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MARY ANN K. FORTUNATO

MARY ANN K. FORTUNATO

Atlantic Highlands

Summary

Insightful professional in the field of educational and career guidance, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in student counseling, development of career education programs, and vocational assessment techniques. Excels through empathetic listening, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities, ensuring optimal support and guidance for individuals seeking educational and career advice.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Middletown High School South
Middletown
09.2001 - Current
  • Caseload consists of 280 students - sophomores through seniors.
  • Responsible for scheduling, completion of college applications, writing letters of recommendation, parent-teacher meetings, college consultation, individual counseling, conducting threat assessments, organizing and executing Senior Scholarship Night process and event, multi-tasking in an unpredictable environment, large group presentations, maintaining positive relationships with parents and students.

Special Education In-Class Support Inclusion Teacher

Middletown High School South
Middletown
09.1994 - 06.2001
  • Provided one-to-one and whole class instruction based on needs and IEPs, to a wide range of learning-disabled students.
  • Worked cooperatively with mainstream English (grades 10,12) History (USI, USII and World Cultures) and Mathematics (Algebra I) teachers as a co-teacher, strategy, technique and instruction specialist, maximizing potential success for all students.

Resource Center Teacher

Middletown High School South
Middletown
09.1993 - 06.2001
  • Provided one-to-one and whole class instruction based on needs and IEPs, to a wide range of learning-disabled students.
  • Worked cooperatively with mainstream English (grades 10,12) History (USI, USII and World Cultures) and Mathematics (Algebra I) teachers as a co-teacher, strategy, technique and instruction specialist, maximizing potential success for all students.

Education

Supervisor Certification Program -

Georgian Court College
Lakewood, NJ
01.2003

Master of Arts - Teaching Degree

Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
01.1991

B.A. - Psychology with a minor in English literature

Smith College
Northampton, MA
01.1987

Skills

  • Student counseling and academic advising
  • Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
  • IEP development and referral coordination
  • Data analysis and event planning
  • Effective communication and parent engagement
  • Career guidance and advising
  • Team collaboration and parent-teacher collaboration
  • Maintaining confidentiality and academic support

Certification

  • Supervisor Certification, NJ, 10/01/03
  • Student Personnel Services Certification, NJ, 03/01/02
  • Teacher of the Handicapped, NJ, 07/01/93
  • Elementary School Teacher, NJ, 07/01/91

Awards

Teacher/Support Personnel of the Year, Middletown High School South, 2010, Based on parent recommendations, was chosen from a faculty of 150.

Timeline

School Counselor

Middletown High School South
09.2001 - Current

Special Education In-Class Support Inclusion Teacher

Middletown High School South
09.1994 - 06.2001

Resource Center Teacher

Middletown High School South
09.1993 - 06.2001

Supervisor Certification Program -

Georgian Court College

Master of Arts - Teaching Degree

Monmouth University

B.A. - Psychology with a minor in English literature

Smith College

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