Christina Caron

Dynamic education professional with extensive experience in student engagement, large-scale event coordination, college advising, and strategic program development. Skilled in public presentation, collaboration with stake holders, and data-informed decision-making. Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with students, families, and institutional partners while executing high-impact program initiatives.

School Counselor & College & Career Readiness Coordinator at Naugatuck High School (2011-08 – Present)

• Design and implement comprehensive college and career readiness programming serving approximately 300 students in grades 10–12, aligning initiatives with institutional goals and measurable student outcomes.
• Develop and execute school-wide events, workshops, campus visits, and informational sessions to promote a strong college-going culture.
• Coordinate logistics for multiple on- and off-campus events, including scheduling, stakeholder communication, transportation arrangements, and post-event evaluation.
• Deliver engaging public presentations to students, families, and faculty on NCAA eligibility, college admissions processes, financial aid, and career pathways.
• Serve as NCAA Eligibility Advisor, guiding student-athletes through compliance requirements, documentation processes, and academic planning.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 300 students, providing individualized advising and strategic academic planning.
• Act as case manager for approximately 40 students with 504 Plans, ensuring compliance, documentation accuracy, and collaborative implementation with faculty and administration.
• Analyze academic and engagement data to inform targeted interventions and improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with administrators, teachers, external partners, and higher education institutions to strengthen program impact.
• Thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment while balancing multiple concurrent initiatives.

School Counselor & Varsity Girls Soccer Coach at Housatonic Valley Regional High School (2012-08 – 2013-06)

• Assumed full daily responsibilities of a school counselor, supporting academic planning, postsecondary guidance, and social-emotional development.
• Managed a caseload of approximately 150 students, providing individualized advising and coordinating interventions.
• Coordinated the school's first College and Career Fair, including vendor outreach, logistics planning, stakeholder communication, and event execution.
• Served as Varsity Girls Soccer Head Coach, overseeing program leadership, team development, scheduling, and mentorship.
• Balanced dual leadership roles in a fast-paced educational environment while maintaining strong relationships with students, families, and staff.

Varsity Soccer Coach at Watertown High School (2015-08 – 2018-12)

• Fostered leadership, accountability, resilience, and team culture among student-athletes while maintaining strong collaboration with families and school administration.
• Led the varsity program to multiple league and state-level accomplishments through strategic planning, team development, and performance analysis.
• 2018 Girls Coach of the Year Award recipient

Master of Science in School Counseling – Southern Connecticut State University

Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies – University of Massachusetts Amherst