COUNSELING & EDUCATION CV
Education
Salem State University 2023 M.Ed. in School Counseling & School Adjustment Counseling
Boston University 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts
Licenses
School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor 2023
School Counselor - All Levels 2023
School Social Worker
2023 - Present
TOBIN MONTESSORI (Cambridge, MA)
+ Develop and implement classroom-based Tier 1 social-emotional learning (SEL) programs tailored to Montessori principles for students aged 3-11, fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation.
+ Created peer-led Zones of Regulation progressive intervention
+ Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff
+ Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student cases and contribute insights to enhance the overall support system within the Montessori school community
+ Stay informed about the latest research and best practices in the field of school social work, incorporating evidence-based strategies into daily practice to improve outcomes for students.
+ Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address various social and emotional challenges, supporting students in developing coping strategies and interpersonal skills
School Adjustment Counseling & School Counseling Fellow 2022 - 2023
Manchester-Essex Regional Middle School & High School (Manchester, MA)
+ Conducted 1:1 counseling sessions with diverse caseload of 6th-10th gr. students, handling anxiety, school avoidance, social development, stress, self-advocacy, and identity
+ Worked with SPED teams, parents, and students to develop and work on IEP and 504 goals
+ Delivered classroom lesson curricula on SOS (Signs of Suicide), Career Exploration, and Course Selection
+ Planned and led student groups: 6th & 8th Social Skills, 6th Stress & Mindfulness, and 7th/6th Peer Group
+ Assisted in analyzing and managing data from 5 years of SEL implementation (RULER)
+ Led and monitored colleague discussion of SEL implementation and curricula to address fidelity to SEL in MERMS
+ Worked with SPED ASD & mild intellectual disabilities programs to provide milieu support and counseling
Special Education Teaching Associate Fall 2021
prospect hill academy charter school (somerville, ma)
+ Worked with diverse student body, gaining both cultural competency and familiarity with different capabilities
+ Collaborated with special education teachers, general education colleagues, admin, and the student services team
+ Provided academic, behavioral, and social emotional support for students in a full-inclusion setting
+ Used principles of restorative practices to both proactively and reactively support student behavior
+ Assisted with providing high quality instruction to students with a variety of mild to moderate learning disabilities
+ Played role in managing cases of 3 assigned SPED students in 3rd & 1st grades, creating SEL visuals & tools
+ Collected data relating to student's IEP's to monitor student progress and inform instruction as directed by SPED teacher
+ Participated in professional development on DEI, crisis prevention, and school-wide culture of learning
SPED Paraprofessional
2019-2021
John F. Kennedy School SEEK Program (Somerville, MA)
+ Worked as classroom paraprofessional in program for kids with Social-emotional Deficits
+ Provided in-situ social coaching and crisis intervention SEL support to six male students in grades K-3
+ Worked to provide classroom and SEL assistance in accordance with IEP goals and SPED adapted curricula
+ Assisted classroom teacher in ongoing management of K-3 adapted classroom
+ Took data on behavioral needs of student to obtain higher level of care and switch into Somerville’s ASD program
+ Developed strong rapport and relationships with students and colleagues that aided program’s success with our students
+ Independently supervised students with transitions, in Specialists, and at other times as designated by classroom teacher or required by circumstance
+ Provided social coaching and prompts to students in situations that were difficult to navigate during non-learning times
+ Collaborated with SEEK team to achieve a safe, trauma-informed, effective learning environment for our program’s students
+ Worked within diverse urban population across culture, ability, and socioeconomic status
+ Aligned goals with SAC & SAC Intern, SPED teachers, paraprofessionals, head of SEEK and SPED programs, & administration
AICL Teacher
2019
Appalachian Institute for Creative Learning (Asheville, NC)
+ Spent one week teaching classes to students 8-18 during Summer Enrichment Camp week at AICL
+ Worked continuously with group of LGBTQ+ - identified high school students
+ Providing mentorship and guidance through teaching to a mixed age class, and two classes of high school-aged students
+ Designed and taught curriculum on Zine making, Conceptual & Performance Art, & Marginalized Art History
+ Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and other stakeholders, fostering a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
+ Provided individualized attention and support to students who needed extra help or guidance, helping them to succeed and achieve their goals.
+ Collaborated with other teachers and program staff to create a cohesive and effective learning experience for all students.
