Nicole Iannaggi
Ratner Montessori School
Broadview Heights,OH
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Professional with an experienced background in school counseling and a deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic, trauma and cultural differences of students. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Work History
School Counselor
4 Years- Designed and implemented individualized counseling strategies to foster student growth and well-being.
- Conducted conflict resolution sessions to enhance student interactions and promote a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to establish initiatives focused on reducing bullying incidents and promoting mental health awareness among students.
- Coordinated efforts with educators and families to establish and maintain supportive environments conducive to student success.
- Conducted workshops on social skills and emotional regulation for students in various grade levels.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with differing needs.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with differing needs or disabilities.
- Conducted end of the year data assessments to reevaluate the school counseling program.
- Conducted regular evaluations of counseling programs to ensure effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
School Counselor Intern
1 Year 4 Months- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
- Reviewed and discussed needs assessments to provide meaningful and necessary groups
- Lead empathetic driven individual counseling sessions
- Implemented informative and relevant classroom guidance lessons
- Collaborated with parents, stakeholders, and staff to provide community for students in need
- Helped students who were engaging in conflict by providing mediation
- Assisted staff with positive behavior interventions staff
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
Registered Behavior Technician
1 Year 9 Months- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes
- Conducted functional behavior assessments, functional analysis, preference assessments and assessments of basic learning and language skills to identify target behaviors and purpose of behaviors
- Promoted positive interactions of children with neurodivergent minds using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts
- Used ReThink to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance therapeutic strategies and outcomes.
- Created one on one positive relationships with clients/students in order to help support their individual needs
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies
- Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions
Volunteer
2 Months- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for students
- Promoted positive environment for students to facilitate tutoring and foster learning
- Planned activities for STEM to help students have firsthand experience with experiments and promote different types of learning
- Attended experiential educational field trips to promote engagement and learning
- Supported program leaders with administrative support duties
- Coordinated community outreach programs to enhance engagement and participation.
Education
Master in Education - School Counselor
Bachelor of Science - Major Psychology/ Minor Family Studies
Associate of Arts - General
Skills
Counseling Individual and Group
Crisis Management
Adaptability and Flexibility
Data Driven Comprehensive School Counseling
Verbal and Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Rapport Building with Students
Parents
and Staff
Behavior Observation
Needs Assessment
Clerical Functions
Student advocacy
Accomplishments
- Facilitated group therapy counseling for those with identified grief to help students build positive relationships with others who are in similar situations
- Contributed policy amendments and code of conduct online to new student handbook in 2025.
- Used Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets to collect data tracking spreadsheets
- Collaborated with team of six people in the development of the Learning Support Program
- Problem-solved ways to work with clients who had a negative experience in our environment
Certification
- Licensed School Counselor
- Neurosequential Model in Education NME certified (a neurodevelopmentally-informed, biologically respectful perspective on human development and functioning) to help educators understand student behavior and performance.
- RBT - Registered Behavior Technician
- Licensed Managing Cosmetologist
Timeline
School Counselor
Ratner Montessori School
08.2022 - 08.2026Read More
School Counselor Intern
Gearity Professional Development School
01.2021 - 05.2022Read More
Registered Behavior Technician
Therapy And Wellness Connection
07.2020 - 04.2022Read More
Volunteer
University Settlement
05.2017 - 07.2017Read More
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Arts from General
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Baldwin Wallace University
Bachelor of Science from Major Psychology/ Minor Family Studies
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Cleveland State University
Master in Education from School Counselor
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