Kathleen Holloway has over 20 years of experience as a Family Associate and School Counselor for the New York City Department of Education. She has developed numerous successful programs focused on positive behavior, anti-bullying, fundraising, sustainability, nutrition, and literacy. Her role also includes counseling, conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and special education tasks. Holloway has established partnerships between her school and various community and government organizations. She holds a Master's degree in School Counseling and state certification as a K-12 School Counselor.
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KATHLEEN HOLLOWAY
Kholloway@schools.nyc.gov
(347) 282-9837
Dedicated to making positive change in the lives of my students. I accomplish this with
enthusiasm, compassion, understanding, mutual respect, and humor never withheld.
CORE COMPETENCIES
· Successful Counseling Strategies
· Parent and Faculty Partnerships
· Workshop Development
· Outdoor Recreation Programs
· Community Involvement
· Positive Atmosphere Advocate
· Team Leadership & Coaching
· Student Motivation
· Strong Collaborator
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION — New York, NY 1996 to Present
Promoted through positions of increasing scope and responsibility within one of the nation’s busiest school
systems.
PS/MS 124Q, 129-15 150th Avenue, South Ozone Park, NY Family Associate 1999 to Present
In my role as Family Associate, my responsibilities include: Workshop development;
parent/student/teacher liaison; attendance outreach; classroom assistance; organization of school
assemblies; school trip coordinator; student-based community outreach; fund raising coordinator;
administrative record keeping. In addition I also perform guidance responsibilities: Conflict resolution;
individual and group counseling; bereavement counseling; crisis intervention; promotion of character-
building activities; evaluations and referrals; PPC Meetings; Special Education tasks.
Key Achievements:
Team Holloway --A program designed to encourage positive behavior among students
No Place for Hate -- an Anti-Bullying Workshop
Hat’s On Day -- One of many fundraising promotions resulting in over $10,000 for charities
Earth Huggers -- School-wide sustainability efforts
Apple A Day -- Nutrition Workshop
Little Learners -- Literacy Program K-2
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Established long-term professional relationships with local community and government
organizations by developing partnerships with FDNY, DSNY, NYC Parks, Million Trees NYC,
NYCDOT, AmeriCorps, Skyway Family Shelter, City Harvest, Guardian Angels, American Cancer
Society, Cornell University and many more.
Previous work experience as a School Aide at Beach Channel High School. In this capacity, I was responsible
for attendance outreach, clerical duties, parent outreach, among other duties.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling, 2009
ALFRED UNIVERSITY, ALFRED, NY
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, 2005
College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY
Certifications: NYS Provisional Certification, School Counselor, K-12
Community Affiliations: Broad Channel Civic Association; Broad Channel Athletic Club; Girl Scout Leader;
American Littoral Society; Broad Channel Theatre Group; Rockaway Artists Alliance; NYC School Volunteer;
St. Virgilius PTA President; Broad Channel Pre-K President