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Theresa Hanson

Seymour,CT

Summary

Dedicated counselor with a background in school counseling, social work, and clinical settings. Proven ability to create a safe and supportive environment for diverse populations. Skilled in individual and group counseling, case management, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long Term School Counselor Substitute

Trumbull High School
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
  • Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
  • Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.

ESL Teacher

VIPKid
11.2017 - 06.2023
  • Virtually teach English to school aged children in China
  • Implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of English language learners

Social Worker

NY Foundling Preventive Services
Staten Island, NY, NY
07.2008 - 08.2009
  • Provide casework services to children and families in Preventive Programs
  • Provide services to at-risk children, coordinate and supervise mandated court visits, & maintain contacts with children and families
  • Responsible for timely documentation according to the Administration of Children's Services (ACS) and agency policies and procedures.

Clinical Specialist

Gulf Coast Family Services
Largo, FL
07.2007 - 07.2008
  • Provide in home counseling services to children and families in the child welfare system
  • Prepare assessments, treatment plans, monthly reports, progress notes, and discharge summaries in a timely manner
  • Present cases in staff meetings and advocate for families in the community or in court when applicable
  • Participate in the hiring process and interview potential candidates for clinical positions within the agency.

Assistant Manager

RAINDEW FAMILY CENTERS
Bayside, NY
09.1999 - 11.2006
  • Assist in product ordering and inventory accounting
  • Other duties include training, salesclerk, and providing utmost customer service and building teamwork skills.

Education

Master of Science in School Counseling -

Brooklyn College, School of Education
05.2011

Master of Social Work -

Adelphi University, School of Social Work
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Iona College, College of Arts and Sciences
05.2004

Skills

  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Active Listening
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Career Planning
  • Rational Problem Solving
  • Academic Advising/Support
  • Student Counseling
  • Create/Implement Treatment Plans

Certification

  • CT Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), 2023
  • CT Certified School Counselor (068), 2023
  • NY Certified School counselor, 2023

Counseling Experience

  • School Counselor Intern, College of Staten Island for International Studies HS, SI, NY, 09/2010, 06/2011
  • School Counselor Intern, Curtis High School, Staten Island, NY, 09/2009, 05/2010
  • Student Intern, Queens Child Guidance Center, Jamaica, NY, 12/2005, 06/2006
  • Student Intern, Hospice Care Network, West Babylon, NY, 09/2005, 12/2005
  • Student Intern, FEGS Health and Human Services System, Hempstead, NY, 10/2004, 05/2005
  • Student Intern, Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT, 09/2003, 05/2004

Timeline

Long Term School Counselor Substitute

Trumbull High School
12.2023 - 02.2024

ESL Teacher

VIPKid
11.2017 - 06.2023

Social Worker

NY Foundling Preventive Services
07.2008 - 08.2009

Clinical Specialist

Gulf Coast Family Services
07.2007 - 07.2008

Assistant Manager

RAINDEW FAMILY CENTERS
09.1999 - 11.2006

Master of Science in School Counseling -

Brooklyn College, School of Education

Master of Social Work -

Adelphi University, School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Iona College, College of Arts and Sciences

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