Teaching Assistant - Deer Park School District - May Moore Primary School - Deer Park, NY
(2025-12)
- Provided 1:1 academic and behavioral support to a student with identified learning and/or social-emotional needs
- Supported behavior intervention plans (BIP) using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies
- Collected and recorded academic and behavioral data using frequency counts, duration, and anecdotal notes
- Assisted the student with task initiation, organization, and sustained attention
- Communicated data-based observations to classroom staff
School Counseling (Elementary, K-5th Grade) Internship - Longwood Central School District – Coram Elementary School - Coram, NY
(2025-01 - 2025-05)
- Plan and deliver comprehensive support in small groups and individually for social-emotional and behavioral counseling, focusing on social skills, positive communication, zones of regulation, digital citizenship, empathy, kindness, organization, and feelings
- Collaborate with Mentor / Cooperating School Counselor to gradually learn best practices within the field and run own groups
- Facilitate social-emotional learning support as needed, including crisis intervention and responsive services
- Push-into the classroom for whole-class lessons based on themes
- Attend and participate in CSE and Annual Review meetings as needed to discuss counseling goals and progress
- Collaborate with staff on addressing needs of at-risk students, tracking student progress, and ensuring that teachers and students are in compliance with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plans
- Establish relationships with students, families, and staff, enhancing social-emotional development and confidence
School Counseling (Secondary, 9th-12th Grade) Internship - Farmingdale School District – Farmingdale High School - Farmingdale, NY
(2024-09 - 2024-12)
- Provided comprehensive support to a caseload of students across all grades for academic, social, personal, and career growth
- Facilitated individual and group counseling, supporting a variety of concerns and issues
- Resolved scheduling conflicts and provide support with course selection for the current year
- Advised students on the college selection and application process, with knowledge in NYS graduation requirements, college and major searches, resume writing, Naviance and the Common App support, researching, scholarships, and filling out applications
- Collaborated with the School Counselors for in-class presentations on Naviance and other counseling topics
- Established relationships with students, families, and staff, enhancing social-emotional development and confidence
School Counseling (Secondary, 6th-8th Grade) Practicum Student - Connetquot Central School District – Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School - Oakdale, NY
(2024-01 - 2024-05)
Teacher - ISACC – Islip School Age Child Care Corporation through Islip School District - Islip, NY
(2021-09 - 2025-06)
- Develop and facilitate age-appropriate educational and recreational activities in a before- and after-school program that promote social skills, teamwork, and creativity among students
- Monitor students to ensure their safety, well-being, and adherence to program rules and guidelines
- Work closely with staff to coordinate schedules, plan activities, and share insights on student progress and challenges
- Assist students with homework and educational tasks, reinforcing classroom learning and encouraging academic achievement
- Integrate social-emotional learning principles into daily activities to help students develop resilience, empathy, and conflict-resolution skills
SAT Proctor / Hall Monitor - Connetquot Central School District - Oakdale, NY
(2022-06)
