Christina Fitch 781-264-2515 christinafitch@comcast.

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Professional School Counselor

EDUCATION: 2010-2013 Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA

Masters in Education in School Counseling Pre K- 8 Relevant Coursework: Group Counseling, Applied School Counseling, Multicultural Counseling, Career Counseling, Research and Evaluation, Consultation and Collaboration, Counseling and Development, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling, Marital and Family Therapy, Practicum in School Counseling Grade Point Average: 3.85

2006-2010 Framingham State College Framingham, MA Bachelor of Psychology Degree with a concentration in Development Relevant Coursework: Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Psychology of Development, Psychology of Personality Honors: Deans List CERTIFICATIONS: School Guidance Counselor Certification Grades PreK-8 Initial License PreK-8 License # 470409 School Guidance Counselor Certification Grades 5-12 CPI (Non Violent Intervention) Certified Childrens Yoga Instructor

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Chi Sigma Iota (International Honors Society for Counselors) Member of Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA) and American School Counselors Association (ASCA) Presented at MASCA Spring 2013 Graduate Student Conference

EXPERIENCE: January 2014-June 2014 Whitman Hanson Regional High School Whitman, MA Interim Guidance Counselor

Identify and meet individual needs of all students Narrow student-achievement gap for low performing students Assist students in the college application process Attend IEP meetings and work with the team to determine success plans for students Organize and teach classroom lessons regarding college/career planning, anti-bulling, and course selection processes Collaboration with teachers, administration, and parents to fit student needs Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School East Bridgewater, MA Guidance Intern

May 2012-June 2013

Identify and meet individual needs of all students Narrow student-achievement gap for low performing students Involvement in organizing and evolving Kool Kids peer mentoring program at school. Develop and improve programs to assist with meeting the academic, career, personal/social emotional needs of all students (small groups, MCAS groups, Kool Kids)

Involvement in developing and attending student 504 plans Collaboration with teachers, administration, and parents to fit student needs Teach students coping skills to help manage stressful situations such as friendships, family, test anxiety and overcoming adversity Promote positive peer interaction for students Assist students with problem solving and making positive choices through solution focused counseling Facilitated, organized, and helped distribute MCAS testing materials Involvement In developing and maintaining counseling goals for student IEPs My Gym Kingston, MA Teacher

September 2010- December 2013

Lead Teacher of fitness classes for children 7 months- 8 years old. Preparing and managing birthday parties. Organized children classes and activities. Worked with autistic children in class to develop social skills. Framingham, MA Guidance Counselor Intern

January 2010-April 2010 Stapleton Elementary School

Foster positive attitudes toward school and learning for students. Identify and meet individual needs of all students Worked collaboratively with teachers and staff to meet the needs of the students Protected the privacy of information shared by parents and students. Attended meetings regarding Individualized Education Plans and 504 Accommodation Plans

June 2006-2010 Kindercare Learning Center Marshfield, MA Teacher Teacher for kindergarten and school age children. Designed and developed lesson plans Teacher for Fit is Fun, a fitness program offered to children in the center using creative fun techniques. Helped children interact with peers and form lasting friendships. COMPUTER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Explorer, Microsoft Excel, iPass, ESPED, Infinite Campus, Naviance, Web page development COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Friendly, Empathetic, Outgoing, Approachable, Ability to work cooperatively with others, Ability to learn from others, Energized and Focused, Strong Organizational Skills