Shatiera Porte’E Email & Phone Number

United States

Traveling school counselor and education consultant providing professional development services and programs Professional development, mentoring and coaching to school counselors across grades K-12 to supervise, monitor, support in their specific roles towards effective guidance on academic programs, scheduling, and diploma-earning for all scholars on their pathway to graduationExperience with design, development, and implementation of the varied social emotional programs designed to address the unique needs of the district Work with K-12 school counselors to set clear, measurable, outcome-oriented goals for the year and plan professional development opportunities around those SEL and college and career readiness aligned goalsWork collaboratively with high school counselors to assist the senior class in being awarded over eight million dollars in awarded college scholarships, graduation requirements, schedules, transcriptsOrganize all career planning activities for students grades 9-12 to connect them with post-graduation resourcesConduct weekly college career readiness leadership senior seminars and high school peer leadership program assistance with high school students Conduct workshops and provide program services on various topics to empower and meet individual goals of our clients serving students in elementary, middle school, high schools, and college and/or universities Special project management with with student programming, SEL curriculum, senior exit interviews, senior portfolios, graduation activities, district renewal plan, protocols, procedures to assess existing processes, determine needs, and create forward-thinking strategiesProvide guest speakers to expand speaker’s bureau, materials, and conference resources Organizing and creating an Alumni Community Outreach program and networking events Supporting administration teams in strategic planning

New Jersey, United States

Writing Instructor teaching expressive writing workshops in various school districts Facilitates writing workshops to students in six through ninth grades to empower, support academic transitions and social emotional learning to support student success Leading expressive writing and journaling sessions for writers of all agesProvide annual professional development workshops to educators covering mental health wellness, social emotional learning, trauma-informed, instruction strategies and resources

Author of the best seller “I Forgive Myself For Forgetting Myself” book is available at Amazon, Books A Million and Barnes and Noble

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Assess and overhaul academic support, counseling and career development student-centered programs to help students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, to overcome challenges, and to cope with traumatic or extenuating life circumstances. In charge of all instructional and program operations.• Organize all career planning activities for students grades 9-12 to connect them with post-graduation resources. Arrange college visits and tours and other educational off-site trips and experiences. Book speakers and hosts and link students with career mentors.• Manage an annual budget ranging from $13K to $35K per semester for student-centered resources, college bridge/dual enrollment programs and activities.• Conduct individual, family, small group counseling services and interventions. Assess patterns and situations to determine care and improvement plans that strengthen performance, communication and relationships in organization.• Supervise the state testing program, which provides courses that help students prepare for the ACT, PSAT, PARCC, ASVAB and State Science tests. Oversee the administration of standardized assessments. Draft score reports that outline student performance and create plans that boost statistics and success rates. Make sure students complete SAT and college placement tests• Oversee the Student Summer Work and Summer School Programs, which assist hundreds of students in finding employment during months and enrolling students for summer classes.• Launched the successful school-wide Girls Who Code program, which is an after-school program designed to provide STEM training and education to teenage girls. Located and established instructors, spearheaded initiatives, and set objectives pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math knowledge.Collect and evaluate student data such as attendance, grades, graduation and more. Driving force behind the 100% school graduation rate.

New Jersey

Assigned a caseload of 20 at-risk youth grappling with a variety of mental, behavioral, mental and psychological disorders such as anger, depression, bulimia and anorexia, and other illnesses. Developed treatment programs and plans. Regularly evaluated and coached students to help them improve and overcome challenges.• Conducted and scheduled one-on-one meetings with students. Performed assessments and delivered effective counseling that prevented or alleviated crises.• Fostered strong, trusting relationships with students, parents, guardians and staff members.• Acted as a resource to connect students with community support programs. Arranged meetings and info- sessions.• Functioned as part of the school counseling program. Assisted in the attainment of goals and objectives through treatment and evaluation.

Virginia

As part of the Inmate Mental Health Program, assigned to assess, manage and treat over 500 inmates who possess psychiatric and substance abuse issues. Practiced counseling and treatment techniques that helped prisoners address, cope with and overcome depression, anxiety, alcoholism, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia and more.• Identified mental illness based on symptoms and behavior. Watched interactions to properly diagn ose inmates.• Fought to reduce suicide rates amongst prisoners by spearheading suicide risk assessments and the safety planning program. Prevented the loss of dozens of inmates through treatment and psychiatric assistance.• Liaison between Psychiatrists and Inmates – authorized referrals for appointments and further evaluation.

New Jersey

Mental health counselor to more than 200 community adults, kids and adolescents. Concluded psychoses following thorough assessments and evaluations, which analyzed symptoms and mannerisms. Leader of department mental health training programs for staff and crisis management practices.• Liaised with local shelters, outpatient centers, food pantries and transportation to connect patients with external resources. Partnered with organizations to rally support.• Obtained pre-certifications necessary for patient admittance into facility. Made phone calls and performed follow up as needed to gather records and information.• In conjunction with Clinical Program Manager, implemented 10+ community-based educational programs such as workshops, information sessions and presentations that spread awareness about mental health.• Trained over 30 staff on patient-handling procedures and regulations.

Lakewood, Nj

Master Of Arts - Ma, Psychological Counseling

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Member

Play Therapy Certificate