Melissa Craig
School Counselor
Deptford,NJ
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
1-5 School Counselor Long Term Substitute
Shady Lane Elementary School
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Enhanced student emotional and social well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Worked with students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting counseling strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Developed 504 plans advocate for the needs of students, ensuring access to appropriate resources.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
6th Grade School Counselor Long Term Substitute
Deptford Township Middle School
2023.11 - 2024.02
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable school based counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Allowed an open environment for students, parents and teachers to discuss their concerns.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Implemented MTSS interventions and supports.
- Created 504 plans to aide in students academic success.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
Education
M.A., School Counseling -
Rosemont College
12.2022
B.S. Psychological & Social Sciences -
Pennsylvania State University Abington
05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office, Apple and Google applications
- Genesis
- Student Counseling PK-12
- Individual and Group Counseling
- MTSS and 504 plans
- Academic Support
- Emotional Support
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Student Advocacy
Affiliations
- ASCA
- NJSCA
Certification
Certified School Counselor PK-12
-Pennsylvania
-New Jersey
Timeline
1-5 School Counselor Long Term Substitute
Shady Lane Elementary School
2024.02 - 2024.06
6th Grade School Counselor Long Term Substitute
Deptford Township Middle School
2023.11 - 2024.02
M.A., School Counseling -
Rosemont College
B.S. Psychological & Social Sciences -
Pennsylvania State University Abington
Certified School Counselor PK-12
-Pennsylvania
-New Jersey
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