Lora Paolino
Astoria,NY
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
The Hallen School
07.2023 - Current
- Provide mandated counseling to students with disabilities in elementary, middle, and high school
- Plan activities and lessons based on both areas of need as indicated on the students' IEP, and the students' individual comprehension levels
- Assist students with identifying triggers and utilizing effective coping mechanisms
- Develop connections with students through different interventions, adapting to what they are comfortable with
- Review google classroom with students to finish any work that is currently due
- Work with students on developing plans for post-secondary education, work, and other transition options
- Advocate for students to obtain support in the classroom, acquire placement in classes that will fit their needs and interests, and utilize strategies that would benefit them and their learning goals.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
SAPIS
The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Served as a Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialist educating students on the effects of substances on their brains
- Delivered daily classroom lessons on a variety of SEL topics including responsible decision making, consequences, goal setting, effective communication, positive relationships, and more
- Met with students both individually and in groups to discuss their knowledge of substances, triggers, consequences and benefits to using and quitting, refusal and removal methods, healthy alternatives, and coping mechanisms, supports, and formulating plans to discontinue use.
Substitute Paraprofessional
J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo School
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Reinforced classroom lessons presented by teachers in small group settings to determine any needed interventions
- Provided instructional, physical assistance and behavior management support
- Advocated for a balanced learning environment by informing teachers of any learning difficulties displayed by the students.
District Performance Operations Manager
Sprint
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Managed and developed over two hundred employees throughout the Bronx, Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan markets
- Engaged in weekly district team meetings which increased efficiency through updated regulations and projects
- Analyzed store financial risk reports to identify areas of improvement and reported elevated risk stores to leadership
- Led multiple districts to an 'Effective' rating with the highest internal audit ranking nationwide in 2018 and 2019
- Adjusted any discrepancies through thorough audit reviews that supported key performance indicators.
Assistant Manager - Retail
Sprint
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Completed observations of store employees' interactions with customers which amplified coaching conversations
- Managed store excellence by monitoring sales and sales traffic to maximize store program initiatives
- Advocated for employees concerning payroll increases, and promotional opportunities
- Managed customer escalations scenarios which allowed store customer experience goals to be met consistently.
Education
M.S.Ed. - Counselor Education, School Counseling
Lehman College
Bronx, NYB.A. - English
Hunter College
New York, NYSkills
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Solutions-focused
Crisis Intervention
Student Advocacy
Individual and family support
Academic Support
Conflict Resolution
Academic advising
Special Education Support
Alcohol and substance abuse
Relationship Development
Certification
New York State School Counselor (K-12), Provisional
Timeline
School Counselor
The Hallen School
07.2023 - Current
SAPIS
The Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
10.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Paraprofessional
J.H.S. 144 Michelangelo School
11.2021 - 06.2022
District Performance Operations Manager
Sprint
07.2017 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager - Retail
Sprint
01.2009 - 12.2013
M.S.Ed. - Counselor Education, School Counseling
Lehman College
B.A. - English
Hunter College
New York State School Counselor (K-12), Provisional
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