Orlando Gonzalez
Manhattan
Summary
Knowledgeable Counselor/Advocate with solid background in supporting individuals' academic and emotional development. Guided numerous individuals through transitional phases and facilitated successful conflict resolution. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and personalized counseling strategies.
Experienced with individual and group counseling to address individuals' academic, social, and emotional needs. Utilizes evidence-based strategies to enhance individuals' coping skills and resilience. Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical standards in educational and professional settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Miami Dade County Public Schools
10.1996 - 11.2019
- Worked with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in order to design a student oriented master schedule/framework.
- Assisted students with appropriate and adequate course selections.
- Addressed Substance Use issues within the learning and home environment.
- Participated in weekly scheduled team meetings in order to review and assess long and short term goals.
- Collaborated by providing referrals to outside resources and professionals in order to incorporate best practices and other social / developmental assistance.
- Provided assistance to families dealing with homelife crisis and/or substance use disorder.
- Arranged interventions for at risk students with regards to behaviors and academics, i.e., risky behavior and/or drug use.
- Participated in Individual Educational Plan Team meetings in order to address special needs and learning disabilities.
- Implement new strategies and approaches to current practices with social-emotional development
- Conducted At-risk assessments and remained involved in professional development and intervention best practices.
Elementary School Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
10.1996 - 08.1999
- I was a general elementary school teacher working with 2nd and 3rd grade students.
- I created lesson plans and adequate evaluations in accordance with the Sunshine State Standards.
- I was the assigned ESL teacher for both grades.
- I worked with inclusion students with disabilities and active I.E.P's and 504 plans.
- I was involved and part of Multidisciplinary team meetings in order to address certain Exceptionalities.
- I was involved with participation in Best Practices professional development workshops.
- I worked with grade level teams in order to effectively present new curriculum and strategies
Education
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - P -
College of Staten Island, CUNY
06.2025
Master of Science - School Counseling, K-12
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with the ESOL endorsement
Florida International University
Miami, FL09.1996
Skills
- Self-esteem building
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental health support
- Multicultural competence
- Group counseling
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Anger management
- Problem solving techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CRPA-p
- School Counseling Certification
- Teaching Certification
- Driver's License May 2018 to May 2028 State of Florida
- TESOL Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Miami Dade County Public Schools
10.1996 - 11.2019
Elementary School Teacher
Miami Dade County Public Schools
10.1996 - 08.1999
Master of Science - School Counseling, K-12
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with the ESOL endorsement
Florida International University
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - P -
College of Staten Island, CUNY
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