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Valerie DeTetta

Vineland,NJ

Summary

Dynamic School Counselor with extensive experience at Vineland Public School District, adept in crisis intervention and behavior modification. Successfully implemented strategies that enhanced student performance and fostered social-emotional learning. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and parents, ensuring comprehensive support for students' academic and personal growth.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Vineland Public School District
Vineland, NJ
09.2004 - Current
  • Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
  • Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
  • Implemented behavior modification techniques aimed at increasing positive behaviors among students.
  • Organized extracurricular activities designed to promote self-esteem, team building skills and healthy relationships between peers.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
  • Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
  • Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
  • Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.

Education

Master of School Counseling - School Counseling

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
12-2008

Teacher of The Handicapped - Elementary Education

Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
06-2004

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Behavior modification
  • Course selection
  • Referral networking
  • Team collaboration
  • IEP collaboration
  • Attendance monitoring
  • Extracurricular planning
  • Conflict mediation
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Empathy development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Coping strategies

Affiliations

  • Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Sunshine Committee Leader
  • Be the Change Club Advisor
  • I & RS Team
  • District School Safety Team
  • Recently selected as Secretary for Cumberland County's School Counselor Association

Accomplishments

  • Best Friend Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters 2022
  • Educational Professional of the Year 2022
  • Hometown Hero 2015

Timeline

School Counselor

Vineland Public School District
09.2004 - Current

Master of School Counseling - School Counseling

Wilmington University

Teacher of The Handicapped - Elementary Education

Rowan University