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Michael Pagano

303 Maple Ave., Southampton PA 18966


(267)-716-9318

MichaelPagano88@gmail.com

Honest, achievement-driven, and hard-working professional Focused on entering into


the school counseling field to use my education and experience to deliver
comprehensive counseling services, to promote the positive growth and development of
students in a genuine, caring, and respectful manner.

Education
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, State College, PA
B.A. Psychology, 2010
GWYNEDD-MERCY UNIVERSITY, Gwynedd Valley, PA
M.S. School Counseling K-12, 2016
Certification
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR, PENNSYLVANIA K-12

Qualifications
Extremely personable, outgoing, and well-spoken individual; capable of working very
well with others.
Mature and respectful; passionate about overcoming challenges and contributing to
the community; with a very strong will to learn and grow.
Driven and persistent; earned B.A. degree while working a part-time job.
Excellent computer and technology skills; knowledgeable with MS Office and the
Internet.
Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and planning abilities; easy to work with and
capable of taking and growing from constructive criticism.
Patient, and disciplined with the desire to learn new things.
Related Experience

Ridley School District & Centennial School District.


School Counselor Intern
o Worked under the direct supervision of certified school counselors to deliver
individual, larger group, and small group counseling.

o Delivered counseling services at the elementary and high school level.


o Worked directly with students, providing counseling services that were
aligned with school district code of conduct and ASCA ethical standards.
o Collaborated with teachers, administrators, support staff, and parents to
support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Work Experience

Grace Park Elementary School, Swarthmore, PA Feb. 2013-Present


Behavior Intervention Specialist
o Provide behavior intervention assistance in emotional support classrooms at
the elementary level.
o Assist in the development and implementation of IEP and behavior goals for
each student.
o Interact directly with students to process and de-escalate during times of
negative or inappropriate school behaviors.
o Develop and deliver social thinking skills programming in collaboration with
speech pathologist.

Foundations Behavioral Health, BHRS Doylestown, PA Sep. 2012- Dec. 2012

Clinical Care Specialist


o Corresponded with families and insurance providers regarding wrap-around
services for children with Autism.
o Completed CQC (plan of care) packets for submission to insurance providers.
o Conducted and attended interagency meetings with schools/families/ and
insurance providers to discuss treatment plans and wrap-around services.

Foundations Behavioral Health, Doylestown, PANov. 2011- Sep. 2012

MHT- Magnolia Manor


o Worked in an inpatient setting providing direct care to children with Autism.
o Assisted patients with daily routines including hygiene, meal times, school
work, and patient safety.
o Used specific intervention techniques to de-escalate children in a state of
crisis.
o Worked closely with BSC and Therapist to implement behavior and treatment
plans.

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