MIRIAM GABRIEL

Mirgabriel1@gmail.com

Objective Obtain a position as a school and/or college counselor at a high school

Certification New York Provisional Certification in School Counseling September 2016

Education The City University of New York-Hunter College, New York, NY August 2016
Master of Science in Education, School Counseling (CACREP), GPA: 3.9
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA May 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dean’s List

Work New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II August 2016-Present
Experience Bronx, NY
School Counselor
• In conjunction with the grade-level assistant principal leads the 10th grade cohort
• Utilizes leadership, advocacy and collaboration to promote student success
• Analyzes data such as grades, credits, and attendance to make determinations of college-ready
and at-risk students
• Collaborates with family members, teachers and administrators regularly
• Provides preventive services such as individual and group academic and crisis counseling,
targeted interventions and STAC (Student Teacher and Counselor) mediations regularly
• Leads monthly grade-level teacher meetings to address student concerns
• Responds to identified student needs by addressing possible supports and accommodations during
IEP meetings
• Implements a comprehensive school counseling college and career readiness curriculum that
addresses academic, career, and personal/social development
• Teaches college and career readiness lessons bi-weekly to entire cohort in ELA class
• Organizes several college visits including overnight trips to out-of-state college campus
• Leads schoolwide event such as the College Fair, Career Fair, and Honor Roll Celebration
• Works with students to evaluate students’ abilities, strengths, weaknesses and interests
• Connects students to different paid and unpaid afternoon and summer enrichment opportunities
• Knowledgeable of NYC graduation requirements and NYC diploma options
• Assists senior class with creating college lists, proofreading college essays, and completing
Common, CUNY, SUNY, FAFSA, TAP and CSS applications
• Promotes family engagement by participating at events such as the Thanksgiving Family Dinner,
Home Visits, Parent-Teacher Conferences, High School Fairs and Open House
• Participates in the school-wide Mentorship Program (mentor to 10+ students)
• Co-facilitator of the GSA (Genders and Sexualities Alliance) Club and Peer Tutoring Club

Relevant Frederick Douglass Academy II August 2015-June 2016

Experience New York, NY
School Counseling Assistant
• Completed 700 hours on-site under the supervision of two permanently certified counselors
• Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students at both the MS and HS
• Supported students in understanding their feelings and coping with challenges
• Conducted mediations between students, teachers, parents and school staff
• Encouraged students regarding their academic and personal achievement
• Attendance outreach through phone calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings
• Programmed schedules, reviewed graduation requirements, and updated transcripts
• Worked with Special Education team to create counseling goals
• Organized after-school activities, school trips, college visits, and college prep classes
• Completed applications with students for programs including Summer Youth Employment
 • Evaluated high school options and programs for students interested in transferring
• Spent time with students exploring college and career options in the College Office
• Assisted students with completing resumes, job applications, and receiving working papers
• Assessed student’s progress towards Regents exams and supported with registration
• Attended IEP meetings, parent teacher conferences, and student/teacher meetings
• Familiarized myself with College Board to support students with SAT registration
• Active member of school’s Scholar Support Team and 9th/10th Grade Team
• Worked with Expanded Learning Opportunities and community organizations including NY
Cares, Street Squash, City College’s College Now Program, NY Foundling and iMentor

Samuel Field Y, September 2013-May 2014

Little Neck, NY
Volunteer
• Volunteered 4 hours per week in all programs and aspects at the recreation center
• Supervised children from ages 1-5 years old at the Indoor Playground program and taught
gymnastics to children from ages 3-5 years old
• Kept children active while maintaining safety
• Volunteered at the Speisball Teen Basketball League that encourages and focuses on good
sportsmanship, fair play and basketball skills

Apex for Youth, November 2013-May 2014

Elmhurst, NY
Volunteer
• Assisted at the Central Queens Academy in the Saturday English Excellence Program
• Worked with and supervised 5th grade students in the Theatre Program
• Coached students on effective ways to express themselves through theatre
• Built great relationships and rapport with students

Community Help Centre, State College, PA October 2012-December 2012

State College, PA
Volunteer
• Completed a 180-hour training class for the crisis hotline
• Volunteered 5 hours per week providing short-term counseling throughout Centre County, P.A
• Provided information for nearby shelters, food banks, and support groups
• Educated clients on drug and alcohol abuse and addiction

Workshops Condom Availability Program (CAP) Trained October 2016

Grades 6-12 LGBTQ Affirming Schools September 2016
Child Abuse Identification November 2015
School Violence Intervention and Prevention November 2015
Dignity for All Students Act October 2015

Skills Software Experience: Proficient in Central DOE Tools (Academics, SEMS, STARS, SESIS and ATS),
Microsoft (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google (Docs, Sheets and Slides),
New Visions Sorter Tools (Student Sorter, Student Planning Web App,
Attendance Heat Map and College Tracker), PowerSchool, Skedula, SPSS,
Minitab 16 and Adobe Reader and Illustrator
Languages: Fluent in English and Hebrew

References Available Upon Request