Najah Small
New Rochelle ,NY
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Women's Academy of Excellence, adept in individual counseling and crisis intervention. Successfully developed tailored academic plans and led workshops, enhancing student advocacy and mental health awareness. Committed to fostering personal growth and academic success through collaborative strategies and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Women's Academy of Excellence
11.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized academic and career plans to support student success and personal growth.
- Coordinated workshops on college readiness, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities for students and families.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing best practices in counseling techniques and case management skills.
- Analyzed student data to track progress, identify trends, and inform strategic program enhancements.
- Advocated for student needs by connecting them with community resources and mental health services.
- Led initiatives to increase awareness of mental health issues among students through educational programs and outreach efforts.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- Supported students in setting academic and personal goals through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop intervention strategies.
- Conducted workshops on stress management, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote peer support and enhance student relationships.
- Engaged with parents to provide resources and strategies for supporting their children's development.
Education
Education Leadership Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FLSchool Counseling
Norfolk State University
Norfolk Virginia12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Education
City College of New York
Manhattan New York06-1998
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Academic advising
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Career planning
- Adolescent counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
Women's Academy of Excellence
11.2017 - Current
Education Leadership Doctorate - Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University
School Counseling
Norfolk State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
City College of New York
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