LAURA DONODEO
21-10 33rd Road, 4C, Long Island City, NY 11106
(718) 440-7645
ldonodeo@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Fordham University, New York, NY
Master of Science in Education, School Counseling; Cumulative GPA: 3.9
May 2011
St. Francis College, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Cumulative GPA: 4.0
May 2009
CERTIFICATION:
New York State Teacher Provisional Certification, School Counseling
September 2011
COUNSELING EXPERIENCE:
Regis High School, New York, NY
September 2013-June 2014
Guidance Counselor
· Administered school counseling services at an all-boy private school with approximately 530 students
· Interacted with freshmen, sophomores and juniors through individual meetings and group guidance classes
· Supervised and collaborated with Regis Alumnus Mentors, who provided assistance in guidance classes
· Worked cooperatively with college and guidance staff on setting up and maintaining class curricula
· Moderated an extracurricular activity once per week
· Covered advisement periods in the morning and afternoon whenever an academic advisor was not present
· Assisted in the preparation and administration of the PSAT exam
· Interviewed prospective students during “Regis Interview day”
· Chaperoned various events and service retreats, including “Urban Challenge” for the juniors
· Participated in the NYSAIS Self-Study Committee for the Middle States review
· Communicated with parents through conferences, email and phone discussions, and individual meetings
· Maintained positive rapport with the students, parents, counseling staff, teachers, and administration
The Young Women’s Leadership School of Astoria, Queens, NY
November 2011-May 2013
College Counseling Assistant
· Provided college guidance services at an all-girl, public school with approximately 500 students
· Assisted the college counselor in classrooms, the guidance office, and in preparing workshop activities
such as “Resume writing” and “College Essay writing”
· Facilitated guidance-related lessons in sophomore and junior advisory classes
· Researched suitable colleges and universities for juniors, and created college lists based on student profiles
· Conducted individual and small group meetings with students on college and post-high school planning
· Proctored the SAT Subject Tests
· Maintained positive rapport with the students, parents, college counselor, teachers, and administration
St. Vincent Ferrer High School, New York, NY
January 2011-May 2011
Intern
· Provided school guidance services at an all-girl, private catholic school with an enrollment of 450 students
· Assisted school counselors in classrooms, the guidance office, and planning events such as “Career Day”
and “Junior College Night”
· Initiated the creation of a counseling group on the process of transitioning from high school to college
· Led and co-led guidance sessions primarily on college preparation and the application process
· Scheduled and engaged students in individual meetings in the counseling office
· Accommodated students with special needs services by proctoring exams given in the guidance office
· Maintained positive relations with the students, parents, counselors, administration, and other school staff
P.S. 122 Mamie Fay School, Queens, NY
September 2010-December 2010
Intern
· Aided school counselors and teachers at a public school, serving 1400 students
· Scheduled and facilitated individual and small group sessions with elementary and middle school students
· Provided additional supervision in classrooms by observing academic and leisure activities
· Supported the counseling staff by sitting in on IEP meetings and assisting in student investigations
· Developed strong relations with the students, parents, counseling staff, and school personnel
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Vanderbilt YMCA, New York, NY
May 2013-June 2013
After School Academy Counselor
· Worked with elementary and middle school students in an after-school program
· Gathered students from their designated schools and brought them to the program site
· Supervised and participated in recreational activities, including karate, basketball, soccer and swimming
· Assisted students with homework and projects, and guided them towards their academic growth
· Collaborated with co-counselors in keeping daily lesson plans and attendance records
· Ensured the health, safety and well being of students through close supervision of all activities
Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens, Astoria, NY
July 2011-August 2011
Group Manager
· Worked with approximately 250 public school students in an after-school and summer program
· Supervised part-time youth counselors by overseeing and guiding them in their work with the students
· Directed youth counselors on how to properly intervene and aid the students in varying circumstances
· Engaged youth counselors and students in several activities each day, such as art, games, and computers
· Assisted students, youth counselors, and staff on field trips each week; took complete charge of three trips
· Provided youth counselors and students with a safe and fun learning environment through motivation
AHRC Middle/High School, Brooklyn, NY
March 2010-June 2010
Intern
· Supervised middle and high school students who have developmental disabilities, including autism
· Collaborated with teachers and teacher assistants in a classroom setting
· Facilitated academic and leisure activities through small group instruction
· Assisted in taking the students on local community trips throughout the year
· Cultivated strong rapport with special needs students and the support staff
HONORS & AWARDS:
· Graduate Assistantship, Fordham University, 2009-2011; Fordham Merit Scholarship, 2011-2012
· Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Fordham University, 2011-2012
· Louis Primavera Award for Excellence in Psychology, St. Francis College, 2009
· John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Award, St. Francis College, 2008-2009
· Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, St. Francis College, 2008-2009
· Duns Scotus Honor Society, St. Francis College, 2008
· Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, St. Francis College, 2007
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Hunts Point Alliance for Children – Career & Education Mentoring Program
February 2010-October 2011
· Collaborated with professor and colleagues at Fordham in data collection for two mentoring sessions
· Co-facilitated workshops for students in grades five through eight from Hunts Point, and acted as a mentor
· Engaged students in classroom activities on topics such as time management and coping with stress
· Informed students about the different types of high schools and the application requirements
Eastern Psychological Association, Pittsburgh, PA
September 2008-March 2009
· Conducted two studies at St. Francis College on students’ methods of course selection
· Collected and analyzed data by exposing subjects to two sources of information on a fictitious professor
· Presented this research at the Eastern Psychological Association Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, New York, NY
April 2013-August 2013
· Worked with undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines on resume and cover letter writing
· Assisted the career counselors in meeting with students during walk-in hours
· Provided helpful suggestions on interview techniques, as well as preparation and follow-up
· Aided the career center by organizing handouts on resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills
SKILLS:
Technology: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, & Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Naviance, Internet browsers & emailing
Assessments: Familiar with psychological and career measures including the MBTI, Self Directed Search, Strong
Interest Inventory, Wechsler Intelligence Scale, and the Rorschach Inkblot Test