MONICA A. FLORES
Forest Hills,NY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director, Youth Education Services
Commonpoint Queens
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee Youth Programs funded through 21st Century Learning and Office of Community Schools
- Help cultivate Social Emotional Learning programs within our department
- Work with Schools to ensure high risk cases are being evaluated, including referral system
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote client self-sufficiency
- Organized special events and activities to boost youth engagement and improve lives of at-risk children.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
Outreach Coordinator
Beacon @ George J. Ryan Middle School
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Created and implemented community-based programs to improve education or fill specific needs, such as Financial Literacy Program.
- Provided Social-Emotional Learning to participants on weekly basis.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
School Counseling Intern
S.A.F.E., John Bowne High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to high school students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways
Education
M.S.e.d. - Counselor Education
Queens College, CUNY
Flushing, NY2020
BBA - Accounting
Queens College, CUNY
Flushing, NY2016
Skills
- Program Development
- Relationship Development
- Data Management
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Program Management
- Fundraising Strategies
Leadership Experience Higher Education
- Peer Counselor - CUNY Queens College from 09/2014 to 12/2015. Received training on and counseled students, providing advisement for campus-specific academic, career, and personal concerns.
- Student Coordinator for Peer Support Services at Queens College from 09/2015 to 06/2016. Acted as a Teacher's Assistant for the Practicum of Counseling class, and helped to develop, plan, and fundraise for a weekend community-building retreat for program members.
Certification
School Counselor, Provisional Certification - # 1492603211
NYS DOE Filing Number - # 3959435
Timeline
Senior Director, Youth Education Services
Commonpoint Queens
09.2022 - Current
Outreach Coordinator
Beacon @ George J. Ryan Middle School
09.2020 - 08.2022
School Counseling Intern
S.A.F.E., John Bowne High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
M.S.e.d. - Counselor Education
Queens College, CUNY
BBA - Accounting
Queens College, CUNY