Renée Swift
Irvington,NY
Summary
Compassionate and experienced School Counselor with over a decade of success supporting students’ academic, social, and emotional development. Skilled in implementing SEL programs, leading crisis interventions, and collaborating with educators, families, and outside providers. Certified School Counselor (NYS) with pending LMHC credential and strong commitment to student wellness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor & Mental Health Counselor
EF Academy International Boarding School
07.2020 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling to international students (grades 9–12) on emotional, social, academic, and behavioral concerns.
- Lead Tier 1 and Tier 2 SEL programming using CASEL framework and NYSED SEL benchmarks.
- Coordinate Health & Wellness Team meetings to track and support at-risk students.
- Facilitate push-in workshops on stress management, mindfulness, empathy, and academic pressure.
- Manage reentry planning following mental health leaves in coordination with families and providers.
- Created streamlined mental health crisis protocol and referral system for early intervention.
- Collaborate with college counselors and dorm staff; consult on cultural and clinical supports for international students.
School Counselor
Soundview Preparatory School
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Provided academic, social, and emotional counseling for grades 6–12.
- Implemented new SEL curriculum and recreated the school’s Advisory Program.
- Mentored Diversity Club, LGBTQ Club, and Girl Talk groups.
- Facilitated SST, IEP, and 504 meetings; supported executive functioning needs.
- Assisted in schedule building and served as testing coordinator for national exams.
- Guided students through college planning and financial aid processes using Naviance, College Board, and ACT platforms.
School Counselor Intern
Westlake High School
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Conducted classroom guidance, career inventories, and parent meetings.
- Assisted with IEPs, CSE meetings, and Senior Portfolio reviews.
- Used Naviance and ESchool to support scheduling and postsecondary planning.
Multiple Roles
Pace University
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Held progressive leadership roles in financial aid, including Associate Director at Pace Law.
- Supervised staff, managed federal aid, facilitated debt management workshops.
- Liaison for student assistantships and international law programs.
Counselor/GED Coordinator
Youth Resource Development Corporation
- Provided life and job skills counseling to atrisk youth (ages 16–21).
- Facilitated GED preparation and conducted career readiness workshops.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Mental Health Counseling
State University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYM.S. - Counseling
Pace University
Pleasantville, NYSchool Counseling Certification - undefined
Long Island University
Rockland County, NYB.A. - Sociology
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz, NYSkills
- SEL Curriculum Development (CASEL, NYSED Benchmarks)
- Providing counseling for individuals and groups
- Crisis Response
- Support for IEP and 504 implementation
- Microsoft Office
- Skilled in utilizing Google Suite tools
- Naviance
- ESchool
- GradeLink
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication
- Multicultural Counseling
Certification
- New York State Certified School Counselor (2011)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – Pending Exam
Timeline
School Counselor & Mental Health Counselor
EF Academy International Boarding School
07.2020 - Current
School Counselor
Soundview Preparatory School
07.2016 - 06.2020
School Counselor Intern
Westlake High School
09.2010 - 12.2010
Multiple Roles
Pace University
01.2000 - 01.2009
Counselor/GED Coordinator
Youth Resource Development Corporation
M.S. - Counseling
Pace University
School Counseling Certification - undefined
Long Island University
B.A. - Sociology
SUNY New Paltz
Advanced Certificate - Mental Health Counseling
State University at Buffalo
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