Katherine Gorham

School Counselor at St. John's Prep
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States, US
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • Rugby Coach
    USA Rugby
    Aug, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • National Certified School Counselor (NCSC)
    ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • School Counselor
      • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Program Coordinator
      • Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

      - Oversee daily and overtime schedules for staff and participants through task assignment and activity development- Train new and veteran employees as a Certified Safety Care Trainer to help staff obtain certification in de-escalation as Safety Care Specialists- Handle payroll for all group employment sites and program participants with data entry and management- Produce a monthly newsletter highlighting individual and program successes- Implement behavioral data collection and individual support planning to help individuals meet annual goals Show less

    • Employment Specialist
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

      - Develop career plans with program participants through one-on-one discussions and planning sessions- Conduct career assessments with each program participant to identify and develop each participant's unique strengths- Engage in weekly job check-ins with individual working participants and their employers - Provide one-on-one job training and coaching when a program participant obtains their own form of employment- Research current jobs and community events in the surrounding areas for program participants - Create activities such as crafts, women's group, and various discussion groups for participants to develop new skills and continue to stay active- Manage the weekly schedule for participants and staff, which outlines the activity options for every day of the week and staff assignments for each activity- Maintain the weekly payroll of all participants to ensure that employers are billed and participants are paid for workable hours- Collect weekly behavioral data for participants on specific behavioral plans Show less

    • Community Coordinator
      • Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

      - Build up professional skills and independence in program participants [adults with disabilities] through work and volunteer opportunities- Lead job club sessions with program participants about job skills such as interviewing, resume building, and money management- Create community engagement opportunities for program participants in the surrounding areas to develop connections and network with others

    • United States
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Social Worker
      • Feb 2019 - May 2019

      Full time substitute School Social Worker at Breed Middle School - Respond to needs of students grades 6-8 from teacher referrals, parent requests, or student crises as they arise - Participate in meetings with Lynn Community Health and school faculty to identify areas of concern and discuss possible interventions - Create and implement referrals for counseling or mental health screening for students who need additional support - Document all student check-ins, meetings, and parent phone calls in student files and on school’s computer system Show less

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Counseling Intern
      • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019

      - Developed and implemented a research study on freshmen student connections to school and peers - Assisted students in different grade levels with post-graduate planning, college applications, SAT/ACT preparation, and career exploration - Coordinated college visits and trips to provide opportunities for students to meet personnel from various colleges around Massachusetts and learn about opportunities available for after graduation - Led a freshmen career guidance class with newly created activities and materials - Supported the Lynn Tech school counseling department by attending academic and wellness meetings - Organized and handled over 300 8th grade and transfer admission applicants through communication and data management Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Jan 2016 - Oct 2016

      • Conducted research on the levels of Civic Learning and Engagement offered in varying academic departments • Presented findings of research to department heads and Civic Engagement Committee with graphs and analysis • Organized first annual Day of Service for incoming and transfer students • Created reflection activities and handouts for Day of Service participants • Conducted research on the levels of Civic Learning and Engagement offered in varying academic departments • Presented findings of research to department heads and Civic Engagement Committee with graphs and analysis • Organized first annual Day of Service for incoming and transfer students • Created reflection activities and handouts for Day of Service participants

    • Special Education Paraprofessional
      • Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

      - Collaborate with third grade teachers to meet the academic needs of special ed. students and students with IEPs - Work one on one with students who needed academic and behavioral support - Help manage behavioral plans for students on a daily basis by tracking behaviors and noting progress - Create small group lesson plans for Math and English Language Arts - Collaborate with third grade teachers to meet the academic needs of special ed. students and students with IEPs - Work one on one with students who needed academic and behavioral support - Help manage behavioral plans for students on a daily basis by tracking behaviors and noting progress - Create small group lesson plans for Math and English Language Arts

    • United States
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Logistics Specialist
      • Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

      - Manage repair and shipment processes of jet engine parts for the US and Australian Navy - Analyze trends of supply and demand - Create and present charts of data to forecast future demands - Work with engineers, Navy personnel, and other parties to develop new jet engine repairs - Manage repair and shipment processes of jet engine parts for the US and Australian Navy - Analyze trends of supply and demand - Create and present charts of data to forecast future demands - Work with engineers, Navy personnel, and other parties to develop new jet engine repairs

    • Clinical Case Manager
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

      - managed a therapeutic milieu environment for at-risk male youth between the ages of 14 and 18 - handled indiviual cases through weekly contact with specific youth, their families, and their schools - created individual treatment plans for specific youth and families every 3 months - aided youth in developing better life skills and daily life structure - emphasized strengths-based therapeutic interactions with all youth - taught youth deescalation skills and anger management - managed a therapeutic milieu environment for at-risk male youth between the ages of 14 and 18 - handled indiviual cases through weekly contact with specific youth, their families, and their schools - created individual treatment plans for specific youth and families every 3 months - aided youth in developing better life skills and daily life structure - emphasized strengths-based therapeutic interactions with all youth - taught youth deescalation skills and anger management

    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • MercyWorks Volunteer
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2014

      - worked full time as a Youth Care Worker at Mercy Home for a small biweekly stipend - lived in an intentional community with 15 other volunteers - lived on a simplified grocery/toiletries budget - engaged in weekly community night sessions to learn about social justice, spirituality, and professional development - arranged various educational and social events for the volunteer group as the Social Events Coordinator - worked full time as a Youth Care Worker at Mercy Home for a small biweekly stipend - lived in an intentional community with 15 other volunteers - lived on a simplified grocery/toiletries budget - engaged in weekly community night sessions to learn about social justice, spirituality, and professional development - arranged various educational and social events for the volunteer group as the Social Events Coordinator

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Group Leader
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

      - Created and directed lesson plans for inner city children in the 3rd and 4th grade - Supervised children on field trips around the Boston area - Taught children various behavioral and communication skills though games, lessons, and projects - Created and directed lesson plans for inner city children in the 3rd and 4th grade - Supervised children on field trips around the Boston area - Taught children various behavioral and communication skills though games, lessons, and projects

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Event Management Staff
      • Aug 2008 - May 2012

      - managed the booking and scheduling of events on campus, including requests for rooms and equipment - worked with other staff to set arrangements for events - Oversaw the running and organization of events around campus - managed the booking and scheduling of events on campus, including requests for rooms and equipment - worked with other staff to set arrangements for events - Oversaw the running and organization of events around campus

Education

  • Salem State University
    Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    2016 - 2019
  • Canisius College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
    2008 - 2012

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