Maryan Dumas, M.S.Ed.

Experience

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  Women’s Center of Montgomery County

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2009

  Intern/Certified Domestic Violence Counselor

  Participate in providing information to potential college interns, respond to hot-line and general telephone inquiries, provide information addressing legal and social situations, and performed general administrative office functions.

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  Department of Education - Diocese of Brooklyn

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  School Counseling Intern

  Communicated with counseling staff, teachers, and observed the classroom environment. Counseled two middle school students individually. Worked with students on motivation and classroom management. Facilitated group counseling sessions with 7th and 8th girls on topics of self-esteem and academics.

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  Department of Education - Diocese of Brooklyn

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  School Counseling Intern

  Communicated with counseling staff, teachers, and observed the classroom environment. Counsel students individually about college exploration, academic, familial, social, and personal difficulties on an ongoing weekly basis. Facilitated group counseling sessions for 9th & 11th grade students on topics of transition, self-esteem, social skills, and academics. Organized school-wide Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Week and Teen Dating Violence Prevention Week activities including classroom presentations and school-wide activities during lunch. Show less

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  Girl Scouts of the USA

  Apr 2013 - Apr 2014

  Leader of Girl Scout Brownies

  Assisting Brownies to become confident leaders who discover, connect, and take action in their community. Organize activities that address current issues involving girls’ interests and needs. Coordinate with girls, volunteers, parents and guardians.

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  Department of Education - Diocese of Brooklyn

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Provided assessments, short-term individual and group counseling services, and referrals to two Catholic elementary schools with students ranging from Nursery to 8th grade. Held consultations with counseling staff, teachers, and parents to determine the needs of the students and the needs of the school. Worked with students on academic, familial, social, and personal difficulties on an ongoing weekly basis. Facilitated small group counseling sessions with Nursery, 3rd, 5th, & 7th grades on topics of conflict management, self-esteem, peer relations, and academics. Held classroom guidance lessons on bullying prevention & character education. Provided referral information for community resources to parents. Show less Communicated with counseling staff, teachers, and parents. Provided counseling services to elementary and middle school students individually. Worked with students on academic, familial, social, and personal difficulties on an ongoing weekly basis. Facilitated group counseling sessions with grades 5th, 7th, & 8th on topics of conflict management, self-esteem, peer relations, and academics. Facilitated classroom guidance lessons using research-based curricula pertaining to drug abuse prevention, bullying prevention, character education, and internet safety. Organized school-wide Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Week activities including classroom presentations and school-wide activities during lunch. Show less

  • Project Serv School Counselor

    Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  • School Counseling Intern

    Sept 2013 - Apr 2014
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  Department of Education - Diocese of Brooklyn

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2021

  Elementary School Counselor

  Provided counseling services to two Catholic elementary schools with students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade that experience a wide range of external and internal stressors.Utilized evidence based practices in work with students on academic achievement, personal-social development, and preparedness for secondary high school success on an ongoing and as needed basis.Created and facilitated classroom guidance lessons and small group counseling based on need.Provided referral information for community based organizations to students and their families.Held consultations with teachers, principals and other staff to determine micro and macro level needs of the students and the school.Facilitated parent workshops on a variety of topics including communication skills, ways to support a stressed child, social media safety, Family Fun Night, etc. Organized school-wide Red Ribbon Drug Prevention Week activities including classroom presentations and school-wide activities during lunch.Maintained case notes and related paperwork.Was an active member of program-wide Crisis Response Team that responds to crises in Brooklyn & Queens. Show less

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  LEARN Behavioral

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Academic Counselor

  Provided counseling services to two Catholic elementary schools with students who qualify for Title 1 assistance ranging from Kindergarten to 8th Grade that experience a wide range of external and internal stressors.Utilized evidence based practices in work with students on academic achievement, personal-social development, and preparedness for secondary high school success on an ongoing and as needed basis.Held consultations with parents, teachers, principals and other staff to determine micro and macro level needs of the students and the school.Provided referral information for community based organizations to students and their families.Maintained case notes and related paperwork. Show less

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  German School Brooklyn (GSB)

  Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

  School Counselor

  Provided counseling services to students ranging from Kindergarten to 9th Grade that experience a wide range of external and internal stressors.Utilized evidence based practices in work with students on academic achievement, personal-social development, and preparedness for secondary high school success on an ongoing and as needed basis.Create and facilitate classroom guidance lessons and small group counseling based on need.Provided referral information for community based organizations to students and their families.Held consultations with teachers, principals and other staff to determine micro and macro level needs of the students and the school.Maintained case notes and related paperwork.Was an active member of Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Show less

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  SUNY-BEOC

  Dec 2022 - now

  Academic Advisor

  Provide advisement services to students enrolled in developmental or career programs.Utilize evidence based practices in work with students on academic achievement, personal-social development, and preparedness for college or career success on an ongoing and as needed basis.Coordinate and conduct orientation and workshops for new and continuing students.Review student progress and track student use of academic support services. Hold consultations with faculty and other college staff to determine micro and macro level needs of the students and Brooklyn Education Opportunity Center.Provide referral information to internal and external support services for students and their families.Assist in supervising two Federal Work-study students.Maintain student files, databases, and records. Show less