Counselor at Ambitions Counseling Services (2024-06 – 2026-06)
Provided virtual and in person treatment for clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, career transition, and changes in family system due to marriage, grief & loss, and becoming parents.
- Created and implemented treatment plans collaboratively with client participation.
- Engaged in team meetings and contributed ideas to how to grow the business.
- Completed regular professional development with the Connecticut Counselor Association, as well as other resources.
School Counselor at Hartford Public Schools (2012-09 – 2022-09)
- Provided appraisal and advisement to all students through large group, classroom, small group, and individual settings
- Implemented a developmentally appropriate school counseling curriculum to all students
- Facilitated short-term small group and individual counseling to help students learn coping skills for personal, social, academic, and family concerns
- Implemented career exploration program using Naviance and additional resources
- Prepared 8th grade students for high school and explore high school options
- Assisted families in completing the high school application process through RSCO
- Participated in team meetings, student strategy teams, and 504/PPT meetings as appropriate
- Utilized data to identify gaps in achievement, opportunity, and attainment
- Made referrals to appropriate school and community resources.
School Counselor at Orville H. Platt High School (2012-03 – 2012-06)
- Assisted students in understanding promotion and graduation requirements
- Monitored student achievement & attendance
- Delivered weekly lessons to junior students in advisory group
- Referred students to supportive services to address mental health issues impacting learning
- Counseled students about making positive life choices that will impact future goals
School Counselor at Arundel High School (2007-11 – 2011-09)
- Collaborated with school counseling team to deliver services in the academic, personal/social, and career domains through individual advising, large group guidance, and small group counseling
- Assisted students and families in addressing adjustment problems, including referrals as needed to the pupil personnel worker, school psychologist, and local agencies
- Provided educational and career planning for all students that includes structured academic and career plans leading toward graduation and beyond
- Ensured that students were enrolled in relevant and rigorous courses
- Coordinated Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery administration
- Promoted parent involvement and education by organizing monthly “Parent Café” meetings
School Counselor at Alexis I. du Pont Middle School (2004-09 – 2007-11)
- Taught vocational education curriculum to grade eight
- Cooperated with the YMCA to implement a Peer Mediator/Conflict Resolution program
- Collaborated with GEAR UP, University of Delaware and Educational Talent Search to provide college readiness activities and educational planning to families of low income and minority students
- Supervised School Counseling Interns from Wilmington University
- Delivered Safe & Drug Free Schools programming in grades six through eight
