JOSE MERCADO
South Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable Counselor who has worked in all aspects of Student Support Services. As a School Counselor at Science Park High School I have the benefit of working with students from diverse backgrounds in all aspects of the student support spectrum. My area of expertise is college and career readiness, however, I have lengthy experience in crisis intervention, 504, and mental health prevention.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Science Park High School, Newark Public
Schools
Newark, NJ
09.2006 - Current
- Counseled a caseload of 250 students in areas such as college application process and financial aid Conducted classroom presentations on careers, bullying, social and emotional development using Naviance college and career program.
- NAVIANCE Site Manager and turn-key trainer.
- Trained all staff and produced end of year reports as well as registered students and parents in NAVIANCE software.
- Assisted Vice Principal of Scheduling in creating Master Schedule via Power Scheduler.
- Advised students in regards to schedules (course requests).
- Served as Class Advisor 2008 & 2010.
- Collected and disaggregated data (testing, graduation, college acceptance, and scholarships).
- Maintain academic records for all assigned students.
- Served on SST (Student Support Team) and 504 committee which focused on dealing with school culture issues as well as referral of students with academic and socio-emotional issues.
- Conducted classroom presentations on careers, bullying, social and emotional development using Naviance college and career program.
- Planned over 50 college admissions site visits annually as well as organized college fairs, and on-site admissions interviews.
- Organized tutoring program with New Jersey Medical School student volunteer organization.
- Coordinated dual enrollment course program with New Jersey Institute of Technology and Essex County College.
Counselor
EOF, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
11.2003 - 09.2006
- Academic advisor for EOF students enrolled in six year Pharm.D program.
- Served on Academic Oversight Committee
- Created and maintained academic and personal files for 100 Pharm. D candidates.
- Coordinated and supervised tutoring program which serviced 50 students in courses such as Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology.
- Coordinated five-week residential academic program for first year EOF pharmacy students.
- Conducted workshops in resume writing, interviewing, time management, and study skills.
- Conducted interviews of high school pharmacy applicants and made recommendations for admissions.
Attendance Counselor
Newark Public Schools
Newark, NJ
09.1997 - 11.2003
- E Conducted investigations of students with excessive absences.
- Conducted home visits, parent/student conferences, and made court referrals.
- Counseled students regarding truancy.
- Maintained attendance records for school population of 2,000.
- Member of Pupil Resource Committee which met to discuss referred cases regarding 504 accommodations, substance abuse, and emotional and academic issues.
Program Coordinator
READY Foundation
Newark, NJ
07.1993 - 08.1996
- Caseworker for 50 students and their families in non-profit community based organization.
- Provided after school tutoring program.
- Provided family support in areas such as housing, employment, and education.
Education
M. Ed - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University
B.S/B.A - Administration of Justice in Puerto Rican & Hispanic Caribbean Studies
Rutgers University
Certification
School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS) Certification
Affiliations
President, Essex County School Counseling Association
Member, New Jersey Association of College Admissions Counselors
Timeline
School Counselor
Science Park High School, Newark Public
Schools
09.2006 - Current
Counselor
EOF, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
11.2003 - 09.2006
Attendance Counselor
Newark Public Schools
09.1997 - 11.2003
Program Coordinator
READY Foundation
07.1993 - 08.1996
M. Ed - Counseling Psychology
Rutgers University
B.S/B.A - Administration of Justice in Puerto Rican & Hispanic Caribbean Studies
Rutgers University
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