Erika Castellar Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, New York, United States

-Counsel 10 students in grades 6 through 12 using solution-focused approaches to address issues such as academic performance, behavior regulation, and stress management-Co-facilitate a mandated 9th grade boys group that focuses on the transition to high school and self-regulation-Consistently meet with School Psychologist, School Counselors, support staff.

-Build and maintain relationships with school-based staff, non-profit organizations, and local leaders who are connected with the youth and families we serve -Oversee the execution of all outreach events and provide updates on students’ progress to all recruitment partners -Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement in processes and.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

-Continued to exceed performance goals while providing college support to 59 students in addition to counseling a cohort of young men of color in collaboration with The Fellowship Initiative at JPMorgan Chase-Utilized culturally relevant practices to reach students of various socio-economic backgrounds -Planned, managed, and recruited students to.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

-Consistently exceeded all performance goals, while retaining 100% of my caseload, in providing one-on-one college support to 59 first-generation students from low-income backgrounds-Helped students create a college list, brainstorm and write essays, submit applications, apply for financial aid and New York State opportunity programs, review financial aid.

Boston, MA

-Tutor freshmen and sophomores in Humanities and College Readiness-Work closely with seniors on college applications, essays and supplements-Fax, mail, and email documents to admissions officers at various institutions-Offer after school homework support to freshman

-Served as a mentor for all students within program -Assisted staff with facilitating peer mentoring activities and administrative duties-Studied and observed students with psychological disorders-Monitored hallways to ensure safety and provided milieu therapy -Co-lead three therapy groups

-Transferred patients paper charts to digital files to create a paperless environment to form an eco-friendly work space-Assisted receptionists by answering phones and working with patients

-Assisted clients with purchases -Informed clients about merchandise and store promotions-Helped personal shoppers with large group sales and parties-Assisted co-workers with administrative duties

-Supervised campers on various outings such as the Bronx Zoo and Battery Park-Oversaw and managed 5th grade campers throughout summer-Assisted teachers with group activities such as games and lesson plans

Master Of Education - Med, School Counseling

Activities and Societies: Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society, Member

Psychology

Activities and Societies: TRYBE Multicultural Dance Group, Dance Company, Paraiso Latino, Peer Advisor for the Center for Global.

Psychology And Archaeology

Semester-long study abroad program in Brighton, England.

Advanced Regents Diploma, Business Law, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Student Government (President), Financial Women's Association, National Honor Society, Council for Unity (Vice.