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Kyra Denish

Cherry Hill,NJ

Summary

Highly-qualified Guidance Counselor excels in program, policy and procedure evaluations and improvements through highly-effective data-driven decision-making. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Palmyra Middle School
Palmyra, NJ
09.2021 - Current
  • Meet individually and with small groups to help students on various social and emotional needs
  • Maintain an open line of communication with parents/guardians, staff, and behavioral health agencies to ensure student support and success across all populations (IEP, 504, ELL, etc.)
  • Collaborate with student council advisor and elementary school counselor to facilitate transition from 5th grade to 6th grade through orientations and classroom visits
  • Provided guidance to administration on disciplinary action and performance management.
  • Analyzed data to develop strategies that address staff needs.
  • Maintained confidential personnel files in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provided advice and counsel on employee relations issues ranging from attendance problems to harassment claims.

Before & After School Teacher

Barton Elementary School & Russell Knight Elementary School
Cherry Hill, NJ
11.2019 - 06.2021
  • Assist in planning and implementing the curriculum and activities for children in grades K-5
  • Promote a safe, secure, and friendly environment that encourages student engagement.
  • Established relationships with parents to ensure open communication about their child's progress.
  • Provided guidance on how to apply critical thinking skills when solving problems.

Copywriter

Burlington Corporation
Burlington, NJ
08.2018 - 11.2019
  • Brainstormed new approaches to increase engagement with target audiences.
  • Performed keyword research to optimize content visibility in search engine results.
  • Provided guidance on best practices for tone of voice across all channels.
  • Reviewed and edited copy to ensure accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with brand standards.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary & Secondary School Counseling

Wilmington University
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05.2018

Skills

  • Confidential Services
  • Policy and Procedure Improvements
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Student Records Management
  • Listening Actively
  • Academic Support
  • Career Planning
  • Personnel Engagement
  • Employee Relations

Certification

  • New Jersey State Counseling Certification (K-12), 09/2021
  • Delaware State Counseling Certification (K-12), 09/2021
  • American School Counseling Association Member
  • ASCA Trainings, Trauma and Crisis Specialist, School Data Specialist, Mental Health Specialist, College Admissions Specialist

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • 2023 NJ Governors Educator of the Year award for Support Staff
  • 2018 Leadership Academy Graduate
  • NCAA All American Scholar

Timeline

School Counselor

Palmyra Middle School
09.2021 - Current

Before & After School Teacher

Barton Elementary School & Russell Knight Elementary School
11.2019 - 06.2021

Copywriter

Burlington Corporation
08.2018 - 11.2019

Master of Science - Elementary & Secondary School Counseling

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Arts - English

Ithaca College

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