Monica Rodriguez
Kent,CT
Summary
Qualified school counselor with solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Kent Center School
08.2009 - Current
- Foster supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
- Coordinate efforts with community organizations such as the Housatonic Youth Services Bureau to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Enhance student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Support students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Reduce disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Implement the Character Strong social skills curriculum for grades K-5
- Work in partnership with Project Sage of Lakeville, CT to implement a comprehensive, evidence-based healthy relationships curriculum for grades 6-8
- Facilitate classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
- Implement data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Serve as a liaison between families and community agencies to access health, wellness and financial assistance
- Empower parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Identify and address concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintain a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitate parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Responsible for the coordination and case management of 504 accommodation plans.
- Create an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Improve student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
- Conduct regular evaluations of counseling programs to ensure effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed.
Education
Master's Degree - Counseling and Guidance Services
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2008
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education and Teaching
Central Connecticut State University
05.2000
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group Counseling
- Problem Solving
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Work Under Pressure
- Certified Child And Adult CPR
Certification
- Certified School Counselor (068) - CT Department of Education.
- Mental Health First Aid Certification – Mental Health First Aid USA.
- Elementary Education Certification- CT Department of Education.
Timeline
School Counselor
Kent Center School
08.2009 - Current
Master's Degree - Counseling and Guidance Services
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education and Teaching
Central Connecticut State University
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