Kathy Chan
Buffalo
Summary
School Counselor with experience in public school settings supporting diverse student populations across academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. Proven ability to deliver data-informed SEL programming, facilitate individual and group counseling, collaborate with special education teams, and guide students and families through academic planning and transition milestones. Experienced in crisis intervention, family engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Bilingual in Cantonese; conversational Mandarin.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
PS 48 Martin Luther King Cultural Institute
Buffalo, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted SAIG sessions for a targeted student group.
- Facilitated students' preparation for high school applications.
- Oversee planning and execution of celebratory events.
- Facilitated leadership and community service activities for NJHS students.
- Supported special education classes, including 12:1:1, 8:1:1, and AU classes.
- Led conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to enhance the school environment.
- Strengthened communication channels with parents and teachers to support student learning objectives.
- Provided Social Emotional Lessons to individual classrooms based on data collected.
Intern
PS 076 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy & PS 48 @MLK
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Offered assistance to individuals and groups addressing personal and academic concerns.
- Implemented SEL initiatives for specific cohorts.
- Reviewed student data to generate insights on diverse circumstances.
Intern
Williamsburg Preparatory High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided tailored assistance to students through Zoom interactions.
- Contributed to IEP meetings by observing goal entry.
- Engage in coordinating a virtual college and career fair.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling and Guidance
NYU Steinhardt
New York, NY06-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Counseling
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2020
Skills
- Knowledge of the ASCA Model
- Empathy and Compassion
- Class schedule preparation
- Records maintenance
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Academic support
Certification
Permanent school counselor certification
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese): Native/Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin): Limited
English: Full Professional
Timeline
School Counselor
PS 48 Martin Luther King Cultural Institute
08.2022 - Current
Intern
PS 076 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy & PS 48 @MLK
09.2021 - 06.2022
Intern
Williamsburg Preparatory High School
03.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Counseling
University At Buffalo
Master of Arts - School Counseling and Guidance
NYU Steinhardt