Michele Semco
Slate Hill,NY
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. Focused School Counselor with 25 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Minisink Valley Central School District
09.1999 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Social Worker
Abbott House
01.1996 - 08.1999
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Long Island University
Tarrytown, NY05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology Minor: Business
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY12.1990
Skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Career advising
- Student Records Management
- Career guidance
- Academic advising
Timeline
School Counselor
Minisink Valley Central School District
09.1999 - Current
Social Worker
Abbott House
01.1996 - 08.1999
Master of Science - Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Psychology Minor: Business
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
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