School Counselor and LGPC
EVENTS
SUICIDE PREVENTION: YOUTH IN CRISIS AND HOW TO HELP (AGES 12 - 18)
March 29, 2022
In response to the mental health needs following the pandemic, I coordinated two parent and staff education nights in collaboration with EveryMind in Montgomery County. These events raised awareness within the community of signs of crisis for all ages and how to support students' mental wellbeing
SUICIDE PREVENTION: YOUTH IN CRISIS AND HOW TO HELP (AGES 6 - 11)
March 15, 2022
In response to the mental health needs following the pandemic, I coordinated two parent and staff education nights in collaboration with EveryMind in Montgomery County. These events raised awareness within the community of signs of crisis for all ages and how to support students' mental wellbeing
KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE: TOOLS FOR PARENTS TO RECOGNIZE AND REPORT CHILD SAFETY ISSUES
November 16, 2021
To supplement our yearly teacher child abuse reporting training, I advocated for and coordinated a similar night to help parents and families understand signs of abuse and the reporting process
KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE: TOOLS FOR SCHOOL STAFF TO RECOGNIZE AND REPORT CHILD SAFETY ISSUES
November 15, 2021
As child safety is essential, each year my department and I coordinate in collaboration with Montgomery County Child Protective Services a child abuse training for staff. Social Workers review the signs of child abuse and the reporting process to empower staff to make the right call in prioritizing safety
INTRODUCTION TO SEL FOR NEW TEACHERS
August 20, 2021
Social-Emotional Learning is at the center of teaching. However, the approaches differ between France and the United States. To help new teachers adjust, I explained the role of the school counselor and how I can support them. I also presented and summarized the major SEL projects that we do each year, the reasoning behind them, and where to find pre-compiled resources to help with implementation
WEBINAR: HOW TO TALK TO STUDENTS ABOUT VIOLENT EVENTS
April 7, 2021
This presentation was developed in response to the multiple violent crises that occurred around the world during the 2020-2021 school year. Our department presented teachers with strategies of how to create a safe classroom space for difficult discussions and how to approach violent topics in a safe, appropriate manner.
COUNSELOR PARENT NIGHT
October 15, 2020
This event was designed to share with families and community members the role of the school counselor, which was a newer position at the school at that time. We shared how school counselors support students, how to contact us, the importance of confidentiality, what to do in case of crisis, and common myths about the profession. We also used this time to host a guest speaker to present
"How to best support children in challenging times".
BACK TO SCHOOL WEEK TEACHER TRAINING
August 25 - September 3, 2020
As part of the "pre-rentree" (back-to-school) week, I presented daily trainings for teachers in collaboration with the secondary-level school counselor. Topics included the role of the school counselor, SEL resources, RULER by Yale, student connectedness projects, and teacher self-care.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK 2020
February 3 - 7, 2020
To promote the role of the counselor, I created data sheets in both French and English to advocate for the scope of the counseling department within the school since the start of the academic year. I also provided information about the role of the school counselor. These were displayed both on a bulletin board and as handouts for staff members.
TEACHER WELL-BEING : A MOMENT OF SELF-CARE
December 4, 2019
This event was held to support teachers and give them a space to relax and learn self-care techniques. We provided a make-your-own hot chocolate bar to entice teacher attendance. During the event, we discussed current ways each person practiced self-care and taught them how to lead and practice mindfulness, deep breathing, and body scans.
4TH GRADE LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY
December 3, 2019
In collaboration with the 4th grade teachers, this assembly was the result of project-based learning to empower students to become school leaders and follow the school rules. Each class presented on different school rules in the forms of poems, videos, and skits.
POSITIVE D.A.Y. CADET INAUGURATION PROGRAM
May 6, 2019
I designed this brochure to recognize the efforts of the students who participated in the Positive D.A.Y. Cadet Program. William Wirt Middle School premiered the cadet program, and this event recognized this through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to bring the program to other schools in the county.
