Victoria Falcone
St. Clairsville,OH
Summary
Proven High School Counselor with a track record of enhancing student success at Bridgeport High School through expert college planning and mental health support. Skilled in crisis intervention and academic advising, Adept School Counselor offering 40 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Bridgeport Exempted Village School District
2013.08 - Current
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Any other task deemed necessary by my administrators
High School Counselor
Martins Ferry City Schools
1996.08 - 2013.05
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Improved college acceptance rates by assisting students with application and scholarship processes.
- Partnered with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted interventions for improved academic outcomes.
- Assisted with the organization of college fairs, connecting students to valuable resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counseling practices.
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Organized career exploration events exposing students to diverse professional pathways aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
Home Economics Teacher
Martins Ferry City Schools
1986.08 - 1996.05
- Taught classes in Home Economics I, II, Marriage and Family, Child Development and Independent Living
Child Abuse Intake Investigator
Belmont County Children Services
1983.09 - 1986.07
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, identify risk factors, and gather vital information for case evaluations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies as needed during investigations, sharing critical information that contributed to overall case resolutions.
- Enhanced child safety by conducting thorough intake investigations and accurately documenting findings.
Education
Master of Arts - School And Community Counseling
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics And Health Education
West Liberty State College
West Liberty05.1981
Skills
- College application support
- Mental health awareness
- Parent Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Records Maintenance
- Academic advising
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- College Admissions Assistance
- Career Fairs
- Individual Student Counseling
- College Planning
- At Risk Student Support
- Conflict Management
- Student Records Management
- Academic Support
- Career advising
- Individual and family support
- Student Records Maintenancet
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Course Counseling
- Orientation Programs
- Career Event Planning
Certification
- Licensed High School Counselor - 26 years
Timeline
High School Counselor
Bridgeport Exempted Village School District
2013.08 - Current
High School Counselor
Martins Ferry City Schools
1996.08 - 2013.05
Home Economics Teacher
Martins Ferry City Schools
1986.08 - 1996.05
Child Abuse Intake Investigator
Belmont County Children Services
1983.09 - 1986.07
Master of Arts - School And Community Counseling
Ohio University
Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics And Health Education
West Liberty State College
- Licensed High School Counselor - 26 years
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