Paola Alvarez
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Experienced school counselor dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals and personal well-being. Skilled in building strong partnerships with families and teachers to develop customized student plans that effectively address academic challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor, Summer School Coordinator, Saturday School Coordinator
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School
2022.09 - Current
- Provide individual, small group, and crisis intervention counseling services for 250+ students on how to overcome educational, emotional, personal, social and behavioral issues
- Hold Intervention and Referral Services meetings with teachers, administrators and families to develop action plans to help improve students overall performance to achieve academic success
- Assist administrators with class selection and initial schedule construction for each student in grades K-5, which includes creating the master schedule and input into Genesis
- Provide referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
- Establish regular check-in sessions with academically struggling students and families
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Clinical Counselor
The Mental Health Clinic of Passaic
2021.08 - 2023.09
- Conduct individual therapy sessions, intakes, and psychoeducational groups
- Strive to meet the needs for each individual client
- Teach clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, emotional coping skills, anxiety coping skills, and relapse prevention
- Prepare treatment plan documentation with each client
- Complete progress notes and maintain confidentiality
- Work together with clients and family to enhance their knowledge in specific disorders and help the client and family meet their goals
- Consult with a psychiatrist about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications
- Evaluate client's behavior, mood and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
School Counseling Internship
iPrep Academy School (K-8)
2022.01 - 2022.07
- Provided services in areas of academic, personal/social, college, and career development in accordance with the ASCA National Standards Model
- Assisted and advised numerous students on short term crisis situations such as friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior issues
- Assisted 8th grade students and parents in the high school selection process through the use of PowerSchool
- Developed and maintained excellent relationships with staff, students, and parents
- Designed and facilitated short group counseling to students on social skills, time management, improving friendships, and emotional issues
- Collaborated with teachers and parents on successful interventions for students who are struggling academically.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling & LPC Qualification (60 credits)
Kean University
Union, NJ08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Union, NJ05.2017
Associate's Degree in Arts -
Union County College
Cranford, NJ05.2014
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Group Counseling
- Suicide Prevention
- Academic Support
- Special Education Support
- Proficient in Genesis
- Conflict Management
Certification
- New Jersey School Counselor Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Counselor, Summer School Coordinator, Saturday School Coordinator
Central Jersey College Preparatory Charter School
2022.09 - Current
School Counseling Internship
iPrep Academy School (K-8)
2022.01 - 2022.07
Clinical Counselor
The Mental Health Clinic of Passaic
2021.08 - 2023.09
Master of Arts - School Counseling & LPC Qualification (60 credits)
Kean University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kean University
Associate's Degree in Arts -
Union County College
- New Jersey School Counselor Certification
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