Marielyn Vasquez
Sayreville
Summary
Bilingual (English/Spanish) high school counselor with over seven years of experience supporting the academic, emotional, and social development of diverse student populations. Skilled in culturally responsive counseling, crisis intervention, and college/career readiness planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
OHEL Family and Children's Services
05.2025 - Current
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and parents.
- Conduct intake assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Utilize CBT and solution-focused therapy to support emotional regulation and coping.
- Collaborate with schools, case managers, and providers to ensure continuity of care.
School Counselor
Piscataway Magnet School
09.2024 - Current
- Lead academic guidance and college/career readiness programming.
- Coordinate Dual Enrollment & Middlesex High School Scholars programs.
- Manage Naviance, NJ STARS, and recruitment initiatives.
- Serve as 504 Plan Lead and support HIB case management.
- State Testing Coordinator: NJ GPA, NJSLA, and College Board SSD accommodations.
- Assist students in exploring college and career options, applications, and financial aid.
School Counselor / Behavior Specialist
Achievement First Charter School
01.2019 - 12.2023
- Delivered individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
- Designed and managed behavior systems, growth plans, and progress monitoring.
- Partnered with teachers, administrators, and families to improve outcomes.
- Facilitated IEP/504 meetings and implemented student support plans.
Education
M.S. - Mental Health Therapy
Alfred University
01.2023
Advanced Certificate - Counseling
Saint Rose University
01.2021
M.S. - School Counseling
Alfred University
01.2019
Skills
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Testing Coordination
- Behavioral Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- HIB Support
- 504 Plans
- I&RS; Support
- Psychotherapy Techniques
- Case Documentation
- Clinical Documentation
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
OHEL Family and Children's Services
05.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Piscataway Magnet School
09.2024 - Current
School Counselor / Behavior Specialist
Achievement First Charter School
01.2019 - 12.2023
Advanced Certificate - Counseling
Saint Rose University
M.S. - School Counseling
Alfred University
M.S. - Mental Health Therapy
Alfred University