Stephanie Hemmerich
Kings Park,NY
Summary
Experienced School Counselor and Career Consultant with success in helping students and adults achieve educational and career goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-8 School Counselor
Catapult Learning, LLC
11.2021 - Current
- Managed caseload of over a hundred students.
- 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 deescalate situations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Career Consultant
Career & Employment Options Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Provided support in navigating online job boards and application systems to streamline job search process for clients.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and job market fluctuations, providing clients with relevant advice and resources.
- Implemented innovative workshops on job search strategies, networking techniques, and personal branding to empower clients in their career journey.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions and progress toward achieving their career goals.
- Collaborated with clients to clarify their professional objectives, resulting in targeted job applications with higher success rates.
- Improved overall client outcomes through consistent follow-up sessions to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
- Evaluated client performance during mock interviews, offering constructive feedback for improvement and increased confidence levels.
- Developed strategic marketing tools such as resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles for effective job search results.
- · Provide information and goal activity for any CSE or ACCES/VR planning meeting.
- · Assist in transition and notification of all graduating seniors and their linkages to ACCES, CBVH, OPWDD or OMH.
- · Ensure all student scheduling reports and district activities are submitted on time and accurately.
Elementary School Counselor
Henry County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Created safe space within school community for students to feel comfortable discussing their concerns or to seek guidance.
- Promoted positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Chaired Child Study Committee
- Coordinated community efforts to ensure disadvantaged students received necessities.
- Assessed needs and referred students to community agencies.
- Coordinated State Exam Testing
- Organized and sponsored groups including Lunch Bunch to promote social skills and Fifth Grade Safety Patrol to promote leadership.
- Established and oversaw Peer Helper Program to promote self esteem and responsibility.
- Served as designee in building principal's absence.
- Served as member of Crisis Response Team.
Education
M. Ed: School Counseling -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY05-2009
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Career guidance
- Academic advising
- Documentation skills
- Job placement
- Employment strategies
- Counseling expertise
- Transition planning
- Multitasking Abilities
Affiliations
- • American School Counselor Association
Certification
- Provisional NYS Certification, NYS Administration & Pupil Personnel Services, School Counselor
- Virginia Pupil Personnel Services Professional License, PK-12
Timeline
K-8 School Counselor
Catapult Learning, LLC
11.2021 - Current
Career Consultant
Career & Employment Options Inc.
08.2019 - 11.2021
Elementary School Counselor
Henry County Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Provisional NYS Certification, NYS Administration & Pupil Personnel Services, School Counselor
- Virginia Pupil Personnel Services Professional License, PK-12
M. Ed: School Counseling -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's College
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