Shadeika Riley
Amityville,NY
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary/ Middle School Counselor
Imagine Morningside Public Charter School
Morningside, MD
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided effective guidance and support to individuals and groups in counseling sessions
- Created personalized accommodations for 504 plans
- Facilitated collaborative meetings between parents and guardians and teachers to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
- Attended IEP team meetings for special education students to provide input about possible accommodations or modifications needed in the educational setting.
- Organized and facilitated student support groups for topics such as bullying, grief, anger management, and peer relationships.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards goals set during counseling sessions.
- Conducted interactive sessions on Social Emotional learning
- Utilized conflict resolution and peer mediation techniques to effectively resolve disputes
- Monitored attendance
- Facilitating communication between families and school staff.
Program Counselor
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Organized overnight college tours for participants in our Liberty partnership and Science Technology Entry Program (CSTEP, STEP, and LPP)
- Collaborated with teachers and counselors to coordinate educational workshops for student grades 7-12 at Hofstra and partner schools throughout the year
- Increasing accessibility to quality education by providing afterschool support at partner schools
- Handled student registration duties including taking payments for the Saturday Scholars Programing, Summer Scholars Programing, and SAT test prep classes.
- Managed the completion of contracts and processing of payments for vendors and teachers in a timely manner
- Promoted STEP and CSTEP programs during back to school nights
- Provided individual advisement to CSTEP Students (Collegiate Science Technology Entry Program).
Youth Developmental Counselor
Family Service League
Brentwood , NY
12.2017 - 02.2023
- Ensured the completion of diverse projects with the involvement of young individuals
- Provided oversight for student groups on outings
- Assisted students in completing job and college applications
- Provided counseling to youth and parents experiencing difficulties with self-esteem, social-emotional issues, and behavioral challenges.
- Implemented strategies to enhance health, wellness, and Hygiene of young individuals
- Created, implemented, and supervised recreational/educational activities.
Campus Proctor / Substitute Teacher
Portledge Schools
Locust Valley, NY
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed attendance for Pre-k through fifth grade at arrival and dismissal
- Managed the daily lunch blocks for Lower School, ensuring strict compliance with COVID guidelines.
- Successfully fulfilled substitute duties, including coverage for after-school programming.
THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE CASE WORKER
HOPE FOR YOUTH
Amityville , NY
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Maintained and managed all collateral contacts efficiently.
- Enhanced the efficiency of client record-keeping through regular updates to files and documents
- Maintained communication with foster homes through a combination of in-person and virtual visits despite the challenges posed by COVID-19.
- Attended court hearings pertaining to foster care children and their placements.
- Ensured safe transportation for foster children to parents' homes and medical facilities.
- Deliver monthly advising and counseling support to clients
- Attend update meetings for foster children.
- Coordinated with other agencies, schools, hospitals, and mental health providers, to ensure that clients were receiving necessary services.
Guidance Counselor Internship
Copiague High School
Copiague, NY
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Assisted students in registering for the SAT's and other exams.
- Provided individual counseling to students facing academic challenges.
- Monitored and documented academic progression and attendance in a proactive manner.
- Organized and facilitated junior conference meetings
- Prepared students for employment day
- Participated in regular Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings, working closely with colleagues to formulate personalized education plans that address the unique requirements of each student.
- Assisted students in enhancing their resume-building skills.
School Counselor Internship
Copiague Middle school
Copiague, NY
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted individual counseling sessions with students
- Facilitated peer mediation and successfully resolved student conflicts
- Maintained up-to-date student guidance records
- Facilitated productive discussions among students to foster personal growth and awareness
- Consistently participated in CSE meetings.
School Counselor Internship
Wyandanch Milton Olive middle school
Wyandanch, NY
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Offered guidance and support to students through individual and group counseling sessions.
- Facilitated peer mediation sessions to successfully resolve student conflicts
- Reviewed progress report cards and sent out notices to parents regarding students' academic standing.
- Conducted classroom observations and documented student behavior
- Collaborated with school social worker to distribute holiday gift baskets for students in need.
School Counselor Internship
Great Neck Road Elementary School
Copiague, NY
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Provided individual/group counseling to a caseload of State-mandated students to address social-emotional and behavioral concerns.
- Attended CSE (committee on special education) meetings and worked alongside of the school counselor, social worker, and psychologist to implement successful plans for each student.
- Facilitated counseling sessions for individuals and groups
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Brentwood, NY05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Labor Relations
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury 05-2017
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY05-2015
Skills
- Decision making and problem-solving skills
- Team work and collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Customer Service
- Group and individual Advising and Counseling
- Microsoft programs including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Google Classroom
- Conflict Mediation
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Written Communication
- Diverse student populations
- School Program Development to ensure student engagement
Certificationseducation
- Provisional School Counseling Certification, 11/19/2021, 1/31/2027
- Long Island University, MSEd School Counseling, CACREP, 09/2017, 05/2019
- State University of New York at Old Westbury, BA Industrial Labor Relations, 01/2016, 05/2017
- Suffolk County Community College, AA Liberal Arts, 08/2011, 05/2015
Certification
- Provisional School Counseling Certification
- Provisional Attendance Teacher Certification
Timeline
Elementary/ Middle School Counselor
Imagine Morningside Public Charter School
11.2023 - 06.2024
Program Counselor
Hofstra University
04.2022 - 11.2023
Campus Proctor / Substitute Teacher
Portledge Schools
11.2021 - 04.2022
THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE CASE WORKER
HOPE FOR YOUTH
02.2020 - 07.2021
Guidance Counselor Internship
Copiague High School
01.2019 - 04.2019
School Counselor Internship
Copiague Middle school
10.2018 - 01.2019
School Counselor Internship
Wyandanch Milton Olive middle school
10.2018 - 01.2019
School Counselor Internship
Great Neck Road Elementary School
01.2018 - 04.2018
Youth Developmental Counselor
Family Service League
12.2017 - 02.2023
Master of Science - School Counseling
Long Island University
Bachelor of Science - Industrial And Labor Relations
SUNY Old Westbury
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College
- Provisional School Counseling Certification
- Provisional Attendance Teacher Certification
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