CARMEN BROWN, M.S. Ed.

Tel: 646-726-2266/Email: cbd62984@westpost.net

EXPERIENCED COUNSELOR/EDUCATOR
Versatile professional passionate about closing achievement/opportunity gaps. Ex
tensive experience enhancing college access for a diverse population.
Successful record of linking families to relevant resources. Strong, inspiration
al leader adept at designing programs and fostering results-driven relationships
.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* Strategic Planning
* Team Leadership
* Lesson Plan Delivery
* Counseling
* Community Outreach
* Relationship Building
* Advocacy
* Workshop Delivery
* Media/Public Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Counseling/Education 2006-Present
Urban Assembly Academy (UAAHC), BX, NY, Counseling Intern 2009-2010
* In 600 hours, successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive school cou
nseling model influenced by the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Na
tional Model. Improved college access and school culture.
* Lead a counseling/educational team, which advocated delivery of classroom coun
seling lessons. Enhanced the academic, college, career, personal and social deve
lopment of students through group and individual counseling.
* Linked college-going senior to mentor and ensured coverage in local newspaper.
PS 78, Bronx, NY, Practicum/Pre-practicum Participant 2006-2008
* Provided counseling and classroom lessons resulting in improved outcomes.
* Promoted greater parental involvement and administrative collaboration.
* In 150 hours, implemented a significant portion of the ASCA National Model.
Champion Learning Center, NY, NY, Tutor
2007-Present
* Achieve 30-50% increase between pre and post tests for at-risk students throug
h innovative, personalized in- home tutoring.
* Provide college readiness counseling and resources to minimize post high schoo
l remedial intervention.
Case Management/Social Services
2003-Present
Scan NY, Bronx, NY, Case Planner
2006-Present
* Outstanding advocate with history of successfully transitioning a diverse clie
ntele from addiction to sobriety and stability.
* Proactive educator providing group and individual counseling on addiction, car
eers, education, parenting and self-esteem.
* Compassionate counselor with solid track record of pairing families to resourc
es which promote success.
Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center, Brooklyn, NY, Social Worker
2003-2006
* Resolved residents' concerns and enhanced their comfort. Advocated for residen
ts in a team-focused setting.
* Facilitated groups and provided discharge planning guidance.
Media/Public Relations 1999-2002
Caribbean Life, Brooklyn, NY, Associate Editor
2002-2002
* Supervised intern and staff. Produced paper in editor's absence. Edited 45-80
articles for weekly 125,000 circulation paper.
* Increased productivity and reduced production cycle. Wrote articles.
Jamaica Consulate, NY, NY, JIS Press Attache
1999-2001
* Supervised staff of four. Pitched to media, ensuring steady coverage of the Ja
maican community, specifically the activities of the Prime Minister, Ambassadors
to the United Nations, UN Security Council, Consul General, visiting ministers
and dignitaries.
* Created and launched the Consular Capstone newsletter.
The Network Journal, NY, NY, Editor 1999-1999
* Supervised interns and staff. Edited cover story generating single request for
$1,000 in paid copies.
* Increased readership by expanding the publication's editorial scope.
* Enhanced appeal through fresh, innovative editing, writing and publicity.
EDUCATION
M.S. Ed., Counselor Education, Lehman College of the City University of New York
(CACREP-Accredited), 2010. Certificate, Grant Proposal Writing, Foundation Cen
ter, 2006. BA Multilingual Journalism, magna cum laude, Lehman College, 1998.
SKILLS
* Excellent interpersonal skills, strong initiative and multi-tasking ability.
* Ability to create, implement and assess data-driven, standards-based, developm
ental school counseling programs to benefit a diverse and multicultural student
body.
* Technologically savvy with the ability to provide data analysis, power point,
excel spreadsheets, Internet searches and lesson plans using computers. Proficie
ncy in Microsoft Office.
* Designed and created school counseling brochure and portfolios to enhance scho
ol counseling vision.
* Adept at utilizing and evaluating data from the ASCA National Model and the Ed
ucation Trust's National Center for Transforming School Counseling.
AFFILIATIONS
Member, American School Counselor Association (ASCA).
Member, American Counseling Association (ACA).
Member, Chi Sigma Iota, International Counseling Society.