Michael Kolton

• Facilitated academic and social-emotional support for more than 200 students, enhancing their college and career pathways.
• Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on career exploration, high school navigation, grade calculation, and financial aid for freshmen and sophomores.
• Coordinated and led interactive sessions with college admission counselors and financial aid representatives focused on optimizing post-secondary planning and financial aid processes.
• Engaged in team discussions and planning sessions to drive effective school improvement strategies.
• Contributed to school safety by actively participating in crisis and threat assessment team.
• Assessed individual student development and adapted counseling methods to ensure impactful guidance.
• Expanded knowledge base by engaging in ongoing education at pertinent conferences and seminars.
• Delivered comprehensive instruction on college admissions procedures and scholarship eligibility to empower student decision-making.
• Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes
• Facilitated communication between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources to address diverse student needs effectively.
• Coordinated, organized, and oversaw the administering of PSAT, SAT, PreACT, and ACT tests within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students
• Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.

• Counseled a caseload of approximately 340 students to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational situations
• Promoted and enhanced the learning process for students through an integration of academic, social/emotional, and career development
• Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course selection, study skills, and time management
• Delivered counseling services through small group and individual counseling
• Assisted students with special needs in compliance with IEP and 504 guidelines
• Collaborated with teachers, social workers, and other personnel to meet student needs
• Organized and oversaw administering of IAR state tests

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Endorsed by multiple teachers for substitute teaching roles, demonstrating a strong reputation for effective instructional support.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of student attendance and assignments to ensure seamless handover to regular teaching staff.

• Developed and facilitated engaging residential programs to enhance student experiences and foster community.
• Administered assessments to identify student strengths and align educational paths with potential career interests.
• Authored letters of recommendation to endorse students' outstanding leadership and community service contributions.
• Fostered quality parent engagement to enhance overall student development through consistent communication and informative newsletters.
• Maintained the health, safety, and security concerns of students while maintaining confidentially

Academic Support

Contributed to academic staffing meetings focused on optimizing student assistance in partnership with teaching staff.

Collaborated with committee members to develop and implement strategies supporting student success.

Organized and led re-entry transition meetings for students to ensure smooth integration into academic programs.