations, policies and procedures
- Prepared and verified payroll for staff
Education
Master of Science - Master's Degree in School Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
St. Francis College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individual and family support
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Student records maintenance
- Haitian Creole Fluency
Certification
- New York State Permanent Certification in School Counseling, 02/2019
Timeline
School Counselor, Restorative Practice
Valley Stream North High School
08.2023 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Department of Education-School for Human Rights
09.2021 - 07.2023
Guidance Counselor
Northside Charter High School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Counselor
Counseling In Schools
05.2014 - 08.2016
QA Consultant, Evaluation & Staffing Coordinator
Axion @ Northside Center For Child Development
04.2013 - 05.2014
Guidance Counselor Intern
Marie Curie Middle School 158
09.2011 - 06.2012
Borough Director
Public Health Solutions
03.2008 - 01.2012
Master of Science - Master's Degree in School Counseling
Hunter College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Minor in Psychology
St. Francis College