Alexandra Hughes, M.A.

395 Ferncrest Court, Three Bridges, NJ 08887

908-797-5414 | h.alexandra210@gmail.com

O B JE CT I VE
School Counselor seeking a position working with a diverse population of students, working closely with school
counselors, supervisors and administrators. Dedicated to this profession, I hope to obtain a position that allows
me to advocate for students by building a positive rapport over time, working collaboratively with my
colleagues and contributing to the school's overall success.

CE R T I FI C AT I O N

School Counseling Standard License: 1106836

Middlesex County Licensed K-12 Substitute Teacher

E DU C AT I O N

Masters of Arts in School Counseling Seton Hall University

2018
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Rutgers University
2015
Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts Raritan Valley Community College
2013
CO U NS E L I N G E X PE R IE N C E

John P. Stevens High School Edison, New Jersey

School Counselor Intern September 2017 - May 2018
 Review report cards and attendance records for students
 Create student schedules and adjust accordingly by adding or dropping classes based on the student's
needs
 Met with students on a regular basis regarding poor grades and implemented plans for success, followed
by frequent check-ins
 Work with colleagues and parents addressing student concerns
 Facilitated small group counseling groups including a Transfer Student Group
 Individual counseling based on individual students need: anxiety, school work, home issues, etc.
 Attend weekly/monthly meetings
 Communicate with parents
 Consultations/Collaborations with colleagues
 Create transcripts for incoming students from out of district schools
 Write letters of recommendations for senior students applying to colleges
 Input grades for National Merit Students
 Naviance: Input school reports, Nation Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC),
submit information to colleges/ universities for students
 Assistant proctor for AP exams
The Center for Great Expectations Somerset, New Jersey
Counselor Intern May 2017 - August 2018
 Provides treatment and housing to women in recovery from substance abuse, who are homeless, have
trauma and children/women who are pregnant.
 Group Counseling-facilitate groups in a way to allow each member to surface their inner emotions,
struggles and obstacles, enabling them to work through these pains to find a positive path for the future.
 Individual Counseling- meeting with individuals to ensure they are on the right track to recovery, have
their tasks in order and are being accomplished, and assist with any daily living needs.
 Filing
 Case management
 Intakes
 Interview new potential clients
 Oversee clients with visits from DCP&P

WO R K E X PE RIE N CE

First Rehab Spotswood, New Jersey

Administrative Assistant June 2018 - Current
 Register patients in system (InsightEMR) for initial evaluation
 Prepare new patient paper work for incoming evaluations
 Verify patient insurances
 Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
 Market and promote company to increase patient cases for therapists
 Maintain client confidentiality and HIPPA protected information
 Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies
 Schedule appointments and follow up with confirmation phone calls prior to the appointment
 Maintain transportation log
 Assist patients with exercise programs written by physical therapist
 Welcome patients in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries

Developmental Disabilities Health Partners Corporation Bloomfield, New Jersey

In-Home Individual Support Services (ISS) for Youths with DD/ID December 2017 - Current
 Implement positive behavioral support plans and teach activity of daily living, communication skills
 Provide in-home behavioral supports including: Parent training, direct services to youth, use of picture
schedules, sensory activities, and positive behavior support techniques
 Complete a task analysis
 Create objectives that are observable, measurable, attainable, and time limited
 Comply with supervision from ISS Supervisor
 Submit all required documentation and paperwork within designated time frames
Digestive Disease Center of NJ Somerset, New Jersey
Receptionist January 2016 - April 2017
 Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
 Welcome patients in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
 Register patients, collect insurance information, verify insurance eligibility and verify patient
demographics
 Process patient payments
 Prepare new patient paper work
 Maintain patient accounts by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information
 Maintain client confidentiality and HIPPA protected information
 Prepare daily charts for physicians and obtain prior test results for physician to review
 Schedule appointments and follow up with confirmation phone calls prior to the appointment
 Schedule procedures
 Pre-certifications
 Maintains business office inventory and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level;
anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies;
scheduling equipment service and repairs
 Scanning of documents, faxing, copying and filing
 Process incoming mail and route to the appropriate areas
 Schedule interviews for potential candidates