973-809-0464 THERESA CANNONE theresacannone@gmail.

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EDUCATION
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
Masters in Counseling, Concentration in School Counseling December 2017
Cumulative GPA 3.9/4.0
Student Assistance Counselor Certification May 2019
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society Alpha Kappa Chapter March 2017
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Chi Sigma Mu Chapter April 2016
The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Religion Minor May 2015
Major GPA 3.6/4.0
Alpha Phi Omega Service Organization Alpha Zeta Gamma Chapter April 2013
New Member Educator January 2014-December 2014

SCHOOL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

School Counselor Maternity Leave Replacement Roselle, NJ September 2018-Present
Roselle Catholic High School
• Provided academic and social-emotional counseling for students in ninth through twelfth grade.
• Assisted graduating seniors with various aspects of the college application process, including college and
program of study choice, Naviance tools and surveys, scholarships, school transcripts, and college essays.
• Wrote letters of recommendation for graduating seniors.
• Acted as Test Coordinator and Proctor for the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 8/9, PSAT 10, SAT, ACT, and AP exams
and conducted all pre-administration activities.
• Facilitated workshops for parents on completing the college application process, including the FAFSA
application.
• Monitored students’ academic grades and attendance through PowerSchool, as well as scheduled students
in courses for the next school year.
• Organized college visits, instant decision days, and a College Fair of all New Jersey colleges and universities.
• Moderated the Freshman Ambassador and Peer Leadership programs.
School Counselor Maternity Leave Replacement Roselle Park, NJ April 2018-June 2018
Roselle Park Middle School
• Provided academic and social-emotional counseling for students in sixth through eighth grade.
• Prepared for and acted as a School Testing Coordinator for the PARCC Mathematics and English Language
Arts exams, as well as the NJSLA-Science eighth grade exam.
• Led orientation events for incoming fifth-grade students.
• Attended and participated in I&RS, 504, and IEP meetings, as well as parent-teacher conferences.
• Monitored students’ academic grades and next year scheduling through Genesis.
• Moderated the Homework Club and other related tutoring programs amongst students.
School Counseling Intern Saddle Brook, NJ September 2016-December 2017
Saddle Brook High School/Middle School
• Provided individual counseling in a school setting for students in grades seven through twelve.
• Created and led small group counseling sessions on various topics related to organization, stress, and college
and career preparation.
• Designed lesson plans based on ASCA National Standards for coping mechanisms, organization and college
applications.
• Prepared for AP and PARCC testing, and proctored the PSAT and SAT test for high school students.
 • Consulted with other school professionals about individual students for academic performance and
classroom behavior.
• Attended and participated in I&RS, 504, and IEP meetings.
• Utilized multiple computer and Internet-based programs frequently, including Genesis, Naviance, Microsoft
Office, Google Drive, and other various Google Apps.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional Saddle Brook, NJ September 2017-April 2018
Source4Teachers
• Conducted classroom lessons based on comprehensive lesson plans for students across grade levels.
• Served as a long-term paraprofessional one-on-one for a high school student with behavioral issues.
Graduate Research Assistant Montclair, NJ September 2015-August 2017
Montclair State University
The Center for Research and Evaluation on Education and Human Services
• Facilitated interviews and focus groups, created and administered surveys, and drafted and edited reports
for the evaluation of over seven education-related programs.
• Led the evaluation of an urban high school afterschool college and career preparation program.
• Collaborated with team members and clients to problem-solve and improve on research and evaluation
methods.
Membership Services Representative Montclair, NJ June 2015-December 2016
YMCA of Montclair
• Handled customer service issues and program payments for visitors both in-person and by phone.
• Provided tours and information on memberships, events, classes, child care, and summer camp.
• Named Membership Services Representative of the Month in October 2016.
Substitute Teacher Ewing, NJ March 2016-June 2016
Ewing Public School District
• Acted as a Floater Teacher to conduct classroom lessons and perform duties in a high school setting.
Desk Assistant Ewing, NJ September 2014-May 2015
The College of New Jersey
Sophomore Year Experience Office
• Assisted college sophomore residents with dormitory-related duties such as room keys and mailing.

REFERENCES
Cathy Pons Jennifer Bonanno
Middle School Counselor High School Counselor
Roselle Park Middle School Roselle Catholic High School
908-267-0524 908-245-2350 x1080
cpons@rpsd.org jennbonanno@rosellecatholic.org
Rebecca Swann Jackson Susan Nogaj Matteson
Senior Research Associate Director of School Counseling and Guidance
The Center for Research and Evaluation on Roselle Public School District
Education and Human Services 908-298-2040 x3352
(973) 655-7763
swannjacksor@montclair.edu
Christina Sasson
High School Counselor
Saddle Brook High School/Middle School
201-843-2880 x1406
csasson@saddlebrookschools.org