Rosaly Lugaro
Deland,FL
Summary
Experienced in fostering a collaborative work environment through partnerships with colleagues to promote an engaged and empowering culture. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and successful outcomes. Adept at leveraging teamwork and interpersonal skills to drive organizational growth and achieve shared goals. Passionate about creating a positive and inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and mutual respect.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of School Counseling & College and Career
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
08.2021 - Current
- Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the school counseling and college & career department.
- Supervise and evaluate the work of 10 members of the School Counseling and College & Career departments.
- Mentor and guide new counselors
- Communicate and collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other staff member to support students needs.
- Prepare necessary reports and statistics related to the programs.
- Interview and made suggestions on hiring members of the department
- Advised students regarding individual academic plans, personal concerns, and possible course of action through individual appointments, drop-in hours, and emails.
- Approve course selection submissions, appeals, add/drops.
- Counsel current and incoming students in the selection of academic courses according to their future college path.
- Assist students in the explorations of different career options through self-assessment and discovery.
- Keep current students engaged in the school’s institutional goals, policies, procedures, and resources.
- Evaluate transcripts
- Serve as liaison for students, parents, and teachers to ensure academic and emotional achievement.
- Work collaboratively with deans, staff, and administration to review procedures and plan of action to better serve students with disabilities, gifted minds, and the entire student population.
- Meet with students and parents about academic performance, college search, and college application process.
College Advisor and Director of International Student Program
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Meet with incoming families i person or virtually.
- Maintain weekly communication with online learners and monitor their academic progress.
- Served as liaison and point of contact between teachers and students.
- Advised and monitored students with rega to academics, college and career planning, and graduation requirements.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students who are “at risk” or dengaged students to create a plan of action.
- Continued communication with families.
- Continued communication with students to assist them in creating a college list, completing college applications, and registering for the SAT, ACT.
- Wrote letters of recommendation for college admissions and scholarships.
- Met with college admissions representatives.
- Keep track of college admissions statistics.
- Hosted and stream presentations with students and parents on diverse topics.
- SEVIS Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) US Department of Homeland Security.
- Issued I-20 Forms for international students and maintain records.
- Liaison between schools, agencies, and international parents.
Director of International College Counseling (Grades 7 -12)
Lake Mary Preparatory School
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Evaluated students’ transcripts, and created students’ schedules.
- Proctored International Test of English Proficiency for academic placement.
- Proctored Advance Placement Test (AP and PSAT).
- Implemented Advisory Curriculum for upper school.
- Coached students and parents in the use of the Naviance platform.
- Met with students, parents, guardians, and/or agents about colleges, career development, and the college admissions process.
- Gathered documentation for testing accommodations.
- Wrote letters of recommendations
- Kept track of admissions decisions and statistics.
- Met with college admissions representatives.
- Organized and supervised college fairs, and tours for juniors and seniors.
- Classroom visits, and workshops.
- Monitored students’ grades and developed Academic Success Plans for those who need additional support.
- Assisted students-athletes with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
- Conducted SKYPE meetings with parents, legal guardians, and/or agents.
School Counselor (Grades 9-12)
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Advised students regarding individual academic plans, personal concerns, and possible course of action through individual appointments, drop-in hours, and emails.
- Approved and signed course selection submissions, add/drops.
- Counseled current and incoming students in the selection of academic courses according to their future college path.
- Assisted students in the explorations of different career options through self-assessment and discovery.
- Kept current students engaged in the school’s institutional goals, policies, procedures, and resources.
- Evaluated transcripts
- Served as liaison for students, parents, and teachers to ensure academic and emotional achievement.
- Worked collaboratively with deans, staff, and administration to review procedures and plan of action to better serve students with disabilities, gifted minds, and the entire student population.
- Meet with students and parents about academic performance, college search, and college application process.
- Proctored Advance Placement Test (AP), Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), ASPIRE, and Standard Attainment Test standardized tests (SAT).
- Advised in all Military Academies and Reserve Officer Training Corps.
- Protected the dignity and confidentiality of every student and family.
Guidance Counselor (VPK-8)
St. Thomas Aquinas
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Prepared and delivered lectures at each grade level on topics such as exceptional character building, human development, and child abuse prevention.
- Designed and delivered student learning activities that integrated computer/technology.
- Advocated for the total need of each student pre-k through eighth grade to encourage maximum growth and development.
- Supported students with academic, emotional, social, or behavioral problems.
- Consulted with parents/guardians, teachers, support staff, administration, and any local agencies, that might be of assistance to the students.
- Participated in parent-teacher conferences.
- Assisted in the development of an individualized educational plan for students with exceptional educational needs.
- Guided students in the selection of diverse high school pathways.
- Planned and organized schoo-wide career day and parent nights.
Guidance Counselor (VPK-8)
Basilica School of St. Paul
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Implemented developmentally appropriate programs to meet students’ needs and promote school goals.
- Consulted and collaborated effectively with parents, teachers, administrators, and other educational community resources to ensure that student needs were met.
- Assisted teachers in the documentation and referral of outside student services such as IEP/504 plans, Response to Intervention (RTI), counseling services, and Child Find, among other programs.
- Ordered, received, and administered standardized tests.
- Guided students in the selection of diverse high school pathways.
- Protected the confidentiality of student’s records and released personal data in according to state laws.
Student Support
Jasper Independent School District
07.2004 - 08.2006
- Helped implement outreach programs for students at risk of dropping out of high school.
- Worked with a computer-based curriculum program to help high school students graduate in a timely manner.
- Identified student skill mastery and deficiencies according to standards.
- Granted access to diverse computer-based tests and received scores.
Human Resources Assistant/Accounts Payable
Army and Air Force Exchange
07.1998 - 07.2004
- Administrator Assistant to the manager at the main exchange -Fort Hood Texas.
- Human Resources Assistant, Fort Hood Texas
- Human Resources, Accounting, Warehouse Worker, Sales Associate- Hanau Germany, Puerto Rico, and Alabama.
Education
Master’s Degree - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
Orlando, FL01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Troy University
Dothan, AL01.2007
2 years Business Administration - undefined
Interamerican University
01.1988
Skills
- Attention to detail, ability to multitask, high degree of integrity and confidentiality
- Bilingual (English-Spanish), multicultural awareness, able to work independently and as an effective team player
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Mac, Outlook, Google, Zoom, Blackbaud, Naviance, SCOIR, and other software
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Performance evaluation and monitoring
Affiliations
- Local Counselor Advisory Board
- Vice President of The Central Florida Consortium of Private School Counselors (2016-2018)
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
- Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC).
Certification
- School Counselor, State of Florida, Present - 2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of School Counseling & College and Career
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
08.2021 - Current
College Advisor and Director of International Student Program
Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy
07.2020 - 08.2021
Director of International College Counseling (Grades 7 -12)
Lake Mary Preparatory School
07.2016 - 07.2020
School Counselor (Grades 9-12)
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
07.2011 - 07.2016
Guidance Counselor (VPK-8)
St. Thomas Aquinas
01.2011 - 07.2011
Guidance Counselor (VPK-8)
Basilica School of St. Paul
07.2010 - 07.2011
Student Support
Jasper Independent School District
07.2004 - 08.2006
Human Resources Assistant/Accounts Payable
Army and Air Force Exchange
07.1998 - 07.2004
Bachelor’s Degree - Business Administration
Troy University
2 years Business Administration - undefined
Interamerican University
Master’s Degree - Counseling and Psychology
Troy University
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