Merrill Barbone

Elementary School Counselor at NUTLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(386) 825-5501
Location
JE
Languages
  • English -

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Credentials

  • School Counselor
    NJ Department of Education, Office of Fiscal Accountabilty and Compliance
    Jun, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Elementary School Counselor
      • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Middle School Counselor
      • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • High School Counselor
      • Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Functioning school counselor with a caseload of 200 students from grades 10-12 • Conduct one-on-one meetings with students to discuss academic progress, self-esteem, emotions, bullying, family transitions, and personal, social, and career growth • Collaborative with other counselors, teachers, administrators, and parents to support the needs of the student population • Provide students with guidance regarding course selection, class scheduling, organization, and study habits • Advocate for students with IEP’s and 504 plans to ensure they receive the support they need • Manage college applications and the process including the crafting of recommendation letters, generating transcripts, and other documents using Naviance College & Career Readiness Technology platform • Utilizes various education SIS platforms such as Realtime, Naviance, and Genesis to log case-notes and edit students’ schedules • Operating as the I&RS coordinator for approximately 19 students on my caseload • Assists Sophomore students with career aspiration exploration • Aids Juniors and Seniors with their transition of post high-school plans such as college, other continuing education avenues, and alternative routes

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • School Attendance Secretary
      • May 2019 - Jul 2019

      • Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the attendance office• Maintained daily attendance records and reports for all high school students• Provided secretarial support to the Vice Principal • Prepared reports and written materials to convey school and/or district activities and procedures• Acted as a liaison between students, parents, staff, and appropriate agencies

    • School Counseling Intern
      • Jan 2018 - May 2019

      • Met with students individually about academic progress, self-esteem, emotions, bullying, family transitions, and personal, social, and career growth• Collaborated with other counselors, teachers, administrators, and parents in order to meet the needs of all students• Gained hands-on experience managing college application documents such as recommendation letters, transcripts, and school profiles using Naviance• Gained hands-on experience working with SIS, Realtime, logging case-notes and editing students’ schedules• Learned about scheduling processes, state testing procedures, and the entire college process• Aided 9th grade students transition from middle school to high school• Assisted 10th grade students in exploring career aspirations• Aided 11th and 12th grade students prepare for transition into college, other further education, and alternative routes after high school

    • Food & Beverages
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Server
      • Jul 2012 - Mar 2019

      • Provide friendly and efficient service to meet customers needs • Responsible for maintaining proper handling of food and cleanliness to meet company’s quality standards • Responsible for training new hires on day-to-day duties as well as help them to understand the company’s culture • Oversee the daily operations of the bar of a busy restaurant from opening to close • Maintain and control inventory on a weekly basis • Provide friendly and efficient service to meet customers needs • Responsible for maintaining proper handling of food and cleanliness to meet company’s quality standards • Responsible for training new hires on day-to-day duties as well as help them to understand the company’s culture • Oversee the daily operations of the bar of a busy restaurant from opening to close • Maintain and control inventory on a weekly basis

    • United States
    • Mental Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Neurofeedback Technician/Intern
      • Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

      • Conducted intake evaluations prior to a patient’s first Neurofeedback session • Gathered relevant background data such as the patient’s personal and family health histories • Prepared patients for sessions and set up Neurofeedback equipment and software to run sessions • Monitored and guided clients through the sessions by providing real-time feedback to the client • Administered written assessments based upon the patient’s symptoms and log them into the appropriate system • Responsible for filing, insurance calls, scheduling, and ingoing/outgoing mail • Assisted patients’ into designated rooms, and set them up to Neurofeedback machines delegated to their treatment process

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Childcare Provider
      • Mar 2011 - May 2015

      • Cared for 2 children between the ages of 10 months-8 years old • Guided and assisted 8 year old in completing her homework • Prepared and served meals to children • Cared for 2 children between the ages of 10 months-8 years old • Guided and assisted 8 year old in completing her homework • Prepared and served meals to children

    • Volunteer Teachers Assistant
      • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Guided and assisted approximately 20 students between the ages of 9-10 years old with class projects • Organized and graded students papers and tests for teacher • Guided and assisted approximately 20 students between the ages of 9-10 years old with class projects • Organized and graded students papers and tests for teacher

Education

  • Montclair State University
    Master of Arts - MA, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
    2016 - 2019
  • Montclair State University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
    2010 - 2015

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