NOELLE BELLAMY
New York,New York
Summary
Student-centered Post-Placement Counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging healthy relationships, identity building, and helping students navigate their transition from Public to Private Education. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students and their families to the necessary resources to enhance education and career prospects. Passionate about college preparation/readiness and familiar with strategies for preparing students for the rigors of Higher Education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
BRAVO National Advisory Board Member
Bowdoin College Admissions Office
01.2022 - Current
- Served as a liaison between the Bowdoin Admissions team and the NYC based alumni interviewers during annual meetings to communicate progress updates effectively.
- Championed diversity initiatives within training programs, and cultural awareness best practices.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.
Post-Placement Counselor (Middle and Upper School)
Prep for Prep
10.2018 - Current
- Provided individualized academic and social-emotional counseling for 71 assigned students.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies and crisis management plans to help students develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Communicated closely with school deans, advisors, and parents to advocate for each student's needs.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and developed new best practices such as offering parent check-ins with Post-Placement Counselors, a Prep for Prep Family Council, and a yearly student self-care and identity building retreat.
- Established trusting alliances with students and their families through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.
College Counseling Administrative Assistant
Lycée Français de New York
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Managed and submitted application materials to Colleges and Universities both domestically and internationally for 98 seniors each year.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Scheduled 100+ College Admissions visits and coordinated two annual college fairs hosting 50+ international and domestic college and university Admissions Officers.
- Planned and coordinated AP exams, the PSAT/NMSQT, and a College Counseling retreat for students in grades 10th-12th.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported students applying for accommodations with the College Board.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
Supervisor for the Diversity Club
Lycée Français de New York
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Facilitated and supervised DEI oriented discussions with members of the Student Diversity Club.
- Advocated for inclusive and intersectional school practices such as gender neutral bathrooms.
- Developed and implemented student initiatives aimed at addressing unconscious bias, microaggressions, or other barriers to inclusivity within the school community highlighting the differences between American race relations and French culture.
- Counseled administration, faculty and staff regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues in French.
- Co-developed and launch the 'Faculty and Staff Diversity Club' to promote equitable and culturally responsive school wide policies and best practices.
- Chaperoned two SDLC trips monitoring 12 students.
English Teaching Fellow
University of Western Brittany
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught English Language courses to roughly 100 students working towards a Masters Degree.
- Enhanced classroom learning environment by implementing creative activities that catered to different learning styles.
- Improved literacy skills of struggling students with targeted reading interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Increased student comprehension by employing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating real-world examples.
- Developed strong rapport with fellow teaching assistants by maintaining open communication channels and sharing tangible resources.
- Promoted student collaboration through group projects and peer review exercises, fostering a positive community atmosphere.
Education
A.B. - French Language And Literature
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME05.2015
Skills
- Proficient with Naviance, RepVisits, Microsoft and Google Suites, Slack, and Asana
- Leadership experience
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Innovative Problem-Solving
- Motivational Interviewing
- Adept at Crisis & Conflict Management
- Networking capabilities
- Strategic Planning
- Counseling
- Public speaking ability
- Administrative Support
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
BRAVO National Advisory Board Member
Bowdoin College Admissions Office
01.2022 - Current
Post-Placement Counselor (Middle and Upper School)
Prep for Prep
10.2018 - Current
College Counseling Administrative Assistant
Lycée Français de New York
07.2016 - 10.2018
Supervisor for the Diversity Club
Lycée Français de New York
01.2016 - 10.2018
English Teaching Fellow
University of Western Brittany
08.2015 - 06.2016
A.B. - French Language And Literature
Bowdoin College
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