Stephen Folsom
Education Counselor
Newark, NJ,NJ
Summary
Doctoral and counseling candidate eradicates client issues and forensically develops intervention strategies based upon probation investigation, and prior first-year law school experience.
Accomplished Education Specialist with 10 years of expertise in guiding child development by serving as an inspirational figure and encouraging role model to students with diverse needs. Expert in leading and supporting children overcoming challenges by continually assessing students formally and informally, identifying behavior issues and adapting lessons in creative ways to highlight learning strengths. Committed to providing orderly atmosphere, calm environment, safety and structure in classroom counseling while teaching how to adapt to surroundings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guest Education Specialist
ESS
Cherry Hill, NJ
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Contributed long-term to student growth, teaching practices, and advancement in all the schools within Orange Township 40 hours per week.
- Demonstrated familiarity with multiple subject area (s) and displayed an inclination for developing competency across the curriculum.
- Advanced a 65% - 85% learning curve for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Augmented classroom activities by 100% enhancing student participation in scholastic endeavors.
- Improved instructional methods (using songs, stories, media, structured games, and outdoor activities) to stimulate children’s successes and abilities by 80%.
- Enhanced student interaction by 65% monitoring children’s cooperation and sharing.
- Facilitated individual and team sports to students by 80% overseeing calisthenics, gymnastics by applying proper physiology and corrective techniques.
- Enhanced and created lesson plans in accordance with established curriculum and host Teacher’s learning outcomes for the classroom.
Program Coordinator
The Bridge, Inc
Irvington, NJ
11.2007 - 11.2016
- Managed student participation maintained the program’s schedule, activities, determined and implemented policies and procedures, and organized the program agenda within Irvington Township School District 40 hours per week.
- Increased participation and achievement in sports, employment, and community by 85%.
- Escalated diagnoses and labeling using the DSM-IV-TR.
- Redirected 500 students from gang affiliation and redeveloped diversity, equity, and inclusion by 85%.
- Catapulted 20% of the student population to NJ State Police/Ft.
- Dix Summer Institute.
- Increased hiring goals by 51.5% preparing students for school and vocational programs.
- Taught over 300 students to read, write, and adjust increasing literacy rate by 45%.
- Prevented 30-45 LGTB students from controlled substance abuse.
- Exceeded community standards by 95% through team goals and projects.
Education
Certificate (anticipated), Mental Health Counseling -
Capella University
07.2020 - 06.2021
No Degree - Law
Taft Law School
Santa Ana, CA 2015.07 - 2016.06
No Degree - Education Administration
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 04.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Biblical, Family Counseling
01.2012 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Shasta Bible College
06.1988 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ 06.1988 - 08.1994
NJ Dept. Of Children And Families
05.2013 - 05.2013
16 contact hours: Project Towards No Drug Abuse Training - undefined
University of Southern California
Work – Continuing Education and Professional Development -
Rutgers School Of Social Work
01.2010 - 01.2010
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ – University Behavioral Healthcare
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Ramapo College of NJ
-Service Professional Development - undefined
NJ Judiciary and - Differential Diagnosis, NJ
No Degree -
Irvington NJ
10.2007 - 10.2008
Building Public Trust and Confidence New Employee Orientation Program - undefined
Peshine Avenue Elementary School
No Degree -
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ 06.2005 - 06.2005
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07.1992 - 01.2007
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Skills
Curriculum coordination
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Certificate (anticipated), Mental Health Counseling -
Capella University
07.2020 - 06.2021
Guest Education Specialist
ESS
05.2017 - 06.2018
No Degree - Education Administration
Walden University
04.2017 - 06.2018
No Degree - Law
Taft Law School
2015.07 - 2016.06
NJ Dept. Of Children And Families
05.2013 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Biblical, Family Counseling
01.2012 - 05.2015
Work – Continuing Education and Professional Development -
Rutgers School Of Social Work
01.2010 - 01.2010
Program Coordinator
The Bridge, Inc
11.2007 - 11.2016
No Degree -
Irvington NJ
10.2007 - 10.2008
No Degree -
Seton Hall University
06.2005 - 06.2005
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07.1992 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Seton Hall University
06.1988 - 08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Shasta Bible College
06.1988 - 08.1994
16 contact hours: Project Towards No Drug Abuse Training - undefined
University of Southern California
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ – University Behavioral Healthcare
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Ramapo College of NJ
-Service Professional Development - undefined
NJ Judiciary and - Differential Diagnosis, NJ
Building Public Trust and Confidence New Employee Orientation Program - undefined
Peshine Avenue Elementary School
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