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 30 years in education including 12 years of Counselling.
Overview
30
30
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
Common Application, NCAA, Prepskills connections to USA PSIs
Superior skills supporting and communicating with International students, families, custodial guardians, & agencies
Solid skills building positive relationships with students, families, guardians, & community agencies
Trauma Informed practices
Solution-focused counselling, CBT
Trained & experienced in SRA, ASIST, threat assessment, & Critical Incident ResponseT
CHOICES program, SEL support
Creative Program Development
Extensive experience with Canadian Universities Advisors
Proficiency with MYED and other programs
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