Invested Counselor dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Case Management and Social Work. Respectful and compassionate professional offering at least a 4-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
North Star Uncommon Schools, Fairmount Elementary
10.2022 - Current
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Taught core subjects of math, science, and reading.
Part-Time Behavior Technician
Children's Aid And Family Services
07.2022 - Current
Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs and anecdotal notes.
Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
Promoted positive interactions of children with ADHD, Autism and oppositional defiance behavior by using visual supports, simplifying communication and utilizing stress scales to turn emotions into concrete concepts.
Offered active guidance to families adjusting to life with loved one on autism spectrum.
Used Carelogic to document patient information, progress notes and treatment plans.
Case Manager
The Salvation Army
07.2020 - 10.2022
Facilitate children and families’ care by assessing children and families’ needs, lifestyle, evaluating goal options, creating short-term and long-term plans, coordinating care, providing financial assistance, and gauging progress all while working closely with DCPP
Assisting caregivers with obtaining Kinship Legal Guardianship for their children through family court and financial assistance through DFAB.
Managed caseload of over 300 children in welfare system to provide comprehensive, community-based care.
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
School Counselor Intern
Arts High School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER
NJ Mentor Network
11.2018 - 09.2019
Acted as main point of contact between management, clinical staffs and external community.
Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Became strong advocate for clients.
Directly worked with youth who we're court mandated into the program due to sexual assault charges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield Vo-Tech
Bloomfield, NJ
2013
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
New Jersey City University
Jersey City
2017
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Kean University
Union
12.2023
Skills
Microsoft Word,
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Service Point
Microsoft Access
Google Chrome
Service Point
NJ 211
Care Logic
Salesforce
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
North Star Uncommon Schools, Fairmount Elementary
10.2022 - Current
Part-Time Behavior Technician
Children's Aid And Family Services
07.2022 - Current
School Counselor Intern
Arts High School
01.2022 - 07.2022
Case Manager
The Salvation Army
07.2020 - 10.2022
COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORKER
NJ Mentor Network
11.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield Vo-Tech
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIOLOGY
New Jersey City University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Kean University
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