Tracey Merlino
Erie
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Elementary School Counselor, recognized as Pennsylvania’s School Counselor of the Year (2017), with a proven track record in fostering effective communication, collaboration, and organizational excellence. Expertise in building strong relationships with children while partnering with teachers, guardians, staff, and administrators to enhance students' academic, personal, and social development. With twenty-seven years of experience guiding children towards becoming successful adults through targeted social, emotional, and behavioral growth initiatives. Proficient in creating a positive school climate by developing intervention programs, identifying at-risk students for community mental health services, and mentoring School Counseling Interns to cultivate their professional skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Millcreek Township School District
08.1997 - Current
- Maintain confidential behavioral data and communication
- Facilitate School Wide Behavior Intervention and Supports Team as Coach
- Collaborate with academic interventionist, administration, aides, teachers, psychologists and nurses to assess student needs and brainstorm interventions
- Deliver supportive, brief, solution-focused individual and group counseling
- Coordinate school-wide events and assemblies
- Collaborate with parents, school faculty and community agencies to address mental health, behavioral and social concerns
- Encourage students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities
- Collaborate with teachers, colleagues, and administrators in the development, evaluation and revision of school programs and elementary counseling services
- Supervise counseling interns, teaching key elements of a comprehensive school guidance program
- Grant writing experience, facilitation of professional development for staff, and community collaboration experience in recruitment of Mercyhurst University Students to help our school community
Graduate Assistant, Office of Admissions
Edinboro University
05.1995 - 12.1997
- Performed all duties of Undergraduate Student Assistant below
- Met with prospective students and families to review admissions requirements and programs
- Traveled to local high schools to participate in College Nights for EUP for recruitment
Undergraduate Student Assistant, Office of Admissions
Edinboro University
08.1991 - 05.1995
- Provided Campus Tours to prospective students and families
- Met with students and families to provide positive feedback regarding Edinboro University Campus Life
- Coordinated with Admissions Counselors and University Staff while assisting in admissions duties on daily basis
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling, K-8
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.1995
Skills
- Career Readiness: Education/Portfolio Development
- SEL and Social Skills Education
- Student Attendance Improvement Plan Development/Mentoring Coordination
- Coordinating and Presenting Professional Development
- Supervision of Counseling Interns from local universities since 2000
- School Wide Behavioral Intervention and Support Coach and Team Member
- Student Support Team/Crisis Team Member
- SAP/Therapy Dog/Outside Service Coordinator
- Coordination with Mental Health Agencies and Providers
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Millcreek Township School District
08.1997 - Current
Graduate Assistant, Office of Admissions
Edinboro University
05.1995 - 12.1997
Undergraduate Student Assistant, Office of Admissions
Edinboro University
08.1991 - 05.1995
Master of Arts - School Counseling, K-8
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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