Educator & Summer Counselor 2015-2022
Parts & Crafts - Summer Camp & Center for Semi-Conducted Learning (Somerville, MA)
+ Led ongoing class in Mindfulness & Emotional Management for kids 6-13 during 2020-21
COVID-19 quarantine and during multiple summer & school break seasons
+ Gained familiarity with homeschool family communities and unique needs
+ Worked closely with students discovering identity in adolescence, including students
within the LGBTQ+ spectrum
+ Worked with children with ASD, ADHD, and SEL difficulties on self-directed projects
and collaborative learning
+ Designed lesson plans and project options for both Summer Camp and After-school
program for kids and teens which allowed them to explore their own individualized interests
+ Aided in day to day functioning of summer camp program with a small team of adults managing up to 60 kids
+ Managed and lead dozens of arts, science, discussion, and exploration based projects with kids and adolescents
(Example projects include woodworking, board game making, comics and narratives,
podcasting, activism, museum education, animation, and community art.)
STEPS Peer Mentor
2016
Wayside Youth & Family (Arlington, MA)
+ Worked with Young Adults 18 to 24 to help them support each other in their transition into adulthood
in the context of the "Mental Health Peer Movement"
+ Available as emotional support
+ Aided with daily running of community drop-in space
+ Aid in coordinating weekly interest groups
+ Led weekly Arts + Crafts group
+ Available as support for bureaucratic needs (ie, applying to jobs, resume building, housing search)
PreVu Coach
2019 & 2020
NuVu Studio - Independent School (Cambridge, MA)
+Worked with PreVu team during Spring & Fall of 2019, Spring of 2020
+Acted as coach, mentor, and collaborator with kids as they navigated frustrations and ran into obstacles
+ Worked directly with kids age 5-11 on prototyping and brainstorming design solutions
+ Provided support and attention to students struggling to engage with, or frustrated by, their projects
+ Worked through difficult emotional and social issues between kids
+ Encouraged students to teach one another and learn by trying
+ Helped with set-up and breakdown of activities each week before
students arrived
+ Helped to manage kids in the space and keep materials used mindfully
and properly organized
+ Intervened as needed when disputes or disruptions arose
+ Aided in documenting student work
Lead Collaborator & Co-Coordinator of Summer Program
2014
“Tinkering School” (Brightworks School) (San Francisco, CA)
+ Organized and maintained summer camp as Summer Program Co-Lead and Lead Collaborator
+ Led students, volunteers, and educators in accomplishing large project goals with short-term deadlines
+ Served as educator and mentor for children and teens ages 8-17
+ Mediated disputes between kids and helped adjust volunteers’ interactions with kids
+ Helped to teach kids, teens, and adult volunteers to use woorkworking tools and heavy-duty equiptment
+ Filed appropriate incident reports, maintained respectful relationship with host space, general coordination
Education Program Specialist
& Workshop Co-Coordinator
2016
Le Laboratoire - ArtScience Prize (Cambridge, MA)
+ Co-coordinated materials, speakers, staff, and logistics for international student conference
+ Aided in the design, execution, organization, and curriculum for ArtScience community workshops
+ Acted as designer and design reference for HS student teams during ArtScience Innovation Workshop
+ Managed Education section of LeLaboratoire website, continually updating with program info and documentation
+ Organized catering and project/prototyping supply inventory for week-long student workshop
+ Worked in InDesign to modify and update yearly workshop brochure
Customer Care Expert
2018-2019
Formlabs (3D Printing) - (Somerville, ma)
+ Volunteered on behalf of Formlabs as part of Argenziano School STEAM night
+ Led high-school tour field trip groups and taught 3D printing to family day children
+ Communicated smoothly with direct user base to educate and troubleshoot
+ Wrote and edited internal courseware materials to educate new hires on 3D printing
+ Taught Print School, an initiative to train new hires and learn by doing
+ Took on project to learn about new material and teach the rest of customer care team
+ Practice second-level communication and answer implicit questions and needs pre-emptively
+ Work as part of Customer Care team to support one another best in service of our users
Custom Sample Project Coordinator
& Special Projects Technician
2016-2018
Formlabs (3D Printing) - (Somerville, ma)
+ Wrote proposal for community education STEAM program envisioning participating start-ups pairing with local schools
+ Experimented with Re-Used resin formulation, and aided in testing for Clear and Flexible resins
+ Wrote multiple blog posts for content generation
+ Worked with customers to discuss 3D models and communicate about expectations and issues
+ Met and exceeded hard deadlines and expectations set by customers and sales representatives
+ Updated and altered project workflow across teams to ensure efficient communication and execution
+ Interviewed and managed team interns, and took part in interviewing for & training team manager
