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S. Michelle Walton

Iselin,NJ

Summary


Results-oriented counseling professional prepared to provide exceptional support to students' academic and personal growth. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that foster a positive school environment. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Township of Union Public Schools
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine that students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Contributed to the development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and bullying prevention.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

Adjunct Professor

Seton Hall University
08.2023 - Current
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
  • Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
  • Taught School Counseling courses, providing instruction to up to 15 undergraduate students
  • Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.

School Counselor

East Orange School District
08.2015 - 10.2024
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents by 5% through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.

Assistant Secretary

East Orange School District
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Managed confidential evaluations of 75% of teaching personnel.
  • Collaborated with team members to increase school enrollment and acceptance by 12%
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
  • Routed business correspondence, documents, and messages to correct departments and staff members.
  • Prepared mail and packages for shipment, pickup, and courier services to expedite delivery.
  • Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis
  • Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements
  • Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
  • Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects

Assistant Secretary

Newark Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2013
  • Created overtime payment system that reduced overtime overpayment errors by 16%
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Drafted professional memos, letters, and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Produced letters and memoranda to inform stakeholders of business decisions.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Sorted, opened, and routed mail and deliveries to meet business requirements.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean University
Union, NJ
2011

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
2009

Skills

  • ASCA National Model Principles
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Student advocacy
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mental health assessments
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Referral coordination

Timeline

School Counselor

Township of Union Public Schools
10.2024 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Seton Hall University
08.2023 - Current

School Counselor

East Orange School District
08.2015 - 10.2024

Assistant Secretary

East Orange School District
09.2013 - 06.2015

Assistant Secretary

Newark Public Schools
09.2000 - 06.2013

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Kean University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Kean University

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Essex County College

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