Louis DiCioccio
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated school counselor skilled in individual counseling, program development, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to foster supportive environments and enhance student engagement through effective community outreach initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling to students facing academic and personal challenges.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social skills and conflict resolution.
- Coordinated with teachers to support student learning and well-being initiatives.
- Developed and implemented programs for career exploration and college readiness.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and recommend resources.
- Organized parent workshops to enhance community engagement in student success.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive school environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and counseling sessions.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
School Counselor
Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth
08.2016 - 07.2023
- Developed bullying prevention programs and strategies to foster a safe and inclusive school climate.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
Academic Coordinator
Hampton University
Hampton
07.2014 - 08.2016
- Coordinated academic schedules and course offerings for multiple departments.
- Developed training materials for faculty onboarding and student orientation programs.
- Managed student enrollment processes and maintained accurate academic records.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, students, and administration regarding academic policies.
- Organized events to enhance student engagement and promote academic resources.
- Supported faculty in curriculum development and implementation of new programs.
- Oversaw logistics for academic workshops, seminars, and guest lectures at the university.
- Assisted in assessment of program effectiveness and student satisfaction surveys.
- Scheduled classes, assignments, tests, events, conferences. according to established guidelines.
Education
Master of Arts - School Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Az.05-2015
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY05-1993
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Buffalo (S.U.N.Y.)
Buffalo, NY05-1990
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group facilitation
- Academic assessments
- Program development
- Career exploration
- Student engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Data management
- Community outreach
- Educational strategies
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Parent consultation
- Social-emotional learning
- Career guidance
- Relationship building
- Mediation
- Student advocacy
- Confidential services
- Multicultural competence
- Student records management
- Academic advisement
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Maintaining confidentiality
- School counseling
- Suicide prevention
- Coping strategies
- Special education
Affiliations
- Champion Football Coach
Accomplishments
- Employee of the semester
Languages
English
Native
Native
Timeline
School Counselor
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2016 - 07.2023
Academic Coordinator
Hampton University
07.2014 - 08.2016
Master of Arts - School Leadership
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Canisius College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Buffalo (S.U.N.Y.)