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Joelle Verbist

School Counseling
Flanders,NJ

Summary


Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure School Counseling position in High School environment. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Jefferson Township School District
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.

Middle School Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Jefferson Township School District
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.

Internship-School Counseling

West Morris Central High School
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.

Skills

  • PowerSchool (grades and scheduling)
  • IB Program
  • PSAT and PACT prep
  • Classroom Lessons (college process, coping skills, time management)
  • Naviance for college research
  • 504's and IEP

Practicum- Mental Health

New Pathway Counseling Services
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.

Family Nanny

Jude And Karen Masullo
09.2022 - 05.2023

Nanny for two boy toddlers.

  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Drive children to school.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.

Family Nanny

Joanne Rueff
10.2019 - 04.2023

Nanny for two teenage boys

  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.

Family Nanny

Florian And Katie Matias
09.2017 - 07.2019

Nanny for two teenage girls.

  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.

Family Nanny

Joe And Alison Grzes
01.2017 - 07.2019

Nanny for twin newborns and toddler.

  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Read and discussed stories with children to boost literacy and reading comprehension skills.
  • Assisted children in dressing appropriately for day's activities.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.

Family Nanny

Jane Lynch
05.2012 - 06.2015

Nanny for triplet newborns.

  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.

Waitress

The After
02.2013 - 03.2015

Waitress/Counter Help

  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
09.2020 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, NJ
09.2018 - 05.2020

Associate of Arts - Psychology

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
01.2016 - 05.2018

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
09.2015 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School
Succasunna, NJ
09.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

    Critical Thinking

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Certification

New Jersey School Counselor Certification

Timeline

Middle School Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Jefferson Township School District
04.2024 - 06.2024

Middle School Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Jefferson Township School District
09.2023 - 12.2023

New Jersey School Counselor Certification

05-2023

Internship-School Counseling

West Morris Central High School
09.2022 - 05.2023

Family Nanny

Jude And Karen Masullo
09.2022 - 05.2023

Practicum- Mental Health

New Pathway Counseling Services
05.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seton Hall University
09.2020 - 03.2023

Family Nanny

Joanne Rueff
10.2019 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

College of Saint Elizabeth
09.2018 - 05.2020

Family Nanny

Florian And Katie Matias
09.2017 - 07.2019

Family Nanny

Joe And Alison Grzes
01.2017 - 07.2019

Associate of Arts - Psychology

County College of Morris
01.2016 - 05.2018

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Cape Cod Community College
09.2015 - 12.2015

Waitress

The After
02.2013 - 03.2015

Family Nanny

Jane Lynch
05.2012 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Roxbury High School
09.2011 - 06.2015
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