Experience

Manchester Public Schools

• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• School Counselor

  • Aug 2021 - Present

• Administrative Secretary

  • Oct 2013 - Aug 2021



Windsor Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• School Counseling Intern

  • Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  - Provided individual and group counseling in the areas of personal/social, academic, and career development. - Completed individual planning including Students Success Plans and 9th grade transition scheduling. - Created and taught classroom developmental curriculum in areas of peer relationships, cyberbullying, career exploration, etc. - Advocated for students and taught self-advocacy skills. - Collaborated effectively with school counselors, teachers, administrative staff, students, and parents. - Utilized PowerSchool to access student records and schedule students. Documented student and parent contact as required. Show less

• Preschool Secretary

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  - Utilized IEP+ program to create PPT invitations and IEP shells; scheduled and rescheduled PPT meetings, referred potential students to the program coordinator for screening; enrolled students into the peer model program. - Registered incoming special education preschool students, ensured appropriate documentation, and entered data in eSchool; coordinated with nurses, secretaries, and employees regarding registration of incoming students into the preschool program. - Maintained special education records, completed filing and general office duties as needed; monitored the district's Early Childhood Education Program and upheld open communication. Show less



Community Renewal Team, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Case Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

  - Completed intake applications on customers within the CAPTAIN System. Interviewed customers on or off-site as needed. Assessed and evaluated customer needs based on the Outcome Scale Matrix (OSM). Developed Individual Service Plans (ISP) for each customer to incorporate all special needs and outline both short-term and long-term goals. - Maintained case loads, conducted assessments, and developed plans which identified needs and actions necessary to bring customers to self sufficiency. Plans included clear and measurable goals for customers to attain. - Provided information and supportive counseling regarding community resources; provided inter and external referral services as deemed appropriate. Assisted with customers receiving immediate basic needs. - Completed Energy Assistance applications and prepared income tax returns via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Show less



Salvation Army Marshall House

• Family Program Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

  - Ensured the implementation of policy and procedures of a 30 resident family shelter; supervised 7-12 Family Counselors. Performed supervisory responsibilities of primary care staff. Assisted in the selection of potential employees and participated in the interview process. Trained and supervised new employees and volunteers. Acted as consultation and coverage as required within an on-call capacity and back-up coverage as scheduled. - Worked in collaboration with the Social Worker, Assistant Director and Director in the development of program policies and resolution of program concerns. - Planned, created, and facilitated all activities for residents around the community and within the shelter. - Responsible for Family Counselor duties in addition to crisis prevention. Show less