SAMANTHA M BRANCO
NJ
Summary
I hold a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling and Family Therapy from Seton Hall University, along with a post-graduate Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree. I am certified as a School Counselor by the New Jersey Board of Education and am currently awaiting the approval of my Associate Counselor License (LAC). My academic journey has been fueled by a deep passion for psychology, driving my commitment to understanding the complexities of human behavior.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapy/Counseling Intern
Care Counseling Center
05.2024 - Current
- Review client intake forms
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions to clients
- Shadow and observe sessions with my supervisor
- Maintain detailed and confidential client records in accordance with legal and ethical standards
- Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments
- Provide counseling services in Portuguese and Spanish
Instructional Substitute
Newark Board of Education
11.2023 - Current
- Foster student engagement
- Implement lesson plans
- Manage classroom behavior and promote a positive environment
- Collaborate with school admin to support educational goals
School Counseling Intern
Newark Board of Ed. - East Side High School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist in providing crisis intervention
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create a collaborative support system for students
- Monitor students grades and academics
- Assist students in exploring career options and vocational paths
Education
Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Educational Psychology
Seton Hall University
South Orange12.2024
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling & Family Therapy
Seton Hall University
South Orange08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Cognitive Neuroscience
Rutgers University
Newark05.2022
Skills
- Counseling techniques
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Intake
- Treatment Plan Development
- Individual sessions
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multicultural counseling
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Behavioral Interventions
Certification
- School Counselor New Jersey Board of Education Issued: 10/2024
- Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Expected: 12/2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Psychotherapy/Counseling Intern
Care Counseling Center
05.2024 - Current
Instructional Substitute
Newark Board of Education
11.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Newark Board of Ed. - East Side High School
09.2023 - 05.2024
- School Counselor New Jersey Board of Education Issued: 10/2024
- Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) Expected: 12/2024
Education Specialist (Ed.S) - Educational Psychology
Seton Hall University
Master of Arts - Professional Counseling & Family Therapy
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Cognitive Neuroscience
Rutgers University
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