Facilitates group counseling sessions to meet mental health needs of students; topics include anxiety, self-esteem, anger management, social skills, and self-control.
Provides individual counseling supporting students' emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.
Shares wide range of social, emotional, learning information with school population through self-recorded videos; topics include, but are not limited to, mindfulness, coping skills, and managing self-talk.
Develops and presents engaging classroom lessons fulfilling academic, social, and career school standards.
Calmly deescalates crisis situations using evidence-based strategies.
Graduate Assistant for Reading Clinic
Rowan University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Prepared and presented workshops for undergraduate students; topics included procrastination, goal setting, and communication.
Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Youth Counselor
Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2013 - 09.2014
Warmly welcomed guests and children to the center, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
Energetically facilitated interactive games and activities, engaging hundreds of children.
Compassionately addressed guest concerns to enhance their onboard experience.
Maintained a positive demeanor while managing multiple tasks.
Assisted team members with various responsibilities as needed.
Event Planner
Montclair State University
06.2010 - 05.2013
Planned activities suitable for all students on campus, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Verified event information through confirmation telephone calls, emails, and letters.
Manage registration procedure for numerous events, ensuring each one commenced smoothly.
Built and sustained relationships while collaborating with campus and community partners.
Education
Master of Arts: Counseling in Educational Settings -
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
05.2017
Bachelor of Arts: Family and Child Studies -
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2013
Professional Accomplishments
2021 - 2022 Education Support Professional of the Year
2021 - 2022 Salem County Counselor of the Year, runner-up
2020 - 2021 Selected to represent Salem County on the NJ Student Voice Forum led by the NJ Commissioner of Education
Timeline
School Counselor
Mary Shoemaker Elementary School
09.2017 - Current
Graduate Assistant for Reading Clinic
Rowan University
09.2014 - 05.2017
Youth Counselor
Norwegian Cruise Line
05.2013 - 09.2014
Event Planner
Montclair State University
06.2010 - 05.2013
Master of Arts: Counseling in Educational Settings -
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