Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profile
Leadershipmentorship
Professional Development
References
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Marianne Macario

MEd. Counselling, BEd., BHE
North Vancouver

Summary

Empathetic and compassionate counsellor focused on building positive relationships with students and families, with sensitivity to specialized and changing needs, dedicated to improving well-being. Responsible self-starter; excellent communication skills including public speaking; team-oriented; demonstrated by 29 years in education including 11 years of Counselling.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Counsellor; Gr. 8 English, FI & International F.E.

Handsworth Secondary School
7 2023 - Current
  • Support students & parents through 1st year in high school
  • Presentation to newcomer parents & students from Iran for Impact North Shore
  • Created and supported programs to support at risk students.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem & resilience

Counsellor Gr. 11 & 12, International F.E.

Sutherland Secondary School
07.2016 - 06.2023
  • Extensive support for students transition to Post-Sec and/or Work
  • Collaborated with District Teacher for WEX programs
  • Collaborated with Employability programs at Wired 4 Success and Capilano U
  • Collaborated with Impact North Shore to support International students & families
  • Presentation to newcomer families and students regarding Graduation Requirements, Pathways, and Post-Secondary programs for Impact North Shore and SWIS workers.
  • Improved student success through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.

Counsellor, Internationals F. Non-Eligible 8-12

Handsworth Secondary School
07.1995 - 06.2016
    • Support students in overcoming mental and emotional challenges
    • Organized Canadian Universities Event
    • Successful support of diverse students' admissions to post-secondary
    • Articulation; Grade 7 Transition; developed workshops; video; parents' info; advanced student support
    • Presentations to newcomer parents from China and Iran through Impact North Shore (formerly North Shore Multicultural Society)
    • Sponsor Teacher – Student Council
    • Scholarship Committee member.
    • Worked cooperatively with teachers, administrators, and guardians to help students reach learning objectives and personal goals.

Teacher Practicum

Burnaby North Secondary
01.1995 - 05.1995
  • Final Practicum: Home Ec Food Studies 8-12, Family Science, Science 10, Biology 11
  • Assisted students in a greater understanding of Biology 11 conte
  • Developed and provided lessons in Family Science for HEC 8.

Education

Master of Education, Counselling -

City University Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
09.2011 - 08.2013

B. Human Ecology, Comprehensive, B.Ed. -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
09.1994 - 04.1995

BHEc, BEd: Human Ecology, Science, Education -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
09.1990 - 04.1995

Skills

Masterful knowledge & advisory experience in BC Graduation program requirements, external credits, equivalency, language challenge, Grad Transitions, CLC12 & post-secondary planning and admissions

Profile

Marianne Macario, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 1N8, 604-990-5355, mariannemacario@gmail.com

Leadershipmentorship

  • 2024: Student Council Teacher Sponsor
  • 2023-2024: Breakfast Club, Open Gym – Grade 8s
  • 2014, 2021, 2022: Teacher In Charge
  • 2013: Lead teacher: 5G for C - raised $7,000 for Cancer Society
  • 2010-2016: Student Council Teacher Advisor
  • 2010 - 2023 - Gr. 11 & 12 Winter Formal Dinner & Dance Sponsor
  • 1995-2014: Leader for Awards Ceremony
  • 1995-2010: Professional Development Committee
  • 2002-2016: Various leadership positions at Handsworth
  • September 2005: Partnered with P.E. teachers in the Run for the Cure
  • November 2005: Teacher sponsor - Healthy Eating Initiatives
  • 2004-2005: New Teacher Mentorship Program NVSD

Professional Development

  • 2003 - Present: Annual Conference of BC School Counsellors Assoc
  • 2013: Vancouver Anti-Bullying Conference; Dr. Hinduja, Dr. Meichenbaum & Dr. Pepler
  • November 2013: Dr. David Beare (UBC): Social Emotional Learning
  • 2012: Dr. David Burns: Strategies for Therapeutic Success: 20 Most Effective Strategies - 2 day training.
  • 2009 - Dr. Lynn Miller: Anxiety 2 day CBT training

References

  • Khatereh Masoudi, Team Lead, SWIS, Impact North Shore, khaterehm@impactnorthshore.ca, 778-319-2931, 778-888-9658
  • Meghan Downie, VP Handsworth Secondary School, mdownie@sd44.ca, 778-772-1368, 604-903-3600

Timeline

Counsellor Gr. 11 & 12, International F.E.

Sutherland Secondary School
07.2016 - 06.2023

Master of Education, Counselling -

City University Vancouver
09.2011 - 08.2013

Counsellor, Internationals F. Non-Eligible 8-12

Handsworth Secondary School
07.1995 - 06.2016

Teacher Practicum

Burnaby North Secondary
01.1995 - 05.1995

B. Human Ecology, Comprehensive, B.Ed. -

University of British Columbia
09.1994 - 04.1995

BHEc, BEd: Human Ecology, Science, Education -

University of Manitoba
09.1990 - 04.1995

Counsellor; Gr. 8 English, FI & International F.E.

Handsworth Secondary School
7 2023 - Current
Marianne MacarioMEd. Counselling, BEd., BHE