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Rosa Moreno-Zutautas

Rosa Moreno-Zutautas

St Catharines,ON

Summary

Caring and analytical Psychologist with experience assessing and supporting students to pursue postsecondary goals. Expert at observing and interviewing, developing goals and conducting research. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals, educators and managers.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Head of Future Pathways

International Schools Partnership
03.2022 - Current

Develop and lead Group's strategy in broadening ISP students' experiences, increasing learning opportunities for them and helping them reach their destination of choice through productive partnerships with various educational institutions and organizations such as universities, colleges, and companies. I work purposefully to establish group approach for comprehensive career counselling programme, lead strategy for university and college admissions for ISP schools, and develop ongoing professional learning for career counsellors in each region. I also designed, curated and delivered a bespoke Parent Talk program to increase self efficacy in carers to support children become future ready.

University Guidance Counselor

St Mildred's Lightbourn School
08.2017 - 06.2022
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to COVID-19, employing existing trust, and rapport to ensure student wellbeing and deescalate situations.
  • Developed and implemented individualized plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.

University Guidance Counselor

Ridley College
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies and strong feelings for high school students.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define wellbeing objectives and analyze progress.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.

English Teacher & Post Secondary Counselor

Colegio Jefferson
01.1991 - 07.2015
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Independent Educational Consultant

RMEC Inc
07.2002 - 12.2015
  • Provided personalized customer service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
  • Organized committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
  • Delivered top-quality learning documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of students pursuing Higher Education out of home country.
  • Teamed with school authorities and teachers for strategic support of students while at school.

Assistant Faculty at School of Modern Languages

Universidad Metropolitana
06.2002 - 07.2004
  • Assisted with development and implementation of core course materials to enhance learning experience for "Principles of Psychology".
  • Mentored and advised first year higher education students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.

Early Years Research Lab Coordinator

Universidad Central De Venezuela
09.1989 - 07.1996
  • Provided technical guidance and training to laboratory staff.
  • Collaborated with other researchers to develop behavioural curriculum for children 3-6 years old.
  • Conducted educational research experiments in memory and language acquisition, attention and learning to test and validate new technologies and procedures.
  • Completed data collection, development or production activities on daily basis.
  • Co-authored research presented at National Scientific events.

School Psychologist

Centro De Formacion Especial, Government School
01.1990 - 07.1993
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.
  • Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
  • Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
  • Collaborated with social workers to help students grow in social and emotional capacities.
  • Observed students in classroom and play environments.
  • Conducted group and individual counseling sessions for key issues.
  • Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
  • Compiled and interpreted students' test results along with information from teachers and parents to diagnose conditions and assess eligibility for special services.
  • Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments and determine academic and mental health needs.

Education

Psychologist - Clinical Psychology

Universidad Central De Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
01.1990

Master of Arts - Mental Health Psychology

University of Liverpool
Liverpool, UK
07.2020

Skills

  • Group Leadership
  • ASCA National Model Principles
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • School Counseling
  • School and Regional Advisor Oversight
  • Cultural Competency
  • Staff Training
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Career Development Techniques Instruction
  • Career Guidance
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Social and Emotional Health
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement

Accomplishments

  • Acknowledged with the "Distinguished Service Award" by International ACAC 2015
  • Twice awarded "Teacher of the Year" at Colegio Jefferson (1994 &1996)


Affiliations

Member of Ontario School Counselor Association (OSCA), American Psychological Association (APA), Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC), International Association for College Admissions Counseling (IACAC), International School Counselor Association (ISCA).

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Venezuelan Licensed Psychologist since 1991

Timeline

Group Head of Future Pathways

International Schools Partnership
03.2022 - Current

University Guidance Counselor

St Mildred's Lightbourn School
08.2017 - 06.2022

University Guidance Counselor

Ridley College
01.2016 - 07.2017

Independent Educational Consultant

RMEC Inc
07.2002 - 12.2015

Assistant Faculty at School of Modern Languages

Universidad Metropolitana
06.2002 - 07.2004

English Teacher & Post Secondary Counselor

Colegio Jefferson
01.1991 - 07.2015

School Psychologist

Centro De Formacion Especial, Government School
01.1990 - 07.1993

Early Years Research Lab Coordinator

Universidad Central De Venezuela
09.1989 - 07.1996

Psychologist - Clinical Psychology

Universidad Central De Venezuela

Master of Arts - Mental Health Psychology

University of Liverpool
  • Venezuelan Licensed Psychologist since 1991
Rosa Moreno-Zutautas