POSITIVE D.A.Y. CADET INAUGURATION BANNER
May 6, 2019
I designed this banner to welcome guests for William Wirt's First Annual Inauguration of the Positive D.A.Y. Cadets. This event and program was the first of its kind and featured remarks from the Prince George's County Interim CEO and the Prince George's County Sheriff
ANDREW NJOKU COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST FLYER
William Wirt Middle School
April 25, 2019
This is the flyer that I designed to advertise for April's College and Career Breakfast, featuring guest speaker Andrew Njoku. In addition to speaking about his work as a quality assurance evaluator, Mr. Njoku gave students insight into the option of online post-secondary education.
COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST: ANDREW NJOKU
William Wirt Middle School
April 25, 2019
Andrew Njoku came to speak to the students of William Wirt Middle School about his work as a Quality Assurance Evaluator and Trainer at UMUC. He captured students' attention by comparing his work to Air Jordans, hammering home the importance of presenting high-quality work
SHPE COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST FLYER
March 28, 2019
Above is the flyer with the information for the second of two March Madness-themed College and Career Breakfasts. Members of the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) discussed what a day in college is like and how to persevere in difficulty classes.
COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST: SHPE
March 28, 2019
Students from the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) came to speak to the students for round two of the March Madness edition of the College and Career Breakfasts. Through this event, I started a partnership between this group and William Wirt Middle School.
SIA COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST FLYER
William Wirt Middle School
March 22, 2019
Above is the flyer with the information for the first of two March Madness-themed College and Career Breakfasts. Members of the Sigma Iota Alpha (SIA) sorority came to speak about college life.
COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST: SIA
William Wirt Middle School
March 22, 2019
As a college edition of the College and Career Breakfasts, members of Sigma Iota Alpha, a Hispanic sorority at the University of Maryland, came to speak to the students. Five members came and participated in a Q&A panel to allow students to learn more about college life.
WILLIAM J. MAKELL COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST FLYER
William Wirt Middle School
February 19, 2019
Above is the flyer with information for February's College and Career Breakfast at William Wirt Middle School. The breakfast featured a guest speaker who spoke about his experience in the Coast Guard. I also arranged for him to speak in the school's AVID classes to reach more students with his message of perseverance and achievement.
COLLEGE AND CAREER BREAKFAST: WILLIAM J. MAKELL
William Wirt Middle School
February 19, 2019
William J. Makell, Jr. spoke at the February College and Career Breakfast that I organized. Here, he is pictured speaking to students from two AVID classes and an Arts class. About 40 students were in attendance and were fascinated by his message of perseverance, hard work, and taking smart risks to be successful. Students self-rated their knowledge of the Coast Guard on a 1-10 scale before and after the talk, and there was a 149% increase in their ratings following the talk.
GROWTH MINDSET FAMILY NIGHT FLYER
Greenbelt Elementary School
December 13, 2018
I designed this flyer to promote the Growth Mindset Parent Night at Greenbelt Elementary School. Click for full flyer.
GROWTH MINDSET FAMILY NIGHT PRESENTATION
Greenbelt Elementary School
December 13, 2018
As part of my internship at Greenbelt Elementary School, I planned and presented a talk on growth mindset. Growth mindset is a concept that is heavily endorsed by the school and has been found to be associated with higher grades, more persistence, and greater enjoyment of learning. The purpose of this night was to further educate parents about the topic and provide them with an opportunity to consider how to share this idea with their students. Click the image below to see the presentation.
GRANDPARENTS DAY
Greenbelt Elementary School
November 30, 2018
I contributed to the planning and day-of execution of Grandparents Day. The morning consisted of breakfast, crafts, and performances for students and their special guests.
POST-HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS DAY
Greenbelt Elementary School
November 20, 2018
This event featured four guest speakers who represented possible paths after high school. Guests included a college student, a community college representative, a four-star general, and a member of the Peace Corps. I created the schedule for the event, directed speakers to the different classrooms, and facilitated a Q&A discussion for grades 3 - 5.
CAREER DAY
Greenbelt Elementary School
November 2, 2018
Career Day provided students in all grades the opportunity to be introduced to new career paths. I conducted outreach, created the schedule, and aided in day-of execution of the event. Guests included dentists, bakers, a lawyer, and an aspiring bioengineer.
RED RIBBON WEEK
Greenbelt Elementary School
October 29 - November 2, 2018
I collaborated to plan this weeklong event dedicated to drug prevention. Students participated in activities including a song, bulletin boards, and theme days