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Kimberly DiBattista
School Counselor
Wayne,PA
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
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
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
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
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
2021.01 - 2021.05 (4 months)
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
2018.06 - 2020.12 (2 years & 6 months)
West Chester University , West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
2011.01 - 2016.08 (5 years & 7 months)
Skills
Mediation and crisis intervention
undefinedCertification
PA Certified School Counelsor
Timeline
Substitute School Counselor
Owen J. Roberts School District
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Substitute School Counselor
The Vanguard School
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
Substitute School Counselor
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
2021.01 - 2021.05 (4 months)
Gwynedd Mercy University
Master's Degree from School Counseling
2018.06 - 2020.12 (2 years & 6 months)
West Chester University
Bachelor of Science from Communication Sciences And Disorders
2011.01 - 2016.08 (5 years & 7 months)
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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