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RADHEEKA SHARMA

New York,NY

Summary

School Counselor with over 8 years of experience in K-12 Settings. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Manhattan Charter Schools
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Regularly met with mandated and non-mandated students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment and externally.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention.
  • Developed and implemented IEPS to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavioral Intervention Plans for students with special needs.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational goals.
  • Collaborated with the Response to Intervention (RTI) team and conducted progress monitoring for non-mandated students.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Contributed to Response to Intervention (RTI), Leadership and Attendance Meetings.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Developed and implemented SEL plans to foster academic success.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Identified and conducted necessary ACS Calls
  • Utilized platforms such as PowerSchool, Behavior Support and ParentSquare

School Counseling Intern

Tompkins Square Middle School
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducting regular individual and group counseling sessions to meet students' IEP goals
  • Maintaining up-to-date Individual Progress Reports to track student development
  • Effectively utilizing JumpRope and Sesis for note-taking and session tracking
  • Implementing regular check-ins and follow-ups to ensure continuous student support
  • Contributing to student academic success through tailored counseling strategies

School Counseling Intern

Vanguard High School
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Managed regular individual counseling sessions, fostering student's personal and academic growth
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Efficiently tracked and updated mandated counseling sessions, ensuring compliance with Sesis
  • Co-led 'IMatter' group sessions, delivering impactful SEL lessons to 9th graders
  • Guided 14 seniors through college counseling, successfully formulating post-secondary plans for all
  • Collaborated with school internship advisor, enhancing school's web presence and student communication

Small Group Instructor/STEM Teacher

Catapult Learning
01.2023 - Current
  • Strategically partnered with teachers to plan K-8 intervention instructions
  • Designed and executed personalized small group instruction for high-risk students, enhancing their learning outcomes
  • Implemented the Core Instructional Model of Gradual Release for effective small group lessons
  • Maintained detailed student progress records, identifying challenges and areas for improvement
  • Successfully delivered STEM lessons using Catapult curriculum for grades 5-8, fostering a love for science and technology
  • Leveraged Fullbloom Apps center, UltiPro, and Stars for efficient educational management

Associate Teacher

The Quad Preparatory
08.2021 - 01.2023
  • Received mentorship directly worked with head teachers and clinicians to help individualized education plans for students
  • Directly worked with head teachers in personalizing lessons with students
  • Lead and planned lessons for students' weekly Culture class
  • Worked with students to help them achieve their academic and socio-emotional goals
  • Facilitated and lead small group discussions from the academic curriculum
  • Utilized Google Suite, in particular Google Drive and Docs
  • Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships between students, teachers and parents.
  • Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Maintained consistent classroom schedule with wide range of experiences.
  • Used diversified strategies for instruction and immersion to help students engage in classes.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Teacher's Assistant

The Goddard School
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues students faced and recommended solutions
  • Performed special tasks such as calming activities and personalized instruction to help students with special needs learn and grow
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups
  • Chess teacher for Pre-K students; created chess lessons using the Chess at Three curriculum, implementing exercises and used repetition which enabled students to grasp concepts quickly
  • Worked in close liaison on student's progress with lead teachers and parents
  • Created brief French lessons on Zoom for students to access during the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place order

Instructional Assistant

Manhattan Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated K-1 student learning through personalized and small group instruction
  • Implemented Fundations program to enhance early literacy skills, focusing on phonetics
  • Assessed and addressed students' social, emotional, and academic needs, setting relevant goals
  • Developed engaging lesson materials and visual presentations to supplement teaching plans
  • Applied Responsive Classroom techniques to encourage student independence and academic engagement
  • Directed the after-school program at Manhattan Charter School, devising educational activities and collaborating with lead teachers

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

City University of New York- Hunter College
New York, NY
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English

City University of New York- Queens College
Flushing, NY
05.2017

Skills

  • Parent/School presentations
  • Therapy and counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Individual and family support
  • Listening actively
  • Professional referral network
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Group therapy facilitator
  • Classroom guidance
  • Career advising
  • Special education support
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Coping strategies
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Regulatory compliance
  • IEP and special education
  • Academic advisement
  • Student accommodation
  • Social and emotional health
  • Student advocacy
  • Rational problem solving
  • Solutions-focused
  • Conflict mediation
  • Student records management
  • Compassionate
  • Academic support
  • Group counseling
  • Career guidance
  • Referral coordination
  • Attention-deficit disorder experience
  • Conflict resolution
  • Career awareness
  • Diverse student populations
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Social-emotional learning

Timeline

School Counselor

Manhattan Charter Schools
08.2024 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Tompkins Square Middle School
01.2024 - Current

School Counseling Intern

Vanguard High School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Small Group Instructor/STEM Teacher

Catapult Learning
01.2023 - Current

Associate Teacher

The Quad Preparatory
08.2021 - 01.2023

Teacher's Assistant

The Goddard School
09.2019 - 08.2021

Instructional Assistant

Manhattan Charter School
08.2017 - 05.2019

Master of Science - School Counseling

City University of New York- Hunter College

Bachelor of Arts - English

City University of New York- Queens College

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