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Shaylah Counts

Newark,NJ

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.

Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with students from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Safiyaa Bashir LPC LLC
Montclair, NJ
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Will complete 600 hours under supervision of licensed professional counselor .
  • Will document clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Will observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Will prepare reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
  • Will develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Co-facilitate all girls group counseling
  • Completed one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients suffering from various mental illnesses and issues.
  • Provide comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Youth Advocate Counselor

Lead Charter High School
Newark, NJ
10.2018 - Current
  • Develops comprehensive engagement plan to support average of 46 graduates from 2023 and additional LEAD graduates during 2018-2021 school year.
  • Develops and implements individualized academic, social and post-secondary plans for at least 20 at risk current students.
  • Uses several data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement in order to meet requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Provides crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Reviews and discuss students' academic credentials, post-secondary interests, and educational goals by helping students understand their options and next steps.
  • Assist over 45 high school seniors to complete college, vocational and job applications. Facilitates classroom discussions to emphasize leadership development, work and college readiness.
  • Develops and conducts workshops to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics.
  • Collaborates with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress in order to deliver supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Educates students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Works with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Schedule weekly and bi-weekly advisement and counseling sessions with students.
  • Support school counselor with curriculum and write lesson plans for career and college prep workshops and seminars.
  • Supports school counselor in graduate success class, audits of transcripts and credits, grade uploads to PowerSchool and scheduling.
  • Maintain student files and draft case notes to document student progress
  • Develops individual plans and written follow-up plan with individual graduates in college/career that identifies their needs/challenges and determines clear next steps to address/overcome barriers.
  • Manages social media accounts for Alumni Association.
  • Teaches financial literacy class for juniors and seniors.
  • Creates monthly benchmark data on graduate retention in education or career monthly.
  • Conducts outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Collaborates with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Develops and implements programs to support children's mental health and well-being
  • Plans, promotes and manages parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.

School Counseling Intern

Lead Charter High School
Newark, NJ
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Completed 600 hours serving as school's primary school counselor intern.
  • Worked with students individually as well as collaborated with families and peers to enhance student achievement.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize leadership development, workforce and college readiness.

School Counseling Practicum Student

Lead Charter High School
Newark, NJ
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Completed over 100 hours, direct and indirect services at Barry University CARE Center and Lead Charter High School.
  • Assisted School Counselor with one on one services for youth.
  • Participated in trainings and meetings for school counselor.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, families, and staff.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize leadership development, work and college readiness.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Newark Charter School Fund
Newark, NJ
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Supported Executive Director on special projects and day-to-day schedule.
  • Managed internal administrative office duties.
  • Managed content of NCSF website.
  • Coordinated with finance and operations contractors (i.e., benefits, payroll, IT support).
  • Managed grant documentation system.
  • Compiled expense reports, timesheets, and other forms for processing.
  • Supervised two summer interns Associate Athletic Director & Special Project Compiled expense reports, timesheet.

Associate Athletics Director

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
Newark, NJ
07.2016 - 06.2018
  • Supervised four programs for both boys’ and girls’ basketball, soccer, track & field and cheerleading.
  • Reorganized Athletic Department policies, hiring documents, handbook, guides, and standards.
  • Oversaw over 40 student-athlete conduct and academic eligibility; developed tutoring program for students.
  • Maintained over 40 student athlete records and department documents
  • Supervised five part-time coaching staff.
  • Planned all teams travel logistics.
  • Managed njschoolsports.com athletic page by updating stats, team rosters, game schedule, etc.
  • Served as department liaison for New Jersey Charter School Athletic League.
  • .Served as spokesperson and promoter of Great Oaks Legacy Charter School Athletic Department.
  • Monitored budget , payment request and expenditures, keeping facility within budget

Executive Assistant

Newark Charter School Fund
Newark, NJ
07.2013 - 07.2016
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers and CEO.
  • Lead logistics planning and management of all NCSF events, coordinating budgets, and venues.
  • Managed office supply budget resulting in 33% reduction in spending between FY14 and FY15.
  • Assisted in onboarding of new employees and supervised interns.
  • Manages CEO’s calendar and arranges meetings, travel schedule and coordinates travel logistics, builds internal and external relationships crucial to the success of the organization.
  • Manages variety of special projects.
  • Supports finance function in bi-weekly check distribution, timely bill payment, and administrative support for annual audit.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling And Clinical Mental Health

Barry University
Miami, FL
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rider University
Trenton, NJ
05.2011

Skills

  • Utilize appropriate theories to help students achieve success in academic, personal/social, and career-related matters
  • Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues
  • Ability to build strong rapports with students and parents
  • Develop and implement comprehensive group counseling program
  • Academic, College and Career Advisement
  • Youth Development
  • Financial Aid Applications
  • Multicultural sensitive approach to counseling
  • Use needs assessments to design interventions and assess programs
  • Advocate for students through collaboration with teachers, families, and peers
  • Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word and Outlook 12years, PowerSchool, School Force, Efforts to Outcome (ETO) and Schoology
  • Planning and Organizational Skills
  • Case documentation

Certification

NJ School Counselor Standard Certificate (receiving in January)

NCE (exam in October to become Nationally Board Certified)

ASCA Student Membership

Timeline

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern

Safiyaa Bashir LPC LLC
08.2023 - 12.2023

School Counseling Intern

Lead Charter High School
01.2023 - 05.2023

School Counseling Practicum Student

Lead Charter High School
08.2022 - 12.2022

Youth Advocate Counselor

Lead Charter High School
10.2018 - Current

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Newark Charter School Fund
06.2018 - 10.2018

Associate Athletics Director

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
07.2016 - 06.2018

Executive Assistant

Newark Charter School Fund
07.2013 - 07.2016

Master of Science - School Counseling And Clinical Mental Health

Barry University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Rider University

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