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Melissa Ramsingh

Woodhaven,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate school counselor with over five years of experience supporting students in achieving academic success and promoting personal well-being. Skilled in working with diverse populations, and deeply sensitive to students’ socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Proven track record in delivering preventative education, advocating for student needs, mediating conflicts, and providing individualized counseling. Seeking a position that offers continued opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful application of my counseling skills and training.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prevention Specialist

Western Queens Prevention Services
Queens, USA
09.2024 - Current
  • Lead engaging, evidence-based life skills lessons for grades 1-9, promoting resilience, conflict resolution, and healthy decision-making.
  • Deliver drug and alcohol prevention programs across multiple school settings.
  • Collaborate with school leaders and parent coordinators to design and facilitate community workshops, strengthening parent-child communication and self-esteem.

Receptionist

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services
Queens, USA
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Provided front-line support for patients and staff in a busy clinic, handling 50+ daily calls, scheduling appointments, and resolving inquiries with empathy.
  • Verified insurance benefits weekly, ensuring patients understood copays and coverage.
  • Partnered with the operations manager to streamline interdepartmental communication and improve workflow efficiency.

Student Advocate

Harlem Children's Zone
New York, USA
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Supported a caseload of 30 high school students through academic, social, and emotional guidance, leading to improved student engagement and retention.
  • Designed and facilitated career and college readiness workshops, empowering students with practical skills.
  • Organized family engagement events and community outreach initiatives, expanding program visibility and participation.
  • Contributed to agency-wide programming as a trip chaperone, safety monitor, and event staff.

Special Project Counselor

Special Project Counselor
Brooklyn, USA
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Supported two schools during the transition to remote and hybrid learning at the onset of COVID-19.
  • Delivered individual and group counseling sessions via Google Classroom and Zoom, maintaining student well-being and academic focus.
  • Referred families to vital community resources and mental health professionals, ensuring access to ongoing care.

Education

M.Ed. - School Counseling

Brooklyn College (CUNY)
01.2019

B.A. - English

Hunter College (CUNY)
01.2014

Skills

  • Individual & Group Counseling
  • Mental Health Support
  • Career Guidance & Planning
  • Workshop & Curriculum Development
  • Event Planning
  • Student & Parent Engagement
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Community Outreach
  • Culturally Responsive Practices
  • Knowledge of IEPs
  • Prevention & Resilience Training
  • Strong Communication & Facilitation

Certification

  • Provisional School Counseling License
  • OASIS Cultural Humility and Competence
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • NYS OASAS Ethics in Prevention
  • Mandated Reporter
  • NYS OASAS Substance Abuse Prevention Skills Training
  • NYS OASAS Teen Intervene
  • Violence Prevention

Timeline

Prevention Specialist

Western Queens Prevention Services
09.2024 - Current

Receptionist

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services
11.2022 - 11.2023

Student Advocate

Harlem Children's Zone
05.2022 - 10.2022

Special Project Counselor

Special Project Counselor
03.2020 - 06.2021

M.Ed. - School Counseling

Brooklyn College (CUNY)

B.A. - English

Hunter College (CUNY)

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