NADIA JOHNSON
Hoboken
Summary
Energetic and student-centric professional experienced in advising students on academic, social and emotional issues. Additional expertise in delivering individualized life skills workshops, and counseling students on higher education options and career paths. Focused on adhering to the established objectives of counseling programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Community Counselor
American Institute For Foreign Study
04.2016 - 12.2020
- Expanded assigned territory that resulted in increase of the number of host families by 20% over 4 years.
- Guided host families through the process of housing the Au Pair (a 18-27 year old child care specialist from abroad) including screening on the phone, in-person interviewing, and matching the host family with the Au Pair.
- Oriented both host families and Au Pairs about federal regulations and guidelines with the goal of having a successful experience.
- Served as main contact for both host families and Au Pairs when any additional information was requested, or any issues arose.
- Conducted regular phone and in-person check-ins to foster positive cultural exchange experiences.
- Organized and hosted regular LIVE “cultural events” and workshops for both host families and Au Pairs.
- Assisted Au Pairs in selecting and planning their education requirement in the U.S. based on their experience from their country and their educational and professional goals.
- Mediated difficult situations and continued to monitor any issues that arose between the host family and Au Pair.
- Executed marketing initiatives, proactively sought local partnerships; delivered presentations in local schools, prenatal yoga studios, libraries, and community centers to educate young families about the enriching experiences of hosting an Au Pair and the affordable child care this option presented.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
School Guidance Counselor
Watertown High School
12.2014 - 04.2016
- Initiated and executed strategies that resulted in 20% increase of English Language Learners students applying to colleges.
- Monitored students who were at risk of not graduating on time.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communication to support students' educational goals.
- Encouraged students to carefully consider career options and related academic decisions based on personal strengths and goals.
- Created and delivered lessons to English Language Learners (ELL) students about college and career options.
- Wrote personalized letters of recommendation for college-bound students; collaborated with teachers to obtain as much personalized insight about students as possible.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, advocating for students so that they can receive the support they need.
- Encouraged ELL students to attend college tours organized by Guidance Department.
- Used Naviance to stay current on data about colleges Watertown High School students were considering; assisted ELL students in mapping out their college path.
- Invited as many college admission counselors as possible to speak at Watertown High School so that students would get anidea of college options available to them.
- Wrote and distributed monthly newsletter to Juniors and Seniors keeping them up to date on the latest at Watertown High School.
- Translated transcripts of ELL students who attended schools in different countries.
Education
M.Ed. - School Guidance Counseling
Cambridge College
Cambridge, MA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05.1996
Two Year Certificate Program - English & Italian Language & Literature
Charles University
Prague, Czech Republic1990
Skills
- Parent counseling
- Teacher guidance
- Cultural competency
- Career advising
- College planning
- Guidance workshops
- 504 Plans and IEPs
- Mental health assessments
Timeline
Senior Community Counselor
American Institute For Foreign Study
04.2016 - 12.2020
School Guidance Counselor
Watertown High School
12.2014 - 04.2016
M.Ed. - School Guidance Counseling
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
San Jose State University
Two Year Certificate Program - English & Italian Language & Literature
Charles University
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