Professional Summary
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Work History
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Sherri Boyle

Lower Township Elementary Schools
Cape May,NJ
32
years of professional experience

Student-centered Elementary School Counselor with a strong background in decision-making, crisis response, and student advocacy. Known for leading supportive interventions, facilitating guidance lessons, and working closely with staff and families to address behavior and social and emotional needs.

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

19 Years 3 Months
Lower Township Elementary Schools | 07.2007 - Current
  • Delivered individual and group counseling to support student social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Assessed student needs and developed responsive counseling plans aligned with school support services.
  • Coordinated crisis response and safety planning for students experiencing emotional or behavioral distress.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and families to address attendance, behavior, and intervention concerns.
  • Facilitated classroom guidance lessons on conflict resolution, coping skills, and positive decision-making.
  • Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.

Group Counselor

1 Year 3 Months
Nurtured Minds | 09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Created and planned group sessions related to coping strategies and executive functioning skills
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support client emotional growth and behavioral change.
  • Worked closely with families to provide education on coping strategies, resources, and support systems available within the community.

Teacher - 2nd Grade

9 Years
Lower Township Elementary School | 07.1998 - 07.2007
  • Designed standards-aligned lesson plans for reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
  • Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and promote classroom success.
  • Assessed student progress using formative data to adjust instruction and improve mastery.
  • Maintained positive classroom management routines that supported focused, respectful learning.

Teacher 3rd Grade

2 Years
Pocomoke Elementary School | 07.1996 - 07.1998

Teacher 5th Grade

2 Years
Beaver Run Elementary School | 07.1994 - 07.1996

Education

Master of Science - Student Personnel Services (School Counseling)

Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ | 05-2002

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Salisbury State University | Salisbury, MD | 12-1992

Skills

Crisis intervention
Effective communication
Student engagement
Decision-making
Collaborative teamwork
Problem-solving

Timeline

Group Counselor

Nurtured Minds
09.2021 - 12.2022Read More

Elementary School Counselor

Lower Township Elementary Schools
07.2007 - CurrentRead More

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Lower Township Elementary School
07.1998 - 07.2007Read More

Teacher 3rd Grade

Pocomoke Elementary School
07.1996 - 07.1998Read More

Teacher 5th Grade

Beaver Run Elementary School
07.1994 - 07.1996Read More

Rowan University

Master of Science from Student Personnel Services (School Counseling)
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Salisbury State University

Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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Sherri Boyle