Experience

McQuaid Jesuit

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  - 8th to 12th grade School Counselor for an all boys Private Catholic School - Dedicated to student success through support of mental health, academic, and social needs - 8th to 12th grade School Counselor for an all boys Private Catholic School - Dedicated to student success through support of mental health, academic, and social needs



Spencerport CSD

• School Counselor

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

  • K-5 caseload of 370 students • PBIS Coach and leader for the building PBIS team • Participation on the RTI committee, weekly building mental health team meetings, and monthly district K -12 school counselor meetings • Facilitate small group counseling in addition to IEP/504 mandated individual counseling • Section 504 Plan case management • Collaboration with building staff to ensure student success in all areas • Classroom presentations of Second Step lessons as well as career exploration activities • Day to day crisis management and mental health support for students Show less



Monroe #1 BOCES

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2018

  • Caseload of 66 students in grades 7 – 12 from surrounding school districts • Assist and guide students with their middle and high school courses, yearly scheduling/planning, and post-secondary options • Weekly meetings with mental health clinicians, special education teachers, and administrators to work through student concerns • Work with ACCES – VR for exiting and transitioning students for a smooth and easy next step • Coordinate all Regents exam testing for January, June, and August in addition to building the proctoring schedule • Construct the Master Schedule for the school year and summer school for 3 programs • Continual monitoring of students in all areas in order to facilitate improvement of their mental health, academics, and hopeful return to their home school districts Show less



Greece Family Support Center - Greece CSD

• Family Counselor

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Solution focused brief therapy techniques used for families struggling with issues/family dynamics • Connected with Greece Central School District which allows referrals to come from either the school or the family • Small teams observe and counsel during sessions that occur every other week for 6 to 8 visits • Focus on small steps and solutions to alleviate issues/concerns • Solution focused brief therapy techniques used for families struggling with issues/family dynamics • Connected with Greece Central School District which allows referrals to come from either the school or the family • Small teams observe and counsel during sessions that occur every other week for 6 to 8 visits • Focus on small steps and solutions to alleviate issues/concerns



Greece CSD

• School Counselor Long Term Sub

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  • Caseload of 200 students in grades 10 to 12 • Insight gained regarding student concerns by participating in weekly counseling department meetings • Used January 2015 Regents exam results to assess schedule changes for students • Met with 9th grade students to access their PSAT results and how the students can prepare for the SATs later on in their academic career • Consulted with special education coordinator during CSE meetings for the best plans for students as they finish high school • Made referrals for students to the family support center; completed a FACT referral for a student with chronic truancy issues; one to one counseling of students, parent phone calls made on various concerns; and worked collaboratively with administration and teachers to ensure academic and social/emotional well-being of the students Show less



Fairport CSD

• School Counselor Long Term Sub

  • May 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Caseload of 250 students in 9th grade • Involved in CSE meetings, mediations, schedule changes, and weekly Student Support Team meetings on a variety of issues • Conducted home visits for students with truancy concerns • Crisis counseling for students as issues in the their academic and home life arose • Close contact with administration and teachers for a full circle support approach to concerns • Caseload of 250 students in 9th grade • Involved in CSE meetings, mediations, schedule changes, and weekly Student Support Team meetings on a variety of issues • Conducted home visits for students with truancy concerns • Crisis counseling for students as issues in the their academic and home life arose • Close contact with administration and teachers for a full circle support approach to concerns



Greece CSD

• School Counselor Long Term Sub

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Caseload of 300 students in grades 10 and 12 • Assisted students in the course selection process as well as made schedule changes to existing schedules • Met with 12th grade students to assist with the college application process. exploring post-secondary options, and review of graduation checklists • Classroom presentation for 10th grade students on transcripts and what colleges look for in their high school academic record • Conducted interventions with students who were at risk of failing high school • Involved parents, teachers, and administration for concerns of social/emotional and academic well-being Show less



Penfield CSD

• School Counselor Long Term Sub

  • Oct 2010 - Nov 2010

  • Engaged in communication with administration, teachers, and students for facilitation of academic success of students in weekly group meetings • Collaborated with the 6th grade team teachers, school psychologist, and social worker to ensure the emotional health of 6th grade students • Facilitated parent meetings regarding grades, behavior concerns, and bullying problems • Mediated student conflicts resulting in peaceful resolutions to peer relationships, bullying, and personality clashes • Communicated and met with Special Education teachers to develop plans for student achievement in and out of the classroom Show less



Waterloo CSD

• School Social Worker Long Term Sub

  • Apr 2010 - Jun 2010

  • Functioned as the link between families in the school district and agencies in Seneca County • Assisted families in achieving mental health services, addiction counseling, financial help, and various other services • Educated students on options for their unique situations such as homelessness, drug addiction, and alternative education • Collaborated with the Special Education Committee in order to ensure the best outcome for students that required services • Attended weekly staff meetings for discussing student behaviors and ways to implement an action plan Show less



Waterloo CSD

• School Counselor Long Term Sub

  • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

  • Counseled students using person centered and reality therapies; strengthened school and parent relations thru open communication; placed Child Protective Service calls to protect students • Drafted and submitted college recommendation letters for high school seniors • Attended weekly meetings for collaboration with teachers, administration, and other support personnel on student concerns for creation of a plan of action • Identified and resolved class conflicts in student schedules for a smooth school year Show less