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Tracie Kurczy

Uxbridge,MA

Summary

Skilled school counselor with extensive experience supporting students in exploring and preparing for college and career opportunities, providing personalized guidance on post-secondary planning and decision-making. Adept in academic advising, community engagement, and student retention through innovative intervention strategies. Dedicated to creating a supportive environment that empowers diverse learners to achieve their goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Counselor-Worcester Technical High School

Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
08.2016 - Current
  • Guided students in exploring post-secondary options, enhancing knowledge of college readiness and career planning, utilizing programs such as NAVIANCE.
  • Facilitated workshops on financial aid processes, and organized college visits.
  • Designed a curriculum for a College and Career Readiness Program, fostering student engagement.
  • Served as the Early College Dual Enrollment Advisor.
  • Strengthened outcomes with academic advising regarding course registration, relating to graduation, and college admission requirements.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement innovative learning practices tailored to diverse populations.
  • Advocated for student needs, coordinating communication among parents, teachers, and administration.
  • Evaluated academic and career plans, assisting students in setting realistic goals and placing them in suitable classes.
  • Monitored academic progress, identified students at risk, and recommended targeted interventions as needed.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of emergency or distress.

Graduation Improvement Specialist-North High School

Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
04.2013 - 08.2015
  • Optimized college and career readiness through strategic program planning and partnerships with stakeholders.
  • Assessed student needs to establish effective guidance efforts and coordinate referral conferences.
  • Provided leadership as the 21st-century Service Learning Advisor and AP Coordinator.
  • Increased graduation rate of at-risk students through implementation of early warning system.
  • Decreased dropout rate by initiating school-wide initiatives and integrating interventions.
  • Collaborated with staff to design and monitor a strategic system of tiered intervention services.
  • Enhanced intervention strategies by co-facilitating teacher teams linking instruction to data analysis.
  • Coordinated student assessments while maintaining accurate progress records.

High School Guidance Counselor Substitute-G. Creamer Alternative School

Worcester Public Schools
Worcester, MA
10.2012 - 04.2013
  • Integrated counseling strategies to support students and families facing adjustment challenges.
  • Implemented school-wide prevention techniques to maintain a safe learning environment.
  • Facilitate workshops on college/career readiness, and financial aid opportunities.
  • Organized a college fair during MCAC Day.
  • Trained and collaborated with teachers to develop individual student support plans.
  • Individual counseling addressing students' concerns, goals, and personal struggles.

Middle School Guidance Counselor

Ashland Public Schools
Ashland, MA
08.2009 - 08.2011
  • Enhanced the academic success of diverse student populations by engaging students and families in the student support team process to resolve academic and behavioral concerns.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and made referrals to external agencies.
  • Established and supervised peer counseling and tutoring programs to supplement classroom instruction.
  • Developed guidance programs tailored to address academic needs of students.
  • Collaborated with teachers to foster a supportive classroom environment.

High School Guidance Counselor (Long-Term Substitute)

Abington Public Schools
Abington, MA
08.2008 - 08.2009
  • Increased college preparation resources by assisting with the rollout of the NAVIANCE program.
  • Advocated for post-secondary opportunities for students by writing college recommendations, assisting with AP/SAT registration, and providing educational and career counseling.
  • Held leadership roles as Advanced Placement Coordinator and 504 Chairperson.
  • Developed workshops focused on college readiness, and essential life skills.
  • Coordinated college fairs and career exploration events to broaden student opportunities.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Assumption College Graduate School
Worcester, MA
05-2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
05-2003

Skills

  • Student counseling
  • Program coordination
  • Crisis intervention, conflict resolution
  • SEL programming and support
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Academic advising and planning
  • College and career readiness
  • Community and family engagement
  • Dual enrollment, early college coordination
  • Student retention strategies
  • Intervention techniques
  • Staff training and development
  • Curriculum design and implementation

Endorsements And Certifications

  • School Counselor (5-12) Professional Certification, 419876
  • Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Full Endorsement
  • Massachusetts Test for Education Licensure (MTEL): Communication and Literacy Skills
  • First Aid and CPR Trainer Certified
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention (Restraint Training) Certified
  • Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System ACCESS Administration

Timeline

Guidance Counselor-Worcester Technical High School

Worcester Public Schools
08.2016 - Current

Graduation Improvement Specialist-North High School

Worcester Public Schools
04.2013 - 08.2015

High School Guidance Counselor Substitute-G. Creamer Alternative School

Worcester Public Schools
10.2012 - 04.2013

Middle School Guidance Counselor

Ashland Public Schools
08.2009 - 08.2011

High School Guidance Counselor (Long-Term Substitute)

Abington Public Schools
08.2008 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Assumption College Graduate School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Anna Maria College

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