EDUCATION

Master of Education in School Counseling

Rivier College, Nashua, NH, May 2004

GPA: 3.97

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Education Minor

Salem State College, Salem, MA, 1977

INTERNSHIP

EXPERIENCE

Aug, 2003 – May, 2004 Hudson Memorial Middle School, Hudson, NH

Individual Counseling

Counseled students in grades 6 through 8, using cognitive behavioral, reality, and person-centered approaches, to address depression, assertiveness issues, self-esteem, poor academic performance, and retention. Counseled student regularly in accordance with IEP to meet specific goals. Students met 50% - 75% of guidance goals in IEPs. Counseled numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying victim or classroom behavior issues.

Group Counseling

Led and co-led boys, girls and mixed groups weekly. Topics included social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, bullying, sexual harassment, assertiveness training, and transition to high school.

Classroom Guidance

o Co-developed a Studying Skills curriculum for 6^th grade. Over a 6-week period, taught and co-taught numerous classes on organization, studying basics, importance of education in meeting life goals, and learning styles.

o Co-developed and authored a Comprehensive Middle School Guidance Bullying Program. Taught and co-taught lesson plans on topics such as bullying defined, sexual harassment, school policy on reporting and discipline, role of the internet in bullying, how to handle bullies, and alternative behaviors for bullies.

School Teams

o Participated in weekly teachers meeting on student classroom performance and behavior, as input to target individual, group, and overall student counseling needs.

o Provided weekly input to school counselors department on initiatives such as development of counseling framework within the school, student 504 administration, and crisis plan development.

o Participated in weekly school leadership team meetings to collaborate on school-wide initiatives such as student scheduling, school open house, student mentoring programs, and progress reports.

Special Education and Section 504

o Researched student school records and test scores for input to SPED staff in determining appropriate coding.

o Worked with teaching staff to communicate student 504 goals, obtain signoff, and implementation of 504 plans.

PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

Membership in American School Counselor Association (ASCA)

Membership in New Hampshire School Counselor Association (NHSCA)

Special workshops:

o NHSCA sponsored workshop “Hidden differences in the Wiring of Young Minds: Implications for counseling and teaching kids” by Dr. Mel Levine, November, 2003

o Participating in research project with NHSCA members to derive primary data to show impact of school counseling programs on students

o Training on 504 and IDEA for Hudson, NH, school district, August, 2003

WORK EXPERIENCE

1994 – Present: Digital Equipment Corp/Compaq Computer Corporation/Hewlett Packard Corp: Engineering and Business Manager

Coached diverse group of 15-20 employees in career decisions and delivering products. Budgetary responsibility; hiring; team with diverse individuals and groups – marketing, engineering, documentation, testing to deliver products. Strong written and verbal communications practiced daily.

1984 – 1993: Digital Equipment Corp: Software Engineer

1980 – 1984: Computervision Corp.: Software Test Engineer

1979 – 1980: GTE Corp.: Programmer

1978 – 1979: The Analytical Sciences Corp: Junior Programmer

VOLUNTEER WORK

2001 – Present: Taught 4^th grade religious education, and followed up with substitute teaching and participation in 5^th and 6^th grade classes. Work required presenting various beliefs, and encouraging student thought and discussion in atmosphere of respect.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in using MicroSoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations

Knowledgeable in computer software and hardware technology and PC desktop management

PROFESSIONAL

REFERENCES

Carol Langelier, PhD, Dept. Head for Counseling, Rivier College, (603)-888-1311

Kathleen Alden, School Counselor, Hudson Memorial School, 603-886-1240

Christy Hammer, PhD, Associate Professor Rivier College, 603-888-1311