RYAN BARRETTE
Hope Valley,RI
Summary
Highly qualified school counselor with 26 years of experience in teaching and counseling across diverse educational settings. Strong creative and analytical skills enable effective problem-solving and innovative solutions. Dedicated team player committed to fostering empathy and compassion, ensuring every student receives the support needed on their educational journey. Passionate about empowering students to achieve their fullest potential through personalized guidance and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Chariho High School
Richmond, RI
02.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Johnston High School
01.2010 - 02.2025
- Designed and coordinated comprehensive school guidance strategies to address academic, social, and emotional needs of students.
- Facilitated connections with community outreach programs, strengthening community ties and support networks.
- Developed effective communication channels with colleagues and parents, strengthening team dynamics.
- Facilitated successful career planning sessions that empowered students to achieve their goals. Delivered impactful counseling services that improved personal well-being and academic performance. Enhanced social skills training that resulted in stronger peer connections.
Adapted Phys. Ed Teacher
Northern Rhode Island Collaborative
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Implemented and designed curriculum
- Reached students of all abilities severe/profound and behavioral
- Creative lesson planning
- Problem solving able to adjust for different learning environments
Physical Education Teacher
Thompson High School
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Designed and implemented physical education curriculum
- Management of school equipment and facilities
- Safety and classroom management
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Providence College
Providence, RI06-2007
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education B.S.
Rhode Island College
01.1999
Skills
- Educational program development
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Educational counseling
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual and family support
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
School Counselor
Chariho High School
02.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Johnston High School
01.2010 - 02.2025
Adapted Phys. Ed Teacher
Northern Rhode Island Collaborative
01.2003 - 01.2010
Physical Education Teacher
Thompson High School
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Physical Education B.S.
Rhode Island College
Master of Science - School Counseling
Providence College