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0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000 xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

client-focused counselor/social worker eager to contribute dynamic communication, needs assessment, research, and academic background toward actively supporting a progressive organization in delivering quality human services.

 

profile

 

• a results-oriented professional with experience in counseling procedure, group therapy and program facilitation.
• in-depth expertise in the counseling of students on a broad range of topics, including self-esteem, peer interaction and substance abuse.
• strong hands on knowledge of creating safe, comfortable, and confidential environments for children s counseling sessions.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• proven ability to develop after school programs to benefit students.
• dynamic communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• technically proficient in microsoft office, microsoft internet explorer, netscape navigator, access, excel, microsoft word, power point, oclc horizon, catme, cinnexion, and windows xp.

 

professional experience

 

achievement first crown heights charter school                                                                 2008-present

middle school counselor/internship

• successfully acted as facilitator for weekly girls group, self esteem group and individual sessions.
• serve as liaison between students and peers, parents and teaching staff.
• effectively maintain detailed reports and documentation, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, on all state required files.

 

achievement first crown heights charter school                                                                 2008-present

elementary school counselor/internship

• responsible for conducting sessions with students enrolled in individualized education programs.
• acting as facilitator, establish channels of open communication between students and parents.
• successfully provide weekly classroom guidance, written progress reports and detailed student files.
• effectively facilitate weekly peer groups targeting specific student body needs.

 

institute for community living                                                                                                                 2004-2005

case manger/internship

• actively conducted individual weekly counseling sessions with patients, collaborating with clients in the transition to independent living environments.
• connected clients with additional community programs for outside assistance.
• contributed sharp communication and interpersonal relation skills toward productively liaising between clients and medical team members.
• responsible for initial processing of new clients, facilitating weekly substance abuse group and young adult rap sessions.

 

cataloging assistant long island university                                                                             2000-present

office associate brooklyn public library                                                                                     1998-2000

bank teller banco popular                                                                                                                   1998

 

professional education

 

long island university brooklyn, ny                                                            anticipated graduation may 2009

master of science degree in school counseling, gpa 3.8

bachelor of science in social work gpa 3.8                                                                                          2006

new york state certification                                                                                         anticipated may 2009