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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Marisa Rozek-Arena

Dover,MA

Summary

Determined School Counselor with ease in team collaboration. Talented in conflict mediation; safety contracts, educating & empowering teens against substance use; supporting adjustment disorders, anxiety, ADHD classroom strategies, self-harm; parent communication; connecting with teens and modeling prosocial behavior and SEL; helping students to overcome barriers to academic development and college readiness; fostering an equitable learning community with lightheartedness.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sixth Grade School Counselor

Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
2023.08 - Current
  • High Level Admin: create and modify student schedules according to learning profiles, teacher skill, and classroom management.
  • Counsel entire sixth grade toward optimal emotional health, social belonging, and academic success.
  • Provide individual, group counseling sessions.
  • Assist students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Travel on overnights with students monitoring them closely while away from their families.
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators.
  • Facilitate weekly social skills groups.
  • Conduct anti-substance use groups.
  • Execute mandated reporting and collaborating w/ DCF
  • Set clear community expectations.

Eighth Grade School Counselor

Westwood Public School District
2022.02 - 2022.06
  • Provided Individual and Group Counseling & Analyzed scores, records, social, emotional, behavioral, and career issues
  • Consulted weekly with Academic and Arts Teams
  • Provided student and administrative support around MCAS testing
  • Chaired Section 504 Plan Meetings
  • Attended IEP Initial Evaluation Meetings
  • Provided Referrals and Resources for Family Systems
  • Collaborated with teachers and counselors to support at-risk students

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School & Eldercare Consultant & Therapist

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
2006.10 - 2022.06

MA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVED: Attleboro, Norton, Norfolk, Berkeley County, Dighton-Rehoboth, Easton

CANTON, MA EDUCATIONAL HOSPITAL: Pappas Rehab. for Children w/ medical needs & multiple disabilities.

BRANDON WOODS OF DARTMOUTH: Elder Home

CADENCE ACADEMY DAYCARE: West Bridgewater

  • Provided Early Intervention to 50 infants to preschoolers weekly.
  • Targeted Quality of Life for 20+ individuals who were minimally responsive each week.
  • Determined evidence-based legal eligibility for DESE student services.
  • Completed legal documentation for compliance and treatment planning.

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Drama Program Choreographer

Montrose School— An Independent Catholic School
2021.10 - 2023.01
  • Co-directed & choreographed grades 6-12 musicals
  • Discovered and utilized all special skills, boosted student confidence
  • Gained strong leadership and classroom management skills by optimizing high school students' ability to model and mentor impulsive middle school students.
  • Adapted choreography as needed based on performer abilities or technical limitations of venues and staff.

Music Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

Roman Music Therapy Services
2018.04 - 2022.02
  • Designed IEP goals and objectives for 10 students each year.
  • Executed music interventions for academic memorization, sustained attention to learning, and supporting social and emotional development.
  • Supervised clinical providers & taught clinical writing
  • Facilitated high school music therapy & songwriting
  • Adhered to strict HIPPA compliant documentation for 100+ clients

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Music Therapist

Arts For Healing & Giant Steps School-CT
2006.10 - 2008.07
  • Became trusted resource for students and families in CT.
  • Designed & composed music therapy interventions - public school and private services
  • Analyzed data to determine effectiveness and modification of treatment.

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RADIO CITY ROCKETTE & NYC MUSICAL THEATER

Radio City Music Hall & Various Broadway Companies
1997.10 - 2004.01

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Education

Master of Arts - Expressive Arts Therapies & Clinical Counseling

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Concert Dance

Point Park College
Pittsburgh
05.1997

Skills

  • Risk Assessment & Counseling for social, emotional, and behavioral development of students
  • School Incident & Bullying Investigation
  • Conflict Mediation & Safety Plans
  • Promoting self-advocacy & healthy digital citizenship
  • Support parents & teachers, liaise w/ external agencies
  • IEPs & 504s case manager

Certification

  • DESE License- School Counselor (5-12) **** 536281
  • RI Licensed Music Therapist- #MUS00012
  • Board Certificated Music Therapist-*08201

PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

EDUCATOR

  • Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro- Educated stroke support Group families on using music in rehab.
  • New England Region Music Therapy Conference- Presented: “What to Do When Sessions Go Wrong”
  • High School Assemblies: “What is Music Therapy?” "How to Become a Counselor?" "Caring for a Career"

SPECIALIZED TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Nonsuicidal Self-Harm (NSSI) & Suicide Prevention
  • iDecide Facilitator-Drug Education Curriculum: Intervention, Diversion, and Empowerment
  • Additional Language: Italian Proficient
  • Proficient Use of Instruments: Guitar, Piano, Voice, Flute, Movement, Drums, and Art
  • Sparhawk Party Band - member - singer/guitarist/harmonist/flautist/percussionist

Timeline

Sixth Grade School Counselor

Christa Mcauliffe Charter School
2023.08 - Current

Eighth Grade School Counselor

Westwood Public School District
2022.02 - 2022.06

Drama Program Choreographer

Montrose School— An Independent Catholic School
2021.10 - 2023.01

Music Therapist & Clinical Supervisor

Roman Music Therapy Services
2018.04 - 2022.02

School & Eldercare Consultant & Therapist

Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island
2006.10 - 2022.06

Music Therapist

Arts For Healing & Giant Steps School-CT
2006.10 - 2008.07

RADIO CITY ROCKETTE & NYC MUSICAL THEATER

Radio City Music Hall & Various Broadway Companies
1997.10 - 2004.01

Master of Arts - Expressive Arts Therapies & Clinical Counseling

Lesley University

Bachelor of Arts - Concert Dance

Point Park College
  • DESE License- School Counselor (5-12) **** 536281
  • RI Licensed Music Therapist- #MUS00012
  • Board Certificated Music Therapist-*08201
Marisa Rozek-Arena