Richard Silva
Eastpoint,RI
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at East Providence High School, adept in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Skilled in developing individualized education plans and fostering social-emotional health, I effectively enhance student outcomes through active listening and problem-solving, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students.
I have also spent 35+ years in the classroom teaching chemistry and biology during the regular school year, summer school, and through credit recovery programs after school. I have worked with students of all learning abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
City of East Providence, East Providence High School
East Providence, RI
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted students in identifying academic and personal challenges, providing guidance and support.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized education plans for students in need.
- Conducted group counseling sessions addressing social skills and emotional well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress to ensure effective follow-up.
- 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.
Team Member / Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market Inc
Providence, RI
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted in training new hires on operational procedures and best practices.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
High School Chemistry/Biology Teacher
City of East Providence/East Providence High School
East Providence, RI
09.1987 - 08.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate student understanding of complex biological concepts.
- Implemented hands-on laboratory experiments to enhance practical learning experiences.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and innovations in teaching biology.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education / Biology-Chemistry
Providence College
ProvidenceHigh School Diploma -
East Providence High School
East Providencek RIMaster of Arts - School Counseling
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2001
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Academic support
- Special education support
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Social and emotional health
- Listening actively
- Problem-solving
- Letters of recommendation
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
Timeline
School Counselor
City of East Providence, East Providence High School
09.2023 - Current
Team Member / Prepared Foods
Whole Foods Market Inc
10.2022 - Current
High School Chemistry/Biology Teacher
City of East Providence/East Providence High School
09.1987 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education / Biology-Chemistry
Providence College
High School Diploma -
East Providence High School
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Rhode Island College