PERRY F.

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE: Enthusiastic school counselor fully committed to enhancing the academic, personal-social, and career development of all school students Strengths working with a diverse caseload of ELL students and families in an urban setting Strong communication and collaboration skills with teachers, administration, school support staff, families, and community organizations EDUCATION: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA (2011 present) M.A. School Counseling. Cumulative GPA: 3.90 Relevant Coursework: School Counseling, Multicultural Issues, Counseling Families, Statistics, Career Counseling, Principles and Techniques of Counseling, Adolescent Development, Child Development, Child Psychopathology, Psychological Testing, Impact of Psychosocial Issues on Learning University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire (2006 2010) B.A. Psychology Honors Program. Cumulative GPA: 3.75. Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. Relevant Coursework: Social Psychology, Community Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Cognitive Psychology, Music as Cultural Discourse in American Society University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia (Study Abroad Spring 2009) Relevant Coursework: Neuropsychology, Australian History and Aboriginal Cultural Studies Regents College, London, United Kingdom Relevant Coursework: Research Methods, Lifespan Development (Study Abroad Spring 2008)

SCHOOL-BASED DIRECT SERVICE EXPERIENCE: Somerville High School, Somerville, MA (Spring 2012 present) Practicum Intern for English Language Learner (ELL) Guidance Program Act as a cultural mediator for students by connecting them to school and community-based resources and organizations that enrich academic, personal-social, and career development Collaborate and maintain open communication with school counselors, interpreters, teachers, school staff, and families to ensure the academic progress of 250 school students Meet with a caseload of 30 students regularly: Help students realize and utilize strength areas through counseling and academic coaching; Address areas of concern and communicate necessary information to the school counselor and school psychologist; Review individualized education plans (IEPs) if necessary; Follow up with students and provide regular assessments that document progress Teach career and college planning curriculum to five sections of Biotechnology students two days per week Created program of study for newly formed First Generation Goes to College transitions group and teach curriculum to a group of eight students one day per week Established stress relief group that focuses on healthy coping strategies for dealing with common acculturative and developmental-related stressors among ESL adolescents Advocate for students by referring them to Student Support Team (SST) meetings and also notifying families about school and community programs that promote academic engagement and whole student development Work with freshmen and seniors to help facilitate the transition to and from high school Conduct family counseling sessions under close supervision of supervisor Help students complete the Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) and Common Application

 Transfer students academic credits from previous international institutions Co-administer the MCAS, Massachusetts English Proficiency Assessment (MEPA), and Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS) tests to ELL students Gardner Pilot Academy (K-8), Allston, MA (Fall 2011) Prepracticum Intern for School Social Worker Collaborated with school social worker on Boston City Connects program Co-facilitated 5th grade boys social skills peer group Taught de-escalation strategies to at-risk youth Assisted school counselor in conducting Whole Class Reviews (WCR) and Individual Student Reviews (ISR), a process which ensures that all students are accounted for and are progressing Teton Literacy Center at the Jackson Hole Middle School, Jackson Hole, WY (2010 2011) Volunteer 7th Grade Tutor Tutored three students once a week to help improve math and English grade point averages Provided additional academic support for students and gained valuable teaching skills RESEARCH EXPERIENCE: University of New Hampshire Undergraduate Thesis and Research, Durham, NH (2009 2010) Primary Researcher and Investigator for Original Research Study In Social Psychology Advisor: Edward Lemay. Thesis Title: Im Not Mad, Im Just Hurt: Why Relationship Commitment Reduces Antisocial Behavior Following Social Rejection. Responsible for thesis development, recruitment of participants, and data collection Paper presented at the University Haslerud Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference, Durham, NH (May 2010). WORK EXPERIENCE: YMCA of Marthas Vineyard, Vineyard Haven, MA (Summer 2012) Teen Center Youth Mentor Member of the planning committee for the YMCA Alexander Gagnon Teen Center Helped organize weekly open mic night concerts and performance opportunities for teens Taught students how to record original music material using digital audio workstation (DAW) computer software East Chop Yacht Club, Oak Bluffs, MA (Summers 2002 2011) Program Sailmaster and Head Sailing Instructor Coordinator for beginner, intermediate, and advanced sailing classes (150 students ages 8-18) Trained new instructors sailing techniques by emphasizing safety and utilized teaching skills Maintained financial records and program funding SKILLS AND ASSETS: Creative, strong teaching skills, able to collaborate and problem solve under pressure in a large public school environment Extensive experience using Microsoft word, Excel, SPSS, and Media Lab data collection software First Aid and CPR certified