Michelle Pereyra Reyes
Bronx
Summary
Bilingual Middle School Counselor with extensive experience in New York City public schools, dedicated to delivering socio-emotional support and fostering college and career readiness among students. Proven track record in developing and implementing programs that enhance student engagement and academic success. Core competencies include crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and personalized counseling strategies. Committed to empowering students to achieve their full potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
New York City Public Schools
New York
09.2022 - Current
- Provided at-risk counseling services to students and made appropriate referrals to support services
- Participated in attendance intervention meetings to improve overall school attendance and conducted family outreach
- Created and delivered Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons
- Facilitated student mediations to support conflict resolution and positive school climate
- Served as part of the admissions team to support and increase student enrollment
- Participated in IEP meetings to support students with special education needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education
New York
02.2018 - 06.2022
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Deliver personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Document student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Follow policies and regulations in keeping progress notes and student records.
School Counselor Intern
New Heights Middle School
Brooklyn
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered individual or group counseling to help alleviate stressors of at-risk students.
- Provided resources to families in temporary housing and families that only spoke Spanish.
- Developed workshops and activities to enhance college and career readiness in students.
- Utilized pupil personnel database programs such as ATS, SESIS, and Jupiter.
Child Watch Aide
YMCA of Greater New York
Bronx
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Created a safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Communicated with families about their children's strengths and areas that needed attention.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining a safe and orderly group.
School Counselor Intern
Christopher Columbus Campus (YABC)
Bronx
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained positive relationships with students and met with them to discuss graduation requirements.
- Reviewed school transcripts and prepared graduation folders.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty, and social workers to address problems and enhance student success.
Education
Master of School Counseling -
Alfred University
Alfred, NY06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The City College of New York
New York, NY06.2018
Skills
- Knowledge of student records management (ATS, SESIS)
- Possess high professional ethics, planning, and management skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
- Attendance intervention
Licensure and Certifications
- School Counselor Provisional Certificate (K-12)
- Teaching Assistant- Level 1
- Child Abuse Identification
- Trauma Responsive Educational Practices (TREP)
Timeline
School Counselor
New York City Public Schools
09.2022 - Current
School Counselor Intern
New Heights Middle School
11.2020 - 08.2021
School Counselor Intern
Christopher Columbus Campus (YABC)
12.2019 - 03.2020
Child Watch Aide
YMCA of Greater New York
11.2019 - 08.2020
Paraprofessional
New York City Department Of Education
02.2018 - 06.2022
Master of School Counseling -
Alfred University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The City College of New York