Tanya Williams
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, New Jersey
01.2022 - Current
- Facilitated weekly meetings with faculty members to discuss student progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques aimed at increasing positive behaviors among students.
- Monitored students' academic performance and progress, identifying those at risk of failing or dropping out.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student interactions including assessments, referrals, progress notes and treatment plans.
School Secretary
Paterson Public Schools
Paterson, NJ
10.2001 - 12.2021
- Handled confidential information regarding students carefully and with discretion
- Communicated with parents, teachers and members of public with patient demeanor
- Resolved issues with parents using active listening skills to de-escalate difficult situations
- Supported school director and teaching staff by greeting visitors, taking messages, responding to emails and completing clerical tasks
- Promoted collaborative teamwork and loyalty among school staff by modeling empathy and compassion
- Maintained student transfer requests and withdrawal approval files
- Assisted parents seeking homework assignments for absent children
- Explained attendance policies and procedures and managed processing of absence and tardy notices
- Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee
- Maintained detailed administrative and procedural processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Answered [Number] daily phone calls on multi-line phone system and transferred calls to appropriate [Job title]
- Improved office efficiency, managing client correspondence, record tracking and data communications
- Kept detailed inventory records and made supply orders, cutting costs by monitoring use and effectively sourcing products
- Prevented scheduling errors by demonstrating strong attention to detail while managing daily calendar and creating weekly or monthly reports and presentations
- Spearheaded special projects and efficiently carried out effective problem-solving
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology And Counseling
Pillar College
Newark, NJ04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Counseling
Pillar College
Newark, NJ05.2020
Associate of Science - Human Services
Passacic County Community College
Paterson, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Records management systems
- Report analysis
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Data entry documentation
- Issue response and resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Student records management
- Team collaboration
- Suicide prevention
- Student support
- Career planning
- Effective communication
- Goal setting
- Social and emotional health
- Problem-solving
- Class schedule preparation
- Behavior modification
Affiliations
- Owner of Angels of Endurance (an organization that promotes suicide awareness)
- High School Softball Coach
- CPR Certified
- Mental Health First Responder
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Counselor
Paterson Public Schools
01.2022 - Current
School Secretary
Paterson Public Schools
10.2001 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Psychology And Counseling
Pillar College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Counseling
Pillar College
Associate of Science - Human Services
Passacic County Community College
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