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Lori Cillo

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Certifications/Lisences / Education / Honors & Awards / Experience / Skills / Workshops & Conferences / Interests

CERIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Vermont Certification for Guidance K-12

Nationally Certified Counseor

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Counseling with specific training in school counseling and community counseling, May 1999,  University of Vermont, Burlignton, VT

GPA 3.89

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, May 1994, cum laude   Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH

GPA Major: 3.72 GPA Overall: 3.19 graduated top 13%

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HONORS & AWARDS

Athletic Hall of Fame, Saint Anselm College 1999

Dean's List, St. Anselm College

Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities 1994

Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology 1992-1994: (President 1993-94; Secretary 1992-93)

Saint Anselm Senior Student Athlete

NCAA All Academic Team 1992-1994

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EXPERIENCE

Vocational Guidance Coordinator, Stafford Technical Center, Rutland, VT (August 1999-current)

 

Guidance Counseling Intern, Otter Valley Union High School, Brandon, VT (August 1998-June 1999) and Milton Elementary/Middle School, Milton VT (January 1999-June 1999)

  • Facilitated small groups and classroom presentations in the high school, middle school, elementary school and alternative education program addressing issues of: career and life planning; conflict resolution; decision making skills; self-esteem; alcohol and drug use/abuse; divorce; social skills; stress management and relaxation
  • Counseled and advised adolescents in the areas of academic, career, college and personal development and issues including: scheduling classes; creating four year academic plans; mediating problems between students and other students, teachers, and/or parents; assisting students' with the college search and application process; exploring personal interests, values, and career information; suicide and risk assessments and stabilization; referrals for therapy in the community
  • Participated in special education meetings such as: Educational Support Team, IEP, 504, and 257 meetings

 

Counseling Intern, Serenity House, Wallingford, VT (January 1998-June 1998)

  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups and counseled individuals recovering from substance abuse and addiction in a residential setting.
  • Collaborated with clients, staff, and other professionals in developing treatment plans that addressed clients' personal, career, social, educational, and health needs
  • Coordinated delivery of aftercare services for residents recovering from substance abuse and addiction
  • Researched and complied an extensive list of resources for clients

Counseling Intern, Green Mountain College Counseling Center, Poultney, VT (September 1997-May 1998)

  • Developed and facilitated substance awareness program for students who offended the school's drug and alcohol policy
  • Provided individual personal counseling and group workshops for college students addressing issues of alcohol and drug use/abuse; child development; stress management and relaxation; physical and sexual abuse; suicide and self-harm; eating and body image; family issues; career planning; and academic issues
  • Advisor for the big brother/big sister program

Home Visitor, Rutland County Head Start, Rutland, VT (September 1995-May 1996)

  • Educated and assisted families that have low income and/or children with special needs, in the four component areas of parent involvement, social services, health, and education
  • Coordinated delivery of social, educational, and health services for families
  • Facilitated parents as primary educators of their children
  • Co-developed, coordinated, and implemented socialization classes and fieldtrips for pre-school children

Case Manager, Northeastern Family Institute, Springfield, VT (December 1994-July 1995)

  • Coordinated delivery of services (mental health, educational, family, and SRS) to children and their families or foster parents
  • Active collaborative member of the child's treatment team: assisted in development of Individual Treatment Plans; participated in treatment team meetings; assisted in development of crisis plans and discharge plans.
  • Investigated and complied a list of resources for children and their families

Residential Counselor, Northeastern Family Institute (August 1994-July 1995)

  • Advocated for the needs and rights of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges
  • Collaborated with child, parents, social workers, counselors, and educators in developing goals for the child's treatment
  • Stabilized children and adolescents experiencing an acute psychiatric crisis
  • Assessed children's progress and wrote bi-monthly and monthly summaries of their progress within the residential setting

 

Support Staff Substitute, Rutland Mental Health, Community Access Program, Rutland, VT (June 1991-August 1994)  (August 1997 - August 1999)

  • Supervised and cared for developmentally disabled adults in a group home environment; assisted clients with physical and occupational therapy; ran IPPs and assessed clients' progress; assisted clients in accessing their community

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SKILLS

  • Computer Skills: PC and Mac; windows; MSWorks & MSWord; internet; web page design; FrontPage98; ClarisWorks; WinSchool; GIS
  • Research

            Research Assistant - data entry, literature search and review, and assisted with development of                 questionnaire and research design for Paul Finn, Saint Anselm College         

           Senior Research Thesis - proposed and conducted an original project; data collection, input, and                  analysis using systat; write up; paper and poster presentations; and oral defense 1993-1994

Cillo, L.A. (April 1994). Gender Differences: Effects of A restricted feeding schedule on food intake and activity levels. Poster presented at the 65th annual convention of the Eastern Psychological Association, Rhode Island.

  • Psychometrics administered, scored, and wrote reports for the WISC-R, WAIS-R, MMPI, 16PF, EPPS, and TAT; interpreted and applied results of Myers Brigg Type Indicator, PSAT, ASVAB, Self-Directed Search (Holland Types), and California Personality Inventory
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention Techniques

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CONFERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

Foster Care Training Conference, November 1994, Lake Morey Inn and Resort

- Understanding and Responding to the Sexually Aggressive Child

- Crisis Planning and Management

Families First: Family-Centered Case Management Practices, April 1995, Holiday Inn, Waterbury, VT

Vermont Early Childhood Conference: Celebrating Parents as Primary Educators, March 1996, Lake Morey Inn and Resort

Social Justice and Family Therapy, June 26-28, 1997, Radisson Hotel, Burlington, VT

Vermont Counseling Association Annual Fall Conference, October 1997, Holiday Inn, Burlington, VT

- Working Well With Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth

- Counseling the Challenging Adolescent: The initial session

Recent Developments in Narrative Practices with Michael White, March 25-31, 1998, Burlington, VT

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INTERESTS

Ø Photography and videography

Ø Theatre and music

Ø Athletics

Ø Travel and multiculturalism

Ø Computers and web page design

Ø Reading

 

References available upon request.

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