Nyomi Garcia
Long Branch ,NJ
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance academics and social emotional learning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor/ Antibullying Specialist
Lakewood Broad Of Education- Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Organized and developed school wide programs and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
Social Worker/ School Counselor
Mount Carmel Guild Schools K-12
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Supported students, teachers and families during crisis situations.
- Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents and outside agencies.
- Helped students develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Created intervention and treatment plans for students in need of assistance.
- Provided case management services, counseling, education and life-skills training to diverse, at-risk student population.
- Worked with teachers to implement behavioral improvement plans based on established assessments.
- Participated in IEP and other related meetings that determined and implemented school-wide policies.
Post Adoption Counselor/ Family Support Worker
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESES OF NEWARK
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Provide individual, family and group therapy, consisting issues such as behavior management, bullying, anger management, physical and sexual abuse, depression, relationships, attachment issues, neglect, self-image/ self-esteem, stress and suicide
- Formulate, maintain and update client-related paperwork, including, client diagnostic records, Plan of Care for clients, progress notes and monthly reports
- Identify appropriate course of treatment, assistance and guidance to children and families in need in foster care
- Make appropriate referrals and educate clients on mental health and social service-related topics, such as parenting, parent-child interaction, discipline, job skills, child development, abuse prevention or prenatal care
- Participate and supported families in student performances, school outreach, Family Team Meetings, and teacher–parent conferences.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
Family Worker/School Counselor
GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION, INC- Head Start
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
Education
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJSchool Counseling Certification, State of New Jersey, -
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJCertificate Program in Adoption -
Rugters
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Childhood Development
- Student Rapport-Building
- Positive Learning Environment
- Diverse Student Populations
- Individual and Family Support
- Collaboration
- Advocacy
- Counseling
Affiliations
Chi Sigma Iota, Nu Eta Sigma Chapter- Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Executive Board member, NJCU, Jersey City, NJ 2014
Coordinated recreational activities
Volunteer time and resources to St. Lucy’s shelter
AWARDS AND Nu Eta Sigma Executive Broad member, School Counseling Representative, 2015
HONORS: Virginia Axline Counseling Program Scholarship (Play Therapy), 2015
MEMBERSHIPS: American Counseling Association, 2013-Present
Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International), 2013-Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor/ Antibullying Specialist
Lakewood Broad Of Education- Elementary School
09.2021 - Current
Social Worker/ School Counselor
Mount Carmel Guild Schools K-12
01.2020 - 08.2021
Post Adoption Counselor/ Family Support Worker
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESES OF NEWARK
09.2016 - 08.2021
Family Worker/School Counselor
GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION, INC- Head Start
08.2016 - 07.2017
Masters - Mental Health Counseling
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Seton Hall University
School Counseling Certification, State of New Jersey, -
New Jersey City University
Certificate Program in Adoption -
Rugters
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