Counselor for 7th-12th grade students. Peer Mediation Advisor. Job duties: Scheduling, assist with academic, career and personal/social issues, member of various committees for student progress and school-wide initiatives.

Counseled traditional, first generation, low-income, at-risk, and special education students individually and in groups with academic, career, personal/social issues, and provided referrals when needed. 94% post-secondary placement and retention rate as reported to the state for college and employment. As a team member, developed curriculum and taught “Workplace Readiness Skills” of team building, stress and anger management, communication skills, individual differences, and conflict resolution in a comprehensive guidance and counseling program.Participated in Individual Planning Committee Teams (IEPT) and 504 meetings. Worked extensively with parents, teachers, administrators, and students via meetings, telephone contacts, and e-mails. Conducted career assessments for using assessment tools such as the Career Decision Making (CDM), Self-Directed Search (SDS), and Career Cruising. Collaborated and conducted Career Cruising presentations in local area middle and high school districts to complete regional career development standards for student’s educational development plan (EDP) .Coordinator/Advisor for newly established student support group of 72 students in the Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO), know known as the "Trend Setters". Supervised other Case Managers in training for full licensure- LPC. Continued roll of Counselor Liaison for county in Counselor Network and KnowHow2Go program.

Position held concurrently with Case Manager position at St. Clair TEC. Counselor Liaison, coordinator, and facilitator for the Counselor Network of St. Clair County working with counselors from nine school districts. Conducted countywide presentations at middle and high school districts for students and parents, local Counselor Network meetings, LCAN meetings, and MCAN conferences, relating to "Creating a College Going Culture" through KnowHow2Go. Collaborated and coordinated of events with local school districts and community college staff for activities such as; countywide 8th graders visit to SC4 community college- "Decision Day", Saturday sessions of ACT prep at three different locations, “Take Your Child to College” Day project, and College Survival kit presentations. Developed a countywide counselor listserv for better delivery of information, services, and collaborative network.

Provided academic, career, and personal/social counseling of all A-K last named students caseload. Developed and presented comprehensive guidance and counseling lessons to all 10-12 grade students - Educational Development Plan (EDP) using Career Cruising and True Colors.Met with students regarding career plans and exploration, college entrance and test preparation, course selection, and graduation audits. Coordinated 504 meeting and attended IEPC meetings for parent consultations of special student populations. Team taught students in small group sessions with social worker - study skills and stress management. Administered PSAT, interpreted and explained ACT test results to students and parents.

Counseled traditional and special education students individually and in groups with academic, career, and personal/social issues, made appropriate referrals when needed. As a team member, developed curriculum and taught “Workplace Readiness Skills” of team building, stress and anger management, communication skills, individual differences, and conflict resolution in a comprehensive guidance and counseling program. Participated in Individual Planning Committee Teams (IEPT) and 504 meetings. Worked extensively with parents, teachers, administrators, and students. Conducted vocational assessments for the special education population using assessment tools such as, VALPAR, DISCOVER, Strong/Campbell, CDM, SDS, and Career Cruising. Coordinated college, university, and technical school visits for the center, as well as specific program areas. Organized financial aid workshops for all seniors in a collaborative effort with SC4 Financial Aid Director.

Counseled, assessed, and advised students in academic and career options for successful achievement of a 124 credit hour bachelor degree program to meet student goals and objectives.Developed and monitored program plans for bachelor degree completion and reviewed transcripts for caseload of over 400 students. Assisted students with course selection, transfer-credits, CLEP, articulation, and referral to other resources as needed.

Advised first year, transfer, and current students along with alumni with career assessment, employability skills, and job placement - 98% placement and retention rate. Taught cooperative education courses with an average of 30 to 40 students per semester for 3 semesters. Conducted orientations, evaluations and site visits for Cooperative Education program. Promoted, marketed, and recruited for Cooperative Education program to related business and industries for job openings and student placement. Supervised staff, department, and budget while serving as interim Acting Director for four months.

Interviewed applicants for eligibility for JTPA - Title II and Title III programs. Conducted orientations and employability classes. Counseled, assessed, and referred clients for education, employment, and other referrals to assist with career goals. Marketed and coordinated with Metro-Detroit area business for client placement opportunities and developed training plans. Documented client placement, eligibility, and placement retention with Oakland County and MESA offices. Held an average of 92% placement and retention rate. Trained and supervised new employees, managed time cards, personnel, and budget. Familiar with EEOC, ADA, and other employment laws and regulations.

Assisted with open houses, mailings, property searches, meeting with clients, and customer service. Prior to working for Mr. Bertoia, Assistant Broker, I worked for Jack Christenson Realtors, Inc. as a receptionist for the company.