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Kate Lubrano

Williamsburg,VA

Summary

Dedicated and Energetic School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social/ emotional and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. Bringing 15 rewarding years success in elementary educational settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Elementary School Counselor

York County School Division
Williamsburg, VA
08.2007 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for needed areas such as emotional regulation, students who have families going through transition, and friendship skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Taught classroom lessons to different developmental levels, grade K-5 on topics such as Diversity, Bullying Prevention, and Career Awareness.

Adjunct Faculty Professor

College Of William And Mary
Williamsburg, United States
01.2022 - Current
  • Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies for graduate students in their first year of counseling.
  • Provided counseling supervision to all students in the course weekly.
  • Served as a liaison between the college and their off-site placement sites.
  • Evaluate and provide feedback on counseling skills.

School Counseling Intern

Newport News City Schools
Newport News, VA
01.2007 - 05.2007
  • Provided individual, small group counseling, and classroom guidance to 8th grade students.
  • Assisted with scheduling and planning for students entering high school.

School Counselor Intern

York County School Division
Williamsburg, VA
08.2006 - 12.2006

● Plan and implement classroom lessons on topics such as conflict resolution, , dealing with stress, study habits, bullying awareness and prevention, ; for grades K– 5

  • Facilitate small groups for students on the topics of friendship and anger management.
  • Organize and plan a community outreach night with Military Families to connect them with resources and education, regarding issues and topics related to being a military family.

Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

Child Development Resources
Williamsburg, VA
09.2004 - 01.2005
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.

Education

M.Ed. - Counseling

College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
12.2003

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Conflict Management
  • Relationship Development

Accomplishments

Received the York County School Division Apple Award for Individual Act of Outstanding Service of Achievement in both 2018, 2021

Professional Presentations

  • Bucket Filling 101: Building Positive Relationships in Your School Community. Co-presenter: Katie Gaylord. Virginia Counselor’s Association Conference 2009.
  • Bucket Filling 101: Building Positive Relationships in Your School Community. Co-presenter: Katie Gaylord. Virginia School Counselor’s Association Conference 2010.
  • Bucket Filling 201: Filling Buckets by Serving Others. Co-presenter: Katie Gaylord. Virginia School Counselor’s Association Conference, 2012.
  • BAM: I'm Here! Now What? Co-Presenter: Matt Tayman. Virginia School Counselor's Association Conference, 2017.
  • I Like to Move it, Move it! Co-Presenter: Dr. Sharon Chung. Virginia School Counselor's Association Conference, 2017.

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty Professor

College Of William And Mary
01.2022 - Current

Professional Elementary School Counselor

York County School Division
08.2007 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Newport News City Schools
01.2007 - 05.2007

School Counselor Intern

York County School Division
08.2006 - 12.2006

Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

Child Development Resources
09.2004 - 01.2005

M.Ed. - Counseling

College of William And Mary

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

East Carolina University
Kate Lubrano