MARY EROMOSE
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Counselor capable and experienced working in a challenging environment. focused on helping children and adults within and outside school systems via safe, motivational, and engaging sessions. Excited about the opportunity to take the next career step.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
City Dream Centre
04.2024 - Current
- Assisting with day to day running and operation of the organization.
- Maintaining a clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Using strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Guidance Counselor
Start-Rite Schools
12.2020 - 12.2023
- I assisted students in developing academic goals and creating educational plans
- Provide guidance on course selection, academic challenges, and study skills
- This I successfully achieved through academic counseling for both groups and individual
- I offered guidance on college information and career options, through organizing college fairs in collaboration with other members of the school community
- I helped students and parents to address personal and social challenges students may face such as peer relationships, family dynamics, and mental health concerns, through group or individual sessions
- I offered support during crises, emergencies, or traumatic events affecting students or the school community and collaborate with other professionals to implement crisis response plans
- I worked closely and collaboratively with parents, teachers, and administrators to support students' academic and social-emotional development
- Administered assessments to identify students' strengths, weaknesses, and needs
- Evaluate and interpret assessment results to inform counseling interventions
- I adhered strictly to ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in counseling relationships
- Empowered students to take ownership of their education by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering decision-making abilities.
- I initiated and implemented prevention programs addressing issues such as bullying, substance abuse, and mental health awareness.
Guidance Counselor
The Hillside School
09.2016 - 04.2019
- Evaluated transcripts and conducted assessment for proper placement in academic settings.
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Maintained student records in the counseling unit and completed necessary paperwork as mandated by administration and school district
- Collaborated with other competent members of the school community to provide coaching and support as well as problem solving and decision-making skills to students
- With the support of the school authority, I was able to decrease student conflict rates by 11% with the introduction of anti-bullying campaign and follow-up classroom sessions
- Through group and individual counseling sessions, I assisted students with overcoming problems that are negatively impacting educational and vocational success
- Built a positive support network and addressed specific behavioral and academic problems affecting students productivity by working closely with families and relevant professionals.
Guidance Counselor Assistant
Unity High School
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Assisted the Counselor with organizing and executing educational, student-centered programs within and outside the school.
- Offered office support service by organizing office procedure daily.
- Handled Clients information with high confidentiality and sort out appointments and follow-up sessions as required.
- Improved student emotional well-being by providing empathetic guidance and support during one-on-one counseling sessions.
Counselor's Assistant
The House of Recap Children's Home
05.2014 - 11.2015
- I managed filing, scanning, and mailing to support smooth administrative operations
- I disseminated informational resources to clients and fielded follow-up questions
- I helped counselors follow up on requests and obtain missing information
- I scheduled coordinated clients' appointments
- I managed registration desk by answering telephones and transferring calls to designated department
- I ensure to maintain privacy and confidentiality of clients in compliance with policies and regulations of the counselling profession and the ethical standing of the organization.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University Canada West
Vancouver, B.C.09.2025
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Guidance and Counselling
University of Jos
Jos, Nigeria04.2014
High School Diploma -
Government Girls' Science School
Kwoi, Kaduna07.2003
Skills
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Academic Advising
- Initiative
- Empathy and compassion
- Collaboration
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Cultural Competency
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict Mediation
- Excellent orator/presentation skills
- Records Management
Certification
- WHMIS
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Volunteer
City Dream Centre
04.2024 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Start-Rite Schools
12.2020 - 12.2023
Guidance Counselor
The Hillside School
09.2016 - 04.2019
Guidance Counselor Assistant
Unity High School
01.2016 - 09.2016
Counselor's Assistant
The House of Recap Children's Home
05.2014 - 11.2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University Canada West
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Guidance and Counselling
University of Jos
High School Diploma -
Government Girls' Science School
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