Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Lauren Krupa

Sewell,NJ
Lauren Krupa

Summary

Professional School Counselor offering 14 years of experience counseling students on mental health, social-emotional learning and interpersonal conflicts. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the school counseling program. Licensed Associate Counselor seeking supervision through part-time employment in outpatient or virtual counseling setting.

Overview

20
years of professional experience

Work History

Washington Township Board Of Education

School Counselor
2010.09 - Current (14 years)

Job overview

  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Led professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness and effective communication strategies.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
  • Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.

Brightview Assisted Living

Wellspring Director
2008.08 - 2010.08 (2 years)

Job overview

  • Improved resident satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans and regularly assessing progress.
  • Enhanced staff efficiency through comprehensive training programs and consistent performance evaluations.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses and organizations to enhance community offerings.
  • Streamlined administrative processes, resulting in a more efficient workflow for staff members.
  • Supervised on-site staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations as needed.
  • Fostered positive relationships with residents by addressing concerns promptly and effectively.

Horizon Partial Care

Adult Mental Health Case Manager
2003.09 - 2005.11 (2 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Improved client outcomes by developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and healthcare providers through diligent coordination and advocacy.
  • Increased client engagement in mental health services by providing supportive counseling and psychoeducation.
  • Reduced crisis situations by implementing preventive interventions and monitoring clients'' progress regularly.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, contributing to a supportive environment that encouraged growth and recovery.
  • Documented all client interactions thoroughly, maintaining accurate records compliant with industry best practices.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Wilmington University , New Castle, DE

Master of Education from School Counseling Elementary And Secondary

Walden University , Minneapolis, MN

Master of Science from Psychology

University Overview

61 credits earned

Richard Stockton University , Pomona, NJ

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Skills

  • Mediation and Crisis Intervention
  • Student Records Management
  • Professional Referral Network
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Classroom Management
  • Counseling
  • Self-Esteem Building
  • Empathy Development
  • Behavior Management
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Anger Management
  • Group Counseling
  • Professional Development

Accomplishments

  • Managed a high-volume caseload of 250 students, including 10% with IEP and 504 plans.
  • Co-wrote the school counseling curriculum program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.

Affiliations

  • NAEYC
  • NJSCA

Timeline

School Counselor

Washington Township Board Of Education
2010.09 - Current (14 years)

Wellspring Director

Brightview Assisted Living
2008.08 - 2010.08 (2 years)

Adult Mental Health Case Manager

Horizon Partial Care
2003.09 - 2005.11 (2 years & 2 months)

Wilmington University

Master of Education from School Counseling Elementary And Secondary

Walden University

Master of Science from Psychology

Richard Stockton University

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
Lauren Krupa