Mollie A. Wraga
Summary
Dedicated, culturally competent, and enthusiastic education professional driven to aid students in creating bright futures based on personal strengths, academic ability, and career goals. Innovative professional with experience in creating and delivering data driven programming to student populations. Proven ability to direct and lead a team in delivering program goals. Offering 4+ years of professional experience in various educational settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Clearview Regional High School
11.2021 - Current
- Designed deliverables and executed workshops on various topics including: career exploration, high school transition, post-secondary planning
- Managed caseload of 275+, 9th-12th grade students through interpersonal, social emotional, and academic challenges
- Provided individualized college/career, academic advising to all grade levels to support student's post-secondary goals
- Collaborated and coordinated outside referrals for mental health services, as well as coordinating care with caregivers, providers, school and student.
- Curated academic success plans for students at-risk for failure and retention
- 504 Case Management - lead annual meetings for both new and existing 504's, worked to provide specifically tailored academic supports for clarity between student, faculty, and family
School Counselor
Community Academy Of Philadelphia CS
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Managed caseload of 300+ 9th & 10th grade students and conducted individual assessments to determine academic and social/emotional needs
- Designed and delivered engaging orientation aimed at improving 9th grade connection and transition
- Implemented CAP Student Ambassadors (OL's) program to expose upperclassmen to leadership opportunities to promote school connectedness for 9th grade students
- Designed and delivered engaging workshop aimed at improving 9th grade connection and transition
- Coordinated high school events to promote school connectedness & community (Career Day/Virtual Week, Homecoming, Pep Rally, Community Days, College Week/Fair, etc.)
- Developed & implemented phased reopening plan for high risk 9th grade students 2020/2021 SY
- Designed and delivered engaging workshop aimed at improving 9th grade connection and transition
- Implemented college/career programming and developed student-centered in-class lessons
- Acted as Community Service Liaison & provided service opportunities for all students
Education
M.Phil.Ed - Professional Counseling
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA2019
M.S.Ed - Counseling & Mental Health Services
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA2018
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ2017
Skills
- Student records management
- Career advising - skills exploration, resume writing, interview prep
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Case Management
- Academic Advising
- Excellent organizational and administrative Ability
- Career Counseling
Certification
- Pennsylvania K-12 School Counselor (2019)
- New Jersey K-12 School Counselor (2019)
- NFHS Certified Coach (NJ, 2019)
- American Red Cross Lifeguard (Dec. 2022)
- Water Safety Instructor (Nov. 2022)
Additional Experience
- Penn GSE Graduate Ambassador - Office of Admissions (2017-2018)
- Curated student tours, serving as a school ambassador
- Served as a panel member for prospective students interested in Penn GSE
- Participated in online Q&A sessions to prospective students
Timeline
High School Counselor
Clearview Regional High School
11.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Community Academy Of Philadelphia CS
08.2019 - 11.2021
M.Phil.Ed - Professional Counseling
University of Pennsylvania
M.S.Ed - Counseling & Mental Health Services
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Education
Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey
- Pennsylvania K-12 School Counselor (2019)
- New Jersey K-12 School Counselor (2019)
- NFHS Certified Coach (NJ, 2019)
- American Red Cross Lifeguard (Dec. 2022)
- Water Safety Instructor (Nov. 2022)
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