Rachel Glover
rng4673@optonline.net § (718) 277-7204 § (347) 661-3479
EDUCATION
Advanced Certificate: Master of Science in Education: Bachelor of Arts:
Mental Health Counseling School Counseling Sociology
Long Island University Long Island University Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn, NY
May 2018 May 2015 May 2007
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
New York State Provisional Certification: School Counseling – May 2015
New York State Level 3 Teaching Assistant – 2014
New York State Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills Test – 2008
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Mental Health Counselor – Intern January 2017 – May 2018
Groundwork for Success; Brooklyn, NY
§ Facilitated counseling in the college planning and the application process (SAT test preparation), and in
short-term crisis situations and conflict resolution
§ Completed necessary paperwork for doctors, psychiatrists, requesting information on students
§ Engaged youth in recreational activities and helped to involve them in extracurricular activities
School Counselor – Intern & Volunteer September 2015 – June 2016
P.S. 159 (Department of Education); Brooklyn, NY
§ Executed appropriate counseling strategies and intervention implementation
§ Provided 1:1 and group counseling, working with children in academic and social/emotional development
§ Cultivated self-esteem and self-awareness amongst students through social skills implementation
§ Collaborated with school counselor, teachers, and staff to implement chancellor regulations
RELATED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Paraprofessional September 2014 – Present | May 2006 – June 2012
P.S. 159 (Department of Education); Brooklyn, NY
§ Conducts instruction in accordance with the classroom teacher by modifying instruction
§ Modified curriculum/classwork by adhering to IEPs, using SEIS (Special Education Information System)
§ Implements activities that support mental health and increase student’s social skills
§ Undertakes specialized tasks in order to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives
§ Established and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, administration, parents, students
§ Attends and participates in school and district-wide events and functions
Paraprofessional February 2012 – September 2014
I.S. 166 – George Gershwin School (Department of Education); Brooklyn, NY
§ Worked directly with students to modify general education curriculum
§ Provided support for accommodations – checking for understanding, re-teaching, class notes
§ Conducted own individualized support with students through 1:1 or small group instruction
§ Implemented behavior management and self-awareness activities through therapeutic methods
§ Supported classroom teacher by generating monthly bulletin boards, tracking attendance, and grading
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAININGS
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§ Dignity for All Students Act | Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse | School Violence Prevention
§ Wilson Language Training | SEIS (Special Education Information System)
§ American School Counselor Association (ASCA) – Member