Laura Magnan
Canton
Summary
Experienced School Counselor with a proven track record at Glastonbury Public Schools, adept in crisis intervention and individual counseling. Successfully developed comprehensive programs that enhanced student outcomes and fostered collaboration among educators and parents. Skilled in data analysis and career guidance, empowering students to achieve their academic and behavioral goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Glastonbury Public Schools, CT
Glastonbury, CT
07.1999 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student mental health and academic success.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school counseling programs aligned with district goals.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to address student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement in social-emotional development.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional disturbances or behavioral challenges.
- Mentored junior counselors, fostering professional growth and enhancing team effectiveness in service delivery.
- Analyzed data trends to inform program adjustments and promote continuous improvement in counseling services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by developing orientation programs and ongoing support mechanisms.
- Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
Teaching Assistant
The Gengras Center for Exceptional Chiler
West Hartford, CT
12.1993 - 06.1999
- Supported instructional activities for students with exceptional needs, enhancing learning experiences.
- Collaborated with educators to develop tailored lesson plans addressing individual student goals.
- Assisted in implementing behavioral management strategies, fostering positive classroom environments.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, parents, and support staff to ensure student progress.
- Project Adventure Instructor: Taught students problem solving, communication and leadership skills through adventure based counseling, organized games, problem solving initiatives and challenge ropes equipment.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Green Mountain College
Poultney, VT05-1992
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Group counseling
- Bullying prevention
- Schoolinks Adminstration
- Career guidance
- CT-SEDS
- Administration of Smarter Balanced
- Section 504 oversight
- Parent collaboration
- MTSS
Timeline
School Counselor
Glastonbury Public Schools, CT
07.1999 - Current
Teaching Assistant
The Gengras Center for Exceptional Chiler
12.1993 - 06.1999
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Hartford
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Green Mountain College