Kelly Renna
Easton,CT
Summary
Compassionate professional committed to facilitating individual and group counseling, enhancing student well-being. Focused on collaboration with educators and parents to implement effective intervention strategies and support student success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Plan for and deliver individual and group counseling services to support social/emotional needs.
- Support students in understanding their credit status and how to maintain "on track" performance.
- Conduct academic and career counseling sessions to guide students in their post-secondary pathways.
- Facilitate conflict resolution and peer mediation employment strategies with students and staff.
- Collaborate with teachers to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Organize field trips to help students identify future pathways.
- Organize high interest speakers and events to connect students with potential future pathways.
- Engage and collaborate with parents to discuss student progress and foster supportive home-school partnership.
- Coordinate mental health resources and referrals for students requiring additional support services.
School Counselor
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2025
- Delivered and planned for individual and group counseling sessions to support social, emotional, academic, and personal needs.
- Utilized student needs assessments to develop and deliver engaging developmental guidance lessons.
- Modeled and taught conflict resolution and peer mediation strategies to students.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention support, addressing immediate student needs effectively.
- Engaged and collaborated with parents to discuss student progress and foster a supportive home-school partnership.
- Coordinated mental health resources and referrals for students requiring additional support services.
Fairfield Ludlowe Head Cross Country Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2025
- Analyzed race strategies to improve competitive outcomes and athlete preparedness.
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing tailored training programs for individual athletes.
- Enhanced athlete endurance with targeted strength and conditioning exercises.
- Mentored assistant coaches, providing guidance on best practices and strategic planning.
- Organized and managed cross country meets, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols, reducing athlete downtime and promoting health awareness.
- Evaluated athlete performances through regular assessments, providing feedback for continuous improvements.
- Ensured optimal athlete health by coordinating with medical professionals to address injuries and maintain fitness levels.
- Increased team cohesiveness through regular communication, goal-setting, team bonding activities and feedback sessions.
Fairfield Ludlowe Head Track and Field Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
11.2011 - 08.2021
- Analyzed athlete performance data to inform coaching strategies and improve outcomes.
- Developed training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Established and maintained a positive team culture fostering sportsmanship and collaboration.
- Mentored assistant coaches, providing guidance on techniques and team management practices.
- Coordinated logistics for track meets, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and event standards.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols, prioritizing athlete health and wellness during training sessions.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies through proper warm-up techniques and conditioning exercises, reducing overall injury rates among athletes.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete performance statistics, providing valuable data insights which informed future training approaches.
- Enhanced athlete capabilities through personalized coaching, leading to better results in track and field events.
- Strengthened team cohesion, organizing regular team-building activities and fostering a supportive environment.
- Built strong relationships with parents of student-athletes, ensuring clear communication regarding expectations and progress updates throughout the season.
- Developed athletes'' leadership skills by assigning team captain roles and providing guidance on effective communication techniques.
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing innovative training programs.
- Coordinated fundraising efforts to support the track and field program, including sponsorships, events, and donations.
- Served as a mentor to student-athletes, offering guidance and support in balancing their academic and athletic commitments.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Sixth Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and student engagement.
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to support academic growth.
- Integrated technology into lessons to promote interactive learning experiences.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in classroom management.
- Led professional development workshops focused on innovative teaching strategies and techniques.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout the year.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted one-on-one tutoring sessions, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed and delivered targeted, small group instruction, utilizing assessment data to determine groupings and needs.
- Collaborated with the library media specialist to deliver engaging book talks, support students in finding "just right reading books," and finding engaging research resources for various units.
Head Middle School Cross Country & Track Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Analyzed athlete performance data to refine coaching strategies and improve outcomes.
- Mentored student-athletes, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship on and off the field.
- Coordinated logistics for track and cross country meets, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and event standards.
- Evaluated individual athlete progress through regular assessments, adjusting training techniques as needed.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents, athletes, and staff, enhancing communication and support networks.
- Boosted overall team success by identifying individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing tailored training programs and schedules.
- Provided guidance on nutrition and hydration strategies to optimize athlete performance during practices and competitions.
- Mentored assistant coaches, sharing expertise in technique development and coaching best practices.
- Increased athlete motivation by setting achievable goals and celebrating milestones along the way.
- Developed strong relationships with athletes, fostering trust, respect, and open communication.
- Developed a rigorous meet schedule, providing athletes opportunities to engage in high level competition at Nationals each year.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT05-2014
Master of Arts - Teaching
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT05-2006
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Academic intervention
- Family support
- Academic support
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Post-secondary planning
Certification
- NCSC - National Certified School Counselor Grades K-12
- Certified Teacher Grades K-6
- Certified Coach with a valid coaching permit, CPR, and first aid certificate
Timeline
School Counselor
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Fairfield Ludlowe Head Cross Country Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2018 - 06.2025
School Counselor
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2025
Fairfield Ludlowe Head Track and Field Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
11.2011 - 08.2021
Sixth Grade Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2015
Head Middle School Cross Country & Track Coach
Fairfield Public Schools
08.2007 - 06.2014
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Fairfield University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sacred Heart University