Michaela Maniscalco

Support students' academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs by providing guidance, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution. Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support student success and foster a positive environment. Design and deliver SEL lessons for general and special education students.

Intern at Beach Street Middle School (2026-01 – Present)

• Support students' academic, social-emotional, and transitional needs by providing guidance, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and staff to support student success and foster a positive environment.
• Design and deliver SEL lessons for general and special education students.
• Collaborate with MTSS and CSE teams to identify at-risk students, recommend accommodations, and implement strategies to improve academic performance and behavior.
• Support students in transitional planning by assisting with goal setting, course selection, and preparation for post-secondary education and career pathways.

Intern at Udall Road Middle School (2026-01 – Present)

• Support students in navigating academic and personal challenges to promote growth.
• Identify barriers to student success and support development of organizational, time management, and study skills.
• Develop and deliver psychoeducational lessons focused on social-emotional and academic skill development.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop tailored student support plans and interventions.

Intern at West Islip High School (2025-09 – 2026-01)

• Provided individual and group counseling to support academic, college/career, and social-emotional development.
• Facilitated classroom push-in lessons on course selection, graduation requirements and post-secondary planning.
• Delivered presentations at afterschool programs on course selection, FAFSA completion, and the college application process.

Intern/Practicum at Charlotte Valley Central School (2024-11 – 2025-05)

• Facilitated individual and group counseling for students across grades K-12 to build academic and life skills.
• Analyzed school-wide academic, behavioral, and attendance data to identify trends and inform targeted interventions.

Substitute Teacher at Kids In Action (2025-07 – Present)

• Deliver developmentally appropriate instruction and structured classroom activities for infants and young children, adapting lessons to meet diverse learning and developmental needs.
• Provide instruction and support to students with Individual Educational Plans and/or Behavioral Intervention Plans.

Master in K-12 School Counseling – State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta (2024 – 2026)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – State University of New York (SUNY) Oneonta (2020 – 2024)