Lynette Russell

Dedicated school counselor and college & career advisor with deep expertise guiding grades 9–12 students toward academic achievement, higher education, and skilled trade careers. Skilled at navigating the full college admissions process — from exploration to enrollment — while building the social-emotional foundations students need to thrive. Brings a proven record of forging community, industry, and institutional partnerships that expand access to apprenticeships, internships, and vocational pathways.

Committed to restorative justice, equity, and walking alongside young people through the challenges of adolescence.

College & Career Counselor (ECLO) at Neighborhood House Charter School — College & Careers Pathways (2023-01 – Present)

Empowering grades 9–12 students through counseling, career pathways & community access

• Pioneered the school's first-ever Building Trades & Job Training Fair (2024 & 2025), connecting the full student body with industry leaders including Mass Robotics, North Atlantic States Carpenters Union Apprenticeship Program, Plumbers Union, Building Pathways, Regis College Nursing Program, and more.
• Developed annual in-class and extended campus learning experiences — including Harvard MEDscience, RODE Architecture, one-on-one sessions with State Senator Christopher Worrell, Lincoln Tech, Bridgewater State University Cybersecurity Challenge, Logan Airport National Aviation Expo, and MIT's M.I.T.E.S. summer program — bringing rigorous real-world exposure to students across disciplines.
• Organized and chaperoned field trips for groups of 25 students or coordinated specialty class visits, ensuring equitable access to hands-on career and academic exploration beyond the classroom.
• Build student motivation and strengthen socio-emotional skills to reach full academic potential.
• Establish partnerships creating apprenticeships, training programs, internships, and summer opportunities.
• Guide seniors and families through the college and building trade admissions processes.

Paraprofessional at P.A.T.H. Program — English High School (2022-01 – 2023-12)

• Advocated for student academic and personal needs; monitored and improved academic progress.
• Developed and strengthened socio-emotional skills for student resilience.

Spanish I Teacher at EHS Night School — English High School (2023-03 – 2023-05)

• Built skills and competencies for successful completion of Edmentum Online Spanish I.
• Identified learning gaps and delivered targeted reteaching and monitoring.

Program Director at Accelerated Diploma Program — Brighton High School (2021-01 – 2022-12)

• Developed partnerships with libraries and employment training programs for sustainable career options.
• Monitored graduation progress; led outreach to recruit applicants from area schools and programs.

Paraprofessional at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Provided one-on-one autism academic support and accommodations in the Freshman Academy.

Outreach & Admissions Counselor / Academic Instructor at Alternate Perspectives, Inc. & Shriver Job Corps (2013-01 – 2020-12)

• Recruited applicants from Boston Public Schools and surrounding community organizations.
• Delivered counseling, teaching, and trade collaborative learning for special needs and ESL students.
• Advised and registered students in the online high school diploma program (2015–2017).
• Contributed to center's national ranking rise from 27th to 10th in the nation (2013).

Academic Instructor at AdCare Criminal Justice Services (2011-01 – 2013-12)

• Assisted low-income applicants in identifying vocational, career, and educational skills.
• Provided referrals to housing, transportation, and community reintegration resources.
• Retooled GED curriculum for a 120-day term across varied education levels.

M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology – Cambridge College (1999-01 – 2000-12)

B.A. in Spanish – Wellesley College (1982-01 – 1986-12)