KATHRYN GRAVES

2577 Central Ave. Baldwin, NY 11510 | kgrave02@nyit.edu | 516-510-9144 | www.kathryngraves.net

Objective: Become a school counselor to help students & apply data-driven changes for school improvement.
Education
New York Institute of Technology – Old Westbury, NY August 2018
Master of Science in School Counseling – 4.0 GPA – CACREP Accredited
Awards: Chi Sigma Iota – (Counseling Honors Society) Nu Chi Pi Chapter Member and Secretary,
National Society for Leadership and Success (NSLS) Member
Study Abroad: Tokyo, Japan at Ochanomizu University August 2018
Adelphi University – Garden City, NY May 2014
Bachelor of Arts – 3.393 GPA
Major: English. Concentration: Literature. Awards: Sigma Tau Delta (English Honors Society)
Major: Communications. Concentration: Media Studies. Awards: Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Honors
Society), Communitas Et Civitas Award (Media Studies Award)
Certification
 New York State School Counselor – Provisional Certificate # 2820915 March 2018
Internships
Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, Copiague, NY September 2017 – June 2018
 Facilitated tenth grade career exploration groups using ONET and Naviance career resources
 Counseled students in social/emotional, academic, career, and mental health emergencies
 Assisted in schedule development and academic advisement for students in grades 9-11
 Met with juniors and seniors about the college process, college applications, FAFSA, and wrote letters
of recommendations for students
 Ensured all graduation requirements were met for 12th grade students
 Attended annual reviews, and Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings
Deauville Gardens East Elementary School, Copiague, NY January 2017 – June 2018
 Facilitated 1st – 5th grade small group counseling sessions including topics on coping, positive thinking,
self-esteem, and strategies to come to school ready to learn
 Assisted in scheduling 5th grade students for middle school classes
 Conducted individual counseling sessions with students K-5
 Facilitated classroom guidance lessons on DASA: Dignity for All Students Act
 Developed American School Counseling Association (ASCA) SMART goal to improve attendance
 Facilitated 4th and 5th grade bereavement group which lead to a decrease in peer conflicts
Copiague Middle School, Copiague, NY September 2017 – December 2017
 Facilitated sixth grade study skills group to develop good classroom skills
 Counseled students in social/emotional, academic and career development
 Developed new student schedules through eSchool database
Work Experience
Coordinator, Workforce Readiness: Northwell Health, Lake Success, NY December 2014 – Present
 Develop and coordinate Medical Marvels, a high school research competition, comprised of 35
schools, that introduces 100-200 students each year to research and scientific competitions
 Coordinate 53 career-based field trips, matching high schools and coordinating logistics, the Spark
Challenge allows over 500 students to explore careers in clinical and nonclinical settings.
 Support & planning of the annual Long Island STEM Hub event, updating website, & social media
campaign with the goal of connecting industry & education
 Assist in the development and implementation of system-wide internship program. Set up lunch and
learns and networking events, to build pipelines of exceptional entry-level talent for the health system
 Develop engaging agendas to expose science teachers to recent cutting edge research conducted
by the Feinstein Institute, provide crucial professional development opportunities for local educators
 Host bi-monthly webinar series with students - familiarizing students to various careers in healthcare
 Organize and track departmental metrics for all activities, ensuring goals are reviewed and achieved
Professional Affiliations
 American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
 New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)
 Nassau Counselor’s Association (NCA) – Marie C. Quinn Memorial Award

Skills
 eSchool | Naviance | All Microsoft Office Products | Adobe Photoshop & InDesign | IT Consultant |
Spanish (Limited) | Volunteer | Healthcare Careers & Contacts| Comprehensive School Counseling