Ernestine Grant
College Counselor at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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School Counseling
New York State Education Department
Experience
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Great Oaks Legacy Charter School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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College Counselor
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May 2021 - Present
College Readiness Curriculum and Instruction Assist by teaching the 11th and 12th grade College Action course by creating weekly lesson plans and by tracking students' progress through assessments, weekly homework assignments and classwork reflections. Create and implement exciting classroom systems to develop students' awareness around professionalism and college-readiness. Correspond with students and families on a bi-weekly basis regarding the academic performance and growth exhibited by the student. College/Career Advising: Provide specialized post-secondary guidance for students looking for alternative post-graduation opportunities Co-facilitate the college counselling summer home visitation program to ensure the rising seniors and their families are aware of the college admissions and financial aid/scholarships process. Show less
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SEEDS - Access Changes Everything
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Site Dean/ College Instructor
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Feb 2023 - Present
Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS Teach a minimum of about 15 students Saturdays throughout Spring and review, correct, and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects Develop strong relationships with students Attend and participate in faculty meetings with Programs Teach subject area according to curriculum guidelines specified by SEEDS Teach a minimum of about 15 students Saturdays throughout Spring and review, correct, and comment on written assignments, exams, and projects Develop strong relationships with students Attend and participate in faculty meetings with Programs
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Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
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United States
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Human Resources
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200 - 300 Employee
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Career Transition Coach
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Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
Works with professionals in transition to create a job search action plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible job. Provides strategic coaching and advice to decrease job search time and increase compatibility and likeability with potential employers. Works with professionals in transition to create a job search action plan that maximizes their potential to land the best possible job. Provides strategic coaching and advice to decrease job search time and increase compatibility and likeability with potential employers.
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Georgia State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Gear Up Georgia Program Coordinator
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Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
Oversaw and coordinated various before/during/after school/evening/weekend GEAR UP activities, programs, events, and services at a GEAR UP high school sites as well as on the Georgia State University campuses. Developed, plans, and implements GEAR UP Georgia services and activities designed to increase high school graduation with the completion of college preparatory coursework, college admission requirements, including tutoring programs; SAT/ACT preparation programs; workshops, career exploration, financial literacy programs; college visits; parent education activities; and other interventions in conjunction with DeKalb County School District Managed a caseload of students at title I high need schools in DeKalb County School District Performed a variety of administrative duties in support of the GEAR UP grant, including a collection of data; maintaining documentation files; writing and formatting a variety of correspondence, reports, procedures, and presentations related to the GEAR UP program; and developing outreach materials, including newsletters and social media sites. Show less
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Cardinal Hayes High School
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Counseling Intern
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
School Counseling InternshipCounseled students in grades 9-12, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, and college readiness using program evaluations pre and post-test surveys to show effective counseling outcomes. Provided classroom lessons on social emotional curriculum, college readinessProvided support to create summer internship opportunities for 11th & 12th grade students
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School Operations
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Oct 2015 - Mar 2019
Worked closely with the Director of College Counseling in the preparation of college application materials including transcripts, mid-year grade reports, final grade reports and certifications of graduation.Oversaw logistics for school-wide events, parent communications, and student data collectionWorked closely with the school database (PowerSchool/Naviance) to assist counselors in generating reports and academic scheduling needsProvided general administrative support to all school counselors Show less
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Children's Aid
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Coordinator
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May 2012 - Oct 2015
Managed program development and operational duties for college and career departmentMonitored and mentored a caseload of at risk students creating individualized career and college plansImplemented college admissions and career readiness curriculum and facilitated to low income familiesOversaw internship program partnerships with JP Morgan, Accenture and Fidelity InvestmentsDemonstrated program accountability with students set to meet college and career milestones
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Worksite Monitor/ Administrative Assistant
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May 2009 - May 2012
Conducted site visits on a weekly basis to make sure job sites are providing a safe workspace for participantsPrepare weekly reports and case notes for worksites and selected participants Distributed and calculated timesheets for 1000 participants weekly Maintained all office functions
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DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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200 - 300 Employee
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Enrichment Coaching Fellow
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Sep 2014 - Jun 2015
Support facilitation of academic enrichment, High School and/or College readiness programs/workshops, community service projects, and life-skill workshops; Serve as an Assistant Softball Coach for your designated team; Support facilitation of off-season workouts; Assist with special projects along with chaperoning trips/outings; Assist with tracking and submitting attendance. Support facilitation of academic enrichment, High School and/or College readiness programs/workshops, community service projects, and life-skill workshops; Serve as an Assistant Softball Coach for your designated team; Support facilitation of off-season workouts; Assist with special projects along with chaperoning trips/outings; Assist with tracking and submitting attendance.
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Education
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2016 - 2018
The College of New Rochelle
Master of Science- Counseling -
2010 - 2014
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
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