Sample School Counselor Resume

Education

Master of Science, School Counseling New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) May 2011

Bachelors of Arts, Psychology St. John's University May 2007

Certifications

New York State School Counselor K-12; Provisional Certification

New York State Coaching Certification

Experience

Lawrence Road Middle School Hempstead, New York 01/11-06/11
School Counselor

Conduct middle school building orientation for rising 6th graders; presented major subject and elective schedules; led group tours; facilitated question and answer session

Developed and implemented Career Initiative group for at-risk students

Participated and presented in PPS/IST, attendance and grade-level articulation meetings

Addressed 8th graders about course selection and options for grade 9 classes; encouraged involvement beyond the classroom

Co-facilitated social skills lunch groups with 8th grade boys; co-facilitated Girl's Rights of Passage groups to encourage self-esteem

Participated in parent/teacher meetings to develop strategies for academic improvement

Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School Copiague, New York 8/10-01/11
School Counselor

Performed senior transcripts check to verify student eligibility for New York State graduation requirements

Developed materials and conducted small-group senior meetings about standardized testing, college exploration tools, college applications, admissions process and financial aid

Conducted SAT/ACT preparation sessions according to the Kaplan method

Wrote college recommendations letter for seniors

Used Career Zone to conducted assessments for post secondary and career planning

Assisted in organization of College and Career Day Fair

Uniondale High School Uniondale, New York 9/10-12/10
School Counselor

Prepared 10th and 11th grade students for the PSAT and SAT exams; followed up in office with question and answer sessions

Assisted seniors with college application process, identifying reach, targeted and safe post-secondary institutions

Advised students daily about academic, personal and social issues

Elmont Memorial High School Elmont, New York 9/06 -01/06
School Counselor

Co-facilitated college admission planning seminars with a SUNY admissions representative; handled question and answer sessions; introduced students to financial aid and graduation requirements

Counseled at-risk students about transition to grade 7; spoke about time management, extra help, homework help and decision making skills

Conducted classroom career exploration sessions using the career zone model

Special Education Teacher's Assistant, Gersh Academy Glen Oaks, New York 2/06-3/08
School Counselor

Organized weekly lesson plans according to Individual Education Programs

Collaborated with head teacher

Presented student data for Committee on Special Education meetings

Worked collaboratively with teachers to assist students in developing life skills

Administered daily Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) programs for students on the Autism Spectrum