MELISSA STENCEL
4 Browning St. St. James, NY11780 (631) 786-
SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Objective: To obtain a position as a school counselor
E D U C A T I O N
C.W. Post University2008-2011Master of Science in School Counseling
Hofstra University2001-2004Master of Arts in Foundations of Education
Hofstra University1996- 2000Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
C O U N S E L I N G E X P E R I E N C E
Bellmore-MerrickCentralSchool DistrictMerrick, NYSeptember 2013 – Present
Wellington C. Mepham High School
Meadowbrook Alternative Program
Guidance Counselor
Counseled students regarding personal, social, and academic concerns.
Communicated with teachers and parents with regard to student’s academic performance.
Counseled targeted students to help motivate them academically and socially.
Worked with at-risk students regarding attendance and truancy issues.
Collaborated with teachers and social workers for Child Study Team Meetings.
Conducted social and study skills group sessions with at-risk students.
Assisted seniors with career interests and the college application process.
Administer interest inventory and career assessments.
Assist and administer academic programs directly related to college placement test programs.
Participated in professional development and departmental guidance counselor meetings.
Nassau County BOCES Westbury, NY September 2012 – present
JosephM.BarryCareer & TechnicalEducationCenter
TwilightHigh School - PATHS
Guidance Counselor
Counseled students regarding personal, social, and academic concerns.
Communicated with teachers and parents with regard to student’s academic performance.
Counseled targeted students to help motivate them academically and socially.
Worked with at-risk students regarding attendance and truancy issues.
Collaborated with teachers and social workers for Child Study Team Meetings.
Conducted social and study skills group sessions with at-risk students.
Assisted seniors with career interests and the college application process.
Assist and administer academic programs directly related to college placement test programs.
Maintain knowledge of career and technical education courses for NYSED re-approval process.
Prepare updated articulation agreements according to new state guidelines.
Assist with the certification and recertification of programs.
Maintain a comprehensive college planning section on the Barry Tech website.
Participated in professional development and departmental guidance counselor meetings.
Department of Education New York, NY September 2013 –December 2013
St. Rose of LimaSchoolNovember 2011 – June 2012
Title 1 School Counselor
Counseled students regarding personal, social, and academic concerns.
Communicated with teachers and parents with regard to student’s academic performance.
Counseled targeted students to help motivate them academically and socially.
Collaborated with teachers and social workers for Child Study Team Meetings.
Conducted social and study skills group sessions with at-risk students.
Assisted seniors with career interests and the college application process.
Participated in professional development and departmental guidance counselor meetings.
East MeadowSchool DistrictEast Meadow, NYOctober 2011 – November 2011
WoodlandMiddle School
Leave Replacement
Counseled students regarding personal, social, and academic concerns.
Communicated with teachers and parents with regard to student’s academic performance.
Counseled targeted students to help motivate them academically and socially.
Collaborated with teachers and social workers for Child Study Team Meetings.
Participated in professional development and departmental guidance counselor meetings.
Conducted social and study skills group sessions with at-risk students
SewanhakaCentralSchool DistrictNew Hyde Park, NYSeptember 2010 – May 2011
New Hyde ParkMemorialHigh School
School Counseling Intern and Leave Replacement
Counseled students on personal, social, and academic concerns.
Communicated with teachers and parents with regard to student’s academic performance.
Counseled several targeted students to help motivate them academically and socially.
Assisted seniors with career interests and the college application process.
Created numerous letters of recommendations for students at various academic levels.
Created Project Wisdom – Character Education lesson plans.
Participated in a World of Difference (Peer leaders program through the Anti-Defamation League).
Collaborated with teachers and social workers for Child Study Team Meetings.
Participated in professional development and departmental guidance counselor meetings.
Assisted students in the course selection process for the following school year.
A D D I T I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University2009 – 2010
Associate Director of Marketing, Office of Admissions
Supervised professional staff within the marketing department.
Supervised the training of students participating in the university ambassador program.
Responsible for the oversight of general admissions marketing plans.
Responsible for all advertising and publications for various programs.
Planned and implemented campus events – Open House, Admitted Students Day, etc.
Contributed toward the attainment of yearly enrollment goals through effective and efficient planning and execution of recruitment events.
Maintained communication with academic and non-academic departments to coordinate planning of events.
C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University2008- 2010
Special Events Coordinator, Office of Admissions
Planned campus events –Post Preview Day, Freshman Information Sessions, Enrollment Services Day, etc.
Coordinated campus tour program and tour schedules.
Coordinated the Inside Post program – student shadowing program.
Scheduled all outside group information sessions and tours of the University.
Recruited, trained and supervised student volunteers for Open Houses and Admitted Student Day events.
P R O F E S S I O N A L S K I L L S
Professional member of Skills USA.
Member of Nassau Counselors Association.
Proficient in Naviance, Guidance Direct, Classmate and E-School Software,Microsoft Access, Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Publisher, People Soft, Banner
Excellent written, public speaking, organizational, oral and interpersonal skills.
References Available Upon Request