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Kimberly DiBattista

School Counselor
Wayne,PA
Kimberly DiBattista

Summary

Innovative School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications

Work History

Owen J. Roberts School District
Pottstown, PA

Substitute School Counselor
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.

The Vanguard School
Malvern, PA

Substitute School Counselor
01.2022 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.

Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Wayne, PA

Substitute School Counselor
01.2021 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Education

Gwynedd Mercy University
, Gwynedd, PA

Master's Degree from School Counseling
06.2018 - 12.2020

West Chester University
, West Chester, PA

Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
01.2011 - 08.2016

Skills

Mediation and crisis intervention

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Certification

PA Certified School Counelsor

Timeline

Substitute School Counselor

Owen J. Roberts School District
08.2022 - Current

Substitute School Counselor

The Vanguard School
01.2022 - 05.2022

Substitute School Counselor

Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
01.2021 - 05.2021

Gwynedd Mercy University

Master's Degree from School Counseling
06.2018 - 12.2020

West Chester University

Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
01.2011 - 08.2016

PA Certified School Counelsor

Mental Health Specialist

Bullying Prevention Specialist

Trauma & Crisis Response Specialist

Anxiety & Stress Specialist

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist

QPR Certified Gatekeeper

Suicide Prevention Specialist

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