Kia McCants

681 E Lakefront Circle

Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 233-0245
ktmccants@aol.com

Objective: To obtain a position as a School Counselor in a collaborative and

positive school environment that allows me to utilize my ability to build
relationships with students and be a support in the academic environment to
students, family, and staff.

Education/Training
Master of Science in School Counseling

June 2016

*Gwynedd Mercy University*

Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

December 2002

*The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

Pomona, New Jersey

Sexual Assault Response Training

August 2002

*Atlantic County Womens Center

Northfield, New Jersey

School Counseling Experience

Internship-Pleasantville High School

January 2016 April 2016

Pleasantville, New Jersey

Worked weekly with students who were at-risk of failing due to habitual absences and
needed support with planning and preparation
Collaborated with students who were failing one or more classes in creating an individual
academic improvement plan to ensure academic success
Created and implemented classroom guidance lesson plans

Assisted with high school course selection

Met with seniors to assist to assist them with developing a senior action plan which
included academic and post- secondary plans.
Met with students at-risk of failing 12th grade to provide alternatives to meeting state
graduation requirements
Assisted in preparation for PAARC testing by setting up computer labs, scheduling and
data input
Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and other counselors to determine how to best
meet the needs of students
Assisted with planning and preparation for an on- site college fair
Researched and scheduled mentoring programs to come into the school to present the
their program to the principal for consideration

Internship-Leeds Ave. Elementary School

September 2015 December 2015

Pleasantville, New Jersey

Provided student mediation for students conflicts

Implemented classroom guidance lessons
Performed bully investigations and wrote up reports in a timely manner
Created and facilitated social skills groups
Facilitated and collaborated with teachers, social worker and parents during Interventions
and Referral Services and 504 Plan meetings
Called NJ Abuse Hotline to report abuse and or neglect
Provided individual counseling needs to students in grades K-5 which included anger
management, respect, bullying, grief, transitioning to a new school, friendship, and
organization
Planned school wide events, such as bully prevention, food drive and a drive to help
student with cancer

Practicum -Leeds Ave. Elementary School January 2015 April 2015

Pleasantville, New Jersey
Co-facilitated groups focusing on healthy living, social skills, and academics

Performed bully investigations and wrote up reports in a timely manner

Provided student mediation for students conflicts
Collaborated with teachers, social worker and parents during Interventions and Referral
Services and 504 Plan meetings

Provided individual counseling needs to students in grades K-5 which included anger
management, respect, bullying, grief, transitioning to a new school, friendship, and
organization

Work Experience
Robins Nest Inc.
September 2007-present
Therapeutic Visitation Coordinator
Provides a therapeutic approach to visits between children under the custody of DCF
(DYFS) and their biological parents

Observe and document visits

Provide interventions
Create service plans to assist the family with their needs surrounding safety, protection,
and behaviors

Maxim Healthcare
January 2009-January 2010
Behavioral Assistant
Responsible for providing support and interventions with at risk children

Provided support with coping skills

Provided assistance with behavioral conduct, communication skills and social interaction
Worked with a team to meet the needs of the client and family
Provided documentation in a timely matter

Atlantic County Womens Center

Crisis Advocate

August 2002-February 2009

Responsible for providing crisis intervention to clients in need of services regarding sexual
assault and domestic violence
Provided crisis intervention to victims of sexual assault
Advocated for victims and /or their families at the hospital, police station, and courts
Worked as a team with county prosecutors, police detectives, and registered nurses
Provided follow-up assistance
Worked directly on the 24 hour crisis hotline and provide counseling to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault
Facilitated groups with the children of domestic violence victims in the residential
emergency shelter

Observed residential clients and document their daily behavior during their stay in the
residential shelter

Atlantic County Womens Center

Subsidy Case Worker

June 2000-September 2007

Work with families who are eligible to receive assistance under Work First New Jersey
which includes Medicaid, cash assistance, and child care benefits
Responsible for receipt and verification of applications and inputting information to
determine eligibility
Interpreted state regulations and apply to individual cases
Case Management of over 200 clients
Kept accurate statistics and records to prepare for various reports
Performed community education and outreach