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Michael Bagtaz
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Contents Professional Statement Educational Work Experience Education Other Work Experience Relevant Skills References Conclusion
Professional StatementI believe that school counseling is about developing relationships and helping
students develop relationships between themselves and the faculty of school. Being able to develop those relationships will help them become a more productive member of society and therefore more successful. Part of helping students develop these relationships is by modeling the behavior with them and in classrooms. This is done through individual counseling, classroom guidance lessons and small group sessions. Having run many social skills lessons for all different types of students, I understand what can face a student in the current social climate and share with them the tools that are needed to be aware of their social climate. Also, by helping students grow and develop, I will then be able to see them pick a path through higher education. This is done through Career Education and the college process. When I applied for college, I went into my interviews knowing that I had to make a connection with the admissions representative as a way to stand out from the many applicants that applied to school. Making a connection is all about being able to build a relationship and that is how I see myself making the most impact at a school.
Educational Work Experience Elm Street Middle School - Nashua, NH
May 2011-Present School Guidance Counselor Individual Counseling
Counseled a caseload of students between 6th through 8th grade using cognitive behavioral and client-centered techniques to address a broad range of topics and issues such as self esteem, poor academic performance, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.
Focused on Goal-Oriented academic counseling by teaching students to utilize their agenda and also developed a Daily Incentive Plan that I used with multiple students to attach daily rewards to homework completion.
Held Weekly meetings on students with Attendance Problems with Administration, Guidance Counseling team and District Truancy Officer.
Classroom Guidance Planned, organized and taught Essential Skills classes for 6th grade students. These classes are
designed to help students understand topics like time management, relationships and stress. Utilized activities such as modeled behavior and lecture to fully teach the curriculum.
Organized and chaperoned field trip for 40 students to Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH to expose them to what college is like, how to prepare for college starting in Middle School and what types of programs are available to help students who want to go on to higher education.
School Teams/Testing Participated in school support team of Guidance counselors, Administration and Truancy Officer to
refer students who are actively having problems with attendance, academic performance and overall social issues.
Executed NECAP testing in conjunction with Guidance team. Was responsible for providing proper environment for make-up testing and organizing the delivery of NECAP materials.
Organized Physical Science Test Out for 110 8th grade students to bypass Physical Science in High School.
Organized District Benchmark Achievement tests in Reading and Mathematics to all 6th through 8th grade students
Education Work Experience (cont)
Group Counseling Utilized group counseling skills to develop a weekly lunch group for male 7th grade students. Topics
focused on social skills and goal-oriented planning. This group was successful in developing closer peer relationships among the students.
Special Education and 504 Organized and developed a consultation with Special Education Lead Teacher, Academic Team and
Guidance (Child Assistance Team) about a 6th grade student’s need for Special Education Services. Developed appropriate services and accommodations for the student to be utilized in 7th grade.
Case Manager for a 504 caseload of nine students. Planned meetings, organized teacher and parent recommendations and developed 504 plans for each student.
Developed a point system Behavior Plan for a mentally handicap student, in conjunction with Special Education Case Manager, Occupational Therapist and Para-Educator.
Parkside Middle School - Manchester, NH September 2010 – April 2011 School Counseling
Counseled a caseload of eight 7th grade students using cognitive behavioral and client-centered techniques to address a broad range of topics and issues such as self esteem, poor academic performance, self-harming and retention.
Counseled numerous students during crisis situations such as suicidal ideations and classroom behavior issues. Facilitated contact with parents about severe crisis and discharged to care of parents.
Successfully led “friendship” groups with boys and girls groups weekly. Topics included peer relationships, proper behavior towards the opposite sex and family relationships.
Successfully participated and facilitated in Special Education and 504 meetings to determine proper placement and develop 504 plans for students to better accommodate the students academics needs.
Education Rivier College – Nashua, NH
May 2008 – May 2011 Master of Education, School Counseling
3.8 GPA Copy of State Certification Unofficial Transcripts
Franklin Pierce University – Rindge, NH September 2001 – May 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Music – Professional Concentration 3.2 GPA Transcripts provided upon request
Other Work Experience Small Dog Electronics – Manchester, NH
September 2010 – Present Sales Associate
Part of retail floor staff that opened the store in Manchester Achieved Apple Sales Professional Certification through assessments
given by Apple, Inc. Responsible for teaching lessons on the use and addition of Apple
products in every day life Promoted to Consultant because of knowledge and ability to go into
people’s homes and help them with higher level problems
Hollis Brookline High School – Hollis, NH September 2006 – June 2010
Audio Visual Technician Manage, repair and assign technology throughout the building for use
in classrooms Instruct teachers in proper use of technology and how to get the most
out of the technology in the school
Relevant Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word,
PowerPoint and Excel), Apple iWork Suite (Pages, Numbers and Keynote), Online Student Information systems (X2 Aspen).
Sports CPR and First Aid Certified by NHIAA
Member of American School Counselors of America (ASCA) and New Hampshire School Counselors Association (NHSCA)
References Colette Valade
Principal Elm Street Middle School – Nashua, NH (603)594-4322 Letter of Recommendation
Dyann Levesque Assistant Principal Elm Street Middle School – Nashua, NH (603)594-4322 Letter of Recommendation
Darcy Blauvelt English/Literacy Teacher Elm Street Middle School – Nashua, NH Letter of Recommendation
Tim Herbert Special Education Case Manager/Attendance Administrator Elm Street Middle School – Nashua, NH (603)594-4322 Letter of Recommendation
Judy Eldredge-Root School Psychologist Elm Street Middle School – Nashua, NH Letter of Recommendation
Jenn Darby Guidance Counselor (Supervising Counselor) Parkside Middle School Letter of Recommendation
ConclusionThank you for your time. I feel like I would be an excellent addition to your school’s faculty because of my experience and passion for helping students. Please contact me if you have any questions.
67 High StreetGoffstown, NH 03045(603)[email protected]
