Marie Kaminski
Guidance Counselor
Providence,RI
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 preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
09.2009 - present
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Secondary ELA
Nathanael Greene Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2009
- Documented and communicated student progress on course goals to identify areas in need of improvement.
- Created course syllabus to clearly communicate expectations and standards for student success.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance
Providence College
Providence R.I. 09.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/ Early Childhood Education
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 09.1981 - 06.1989
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Individualized education programs
Individual and family support
Student records management
Mediation and crisis intervention
Data-driven decision making
Maintaining confidentiality
Student counseling
ASCA RISCA
Member of ASCA
Member of RISCA
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
09.2009 - present
Master of Arts - Guidance
Providence College
09.2004 - 06.2007
Secondary ELA
Nathanael Greene Middle School
09.2001 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services/ Early Childhood Education
University of Rhode Island
09.1981 - 06.1989