Professional School Counselor with 30 years of experience with Adult Education students. Committed to long-term student success through well-rounded education programming.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Waterbury Adult Education
10.2023 - 06.2025
Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
Pupil Services Specialist-School Counselor
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction/USD1
06.1997 - 07.2021
Responsible for all aspects of educational placement for incarcerated youth.
Duties include child find, transcript requests and evaluations.
Schedule classes based on students credit status and diploma completion needs.
Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Worked cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
School Counselor
Waterbury Adult Education
06.1992 - 07.1997
Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counselor
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
05.1986
Human Development And Family Studies -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.1983
Skills
Assess Students
Parent and Student Communication
Student Records Management
Update Records
Effectively Work with Parents
Adult Education Programming
Certification
Certified School Counselor, 068
Timeline
School Counselor
Waterbury Adult Education
10.2023 - 06.2025
Pupil Services Specialist-School Counselor
State Of Connecticut Department Of Correction/USD1
Education Specialist, National External Diploma Program Advisor/Assessor/Portfolio Review at Rockbridge County Adult Education And Piedmont Virginia Community College, Thomas Jefferson Adult EducationEducation Specialist, National External Diploma Program Advisor/Assessor/Portfolio Review at Rockbridge County Adult Education And Piedmont Virginia Community College, Thomas Jefferson Adult Education