EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 2010- anticipated coursework completio

n-2011
GCU Professional Counselor Certificate
In the process of obtaining licensing requirements for the New Jersey Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) certification.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 2010
Masters of Education: Counseling Psychology/ School Counseling
GPA 3.67
New Jersey School Counselor Certified- through Rutgers CACREP accredited Progra
m
Trained and Certified Sexual Assault Advocate- through Rutgers University Sexua
l Assault Response Team (SART)
Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 2007
Bachelors of Arts: Psychology/ Spanish (30 credits)
GPA 3.1
Ocean County College, Toms River, NJ 2004
Associates of Social Sciences GPA 3.1
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Sail and Riptide Program January 2007 to May 2007
Intern Lakewood, NJ
Partial Care/After school treatment program serving adolescents age 12-18 who a
re emotionally disturbed and/or had social, academic and behavioral impairments
placing them at risk for out of home placement.
Strived to meet the emotional needs of teens and teaching daily living skills a
s well as trust and relationship building.
Assisted in therapy and anger management groups as well as assisting students w
ith completion of homework, developing study skills and focusing on school relat
ed issues.
Amongst the topics covered included anger management, coping skills, communicat
ion, values clarification, health and nutrition, drug education, sexuality and s
afe sex, personal safety and individual responsibility.
Toms River Board of Education January 2010 to May 2010
Guidance Intern Toms River, NJ
Assisted students at Toms River High School South in selecting and registering
for courses, ensuring a manageable schedule tailored to individual student needs
and interests.
Facilitated both group and individual counseling for students ranging from 14 t
o 21 years of age.
Presented educational programs and workshops on topics such as career explorati
on, personal characteristics/development and the importance of the decision maki
ng process.
Assisted students in college preparation activities including SAT preparation an
d registration, transcript review, college selection and application completion.

Rutgers University June 2007 to January 2010

Community Coordinator North Brunswick, NJ
Bilingual Educator and Social Marketer of the Middlesex County Supplemental Nut
rition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) for a diverse age range from pre-K to adult
classes.
Taught and counseled a predominately low-income community about nutrition and l
iving a healthy lifestyle.
Assisted in data analysis and composition, social marketing and curriculum deve
lopment; as well as translating commercial scripts, flyer documents and curricul
um materials into Spanish.
Rutgers University August 2009 to December 2009
Career and Academic Coach New Brunswick, NJ
Completed 100-hour graduate experience as a Career and Academic Coach for Rutge
rs University Trio Student Support Services.
Facilitated workshops for students on topics such as time management and health
y eating on the go.
Administered and interpreted career assessments and counseled students on futur
e avenues to meet their goals.
Assisted students to plan and develop more feasible schedules and practice a va
riety of study skills tailored to their needs and capabilities.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Toms River Board of Education February 2005 to June 2007
Substitute Teacher Toms River, NJ
Majority of experience with special needs, alternate and public school high sch
ool students.
Reinforced learning concepts presented by their teachers, while mentoring and a
ssisting students in order to help them master subject (Especially when requeste
d to cover for Spanish classes).
Ocean County College June 2004 to August 2005
Camp Viking Recreation Leader Toms River, NJ
Worked with predominately low income and poor academic students referred to pro
gram through Lakewood School District (3rd to -5th graders).
Organized, mentored and promoted students interest in learning and participatio
n in the camps itinerary and events.
Encouraged students individualism and creativity through activities and life sk
ills.
Conferred with supervisors to improve and design additional activities, present
ations and scheduling.
VOLUNTEER WORK
EOF ALLIANCE
Toms River Lacrosse League: Girls coach for 2004, 2005, 2006
ESL teachers aid- through Clifton Street Elementary School Adult Program
New Brunswick Farmers Market & Middlesex County Fair among other Rutgers Coopera
tive Extension Events
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the American School Counselor Association
AWARDS AND HONORS
Whos Who among students in American Universities and Colleges
Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (EOF)
Outstanding Achievement Award (NJ Commission of Higher Education)
Certificate of Appreciation (EOF Alliance Association)
Certificate of Recognition for Exemplary Spirit and Courage (EOF)