Krystle R. Matias
Fanwood,NJ
Summary
A dedicated and qualified professional with experience in professional education & curriculum and clinical mental health counseling. My educational and professional background has allowed me to become well versed in principles related to adolescent education and counseling, utilizing various psychological methodologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
New Jersey Department of Education
New Jersey
12.2020 - Current
- State certified Teacher
- Conduct classroom learning following course curriculum
- Foster child development through educational exercises and learning
- Focus on children academic needs/communication
- Academic parental guidance
C2 education coordinator, Counselor
C 2 Education
Chatham, New Jersey
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated schedules for tutoring sessions, ensuring optimal resource allocation for students. As well as answer phone calls and returning massages.
- Track student progress and identify areas for improvement based on their outcome scores.
- Facilitated communication between parents, students, and educators to support individualized learning plans.
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with teachers and administrators to review, revise (if needed), and implement new instructional materials.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for all students and parents involved in the education process through open lines of communication and transparent decision making.
- Checked in with Teachers time to time to track on student progress and attendance. Strong relationships with students and offer guidance and support.
- Conducted meetings with parents and students to review progress.
- I would open and close the center, covered 90% of C2 responsibilities.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Summit Oaks Hospital
Summit, New Jersey
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Interned for LPC counselor – Mental health practice and related
- Assist and conduct patient intake assessments, psychosocial assessments, Treatment plans, group mediation and therapy.
- Worked with professionals in the field for on-the-job functionality training
- Filed medical paperwork, both insurance and patient discharge related.
Student Internship
Mt. Bethel Village
Warren, New Jersey
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Implement child development through hands on interactions
- Work with organization to help and observe adolescents with special needs
- Interact with faculty to address and deal with behavioral and learning issues
- Conduct one-on-one evaluations to craft special needs-based programs
Substitute, Lead Teacher & Caregiver
Here We Grow
Westfield, New Jersey
01.2007 - 02.2017
- Crafted daily lesson plans
- Tasked with opening and closing the facility as needed.
- Attended to their daily needs as required
- Filled in for faculty when requested
- Lead teacher experience in pre-school and Kindergarten
- Focus on children academic needs.
Au Pair
Au Pair, Private Residence
New Jersey / Frankfurt, Germany
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Private tutor and caregiver for two toddlers
- Conducted English as a second language coursework and program
- Attended to their daily needs as required
- Traveled daily, both regionally and internationally as requested
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a nurturing environment for their development.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavioral concerns.
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning to maintain a healthy space.
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Developed strong bonds with host family members resulting in lasting relationships beyond contract term.
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
Education
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Union County College
Cranford, NJBachelor of Applied Science - Psychology/Teacher Certification
Kean University
Union NJ05.2017
Master of Applied Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LAC)
Keiser University
West Palm Beach FLSkills
- Communications
- Microsoft office & Google Docs Platform
- Classroom Management & Organization
- Extracurricular activity
- Educational leadership
- Academic advising along with Student support
- Observation reports
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Work prioritization
- Professionalism
- Crisis management
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Psychology Today
- Counseling Today
Certification
Teacher: Westfield public schools
Timeline
C2 education coordinator, Counselor
C 2 Education
06.2025 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher
New Jersey Department of Education
12.2020 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Summit Oaks Hospital
12.2020 - 08.2023
Student Internship
Mt. Bethel Village
10.2017 - 12.2017
Au Pair
Au Pair, Private Residence
01.2014 - 07.2014
Substitute, Lead Teacher & Caregiver
Here We Grow
01.2007 - 02.2017
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts
Union County College
Bachelor of Applied Science - Psychology/Teacher Certification
Kean University
Master of Applied Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (LAC)
Keiser University