School Counselor

• Aug 2022 - Present

School Counselor Long Term Substitute

• Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

Academic Counselor

• Jul 2012 - Feb 2022

* Performed new, transfer, readmitted and continuing student intake advising and assisted students with educational planning* Provided individual and group advising sessions for students * Performed registration duties, including add/drop and course/college withdrawal* Provided intrusive advising outreach, regular support and tracking of a caseload of high-risk students assigned to the Leominster satellite campus* Created Educational Reinstatement Plans for financially suspended students with approved appeals* Lead New Student Welcome Sessions and Smart Start registration events for newly admitted students* Coordinated "Welcome" events, career panels, and other support services for students at the Leominster satellite campus geared towards increasing student success and retention* Provided classroom presentations regarding advising and student support services as requested by faculty* Provided appropriate on-campus referrals for students* Collaborated with Assistant Director to identify topics and provide information about advising best practices for staff meetings and training opportunities* Actively participated as a member of the Smart Start Task Force to assess, evaluate, and modify policies, procedures and activities for new, readmitted and transfer students * Actively participated as a member of the Emergency Response Team and responded to locate people in need of assistance and coordinated response Show less

Academic Advisor

• Jul 2004 - Jun 2012

* Performed new, transfer, readmitted and continuing student intake advising and assisted students with educational planning* Performed registration activities including add/drop and course/college withdrawal* Provided appropriate on-campus referrals for students* Visited area high schools and participated in Decision Days - an early acceptance and advising program for high school seniors

Learning Specialist

• Jan 2003 - Feb 2004

* Provided direct service to 8th and 9th grade students receiving Special Education services on Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans * Provided 1:1 and group instruction * Worked with classroom teachers to co-teach and modify curriculum, projects, and examinations * Worked with families by scheduling and coordinating IEP meetings, reviewing educational and psychological testing, and developing individualized plans * Provided direct service to 8th and 9th grade students receiving Special Education services on Individualized Education Plans and Section 504 Plans * Provided 1:1 and group instruction * Worked with classroom teachers to co-teach and modify curriculum, projects, and examinations * Worked with families by scheduling and coordinating IEP meetings, reviewing educational and psychological testing, and developing individualized plans

Program Clinician

• Feb 2001 - Oct 2002

* Provided individual and family therapy and case management to assigned cases of boys aged 6-11 years with emotional and behavioral disorders* Facilitated dyad and group treatment to campus residents according to treatment recommendations and as designated by Clinical Director* Completed short-term Diagnostic Assessments * Developed and presented Individualized Master Treatment Plans* Provided clinical training/in-service to program milieu staff* Facilitated quarterly Treatment Team meetings and attended all clinical meetings including Psychiatric Reviews, Foster Care Reviews, and School meetings* Represented agency to referral sources and functioned as a member of program administration* Participated in Quarterly Program Review process and Annual Program Review Process Show less

Residential Counselor

• Jun 1997 - Feb 2001

* Actively participated in the residential milieu and behavioral/educational/experiential programming* Coordinated and supervised therapeutic activity groups for boys aged 6-11 years with emotional and behavioral disorders* Maintained the safety and well being of the residents and fellow staff* Provided safe adult supervision and acted as a positive role model for residents* Facilitated psycho-educational groups* Provided activities and community programs to promote positive social interactions Show less

Research Assistant

• 1997 - 1999

* Collected baseline and follow-up data regarding adult cognitive disabilities * Administered standardized tests and self-report forms and interviewed study participants who were residing on an inpatient mental health unit * Conducted one-on-one follow-up interviews 1 month and 6 months after discharge * Collected baseline and follow-up data regarding adult cognitive disabilities * Administered standardized tests and self-report forms and interviewed study participants who were residing on an inpatient mental health unit * Conducted one-on-one follow-up interviews 1 month and 6 months after discharge