Taylor Kruter

3047 Ira Road !Bellmore, NY 11710 ! (516) 690-1210 !tkruter@nyit.edu

Objective
Experienced business professional and athletics coach with strong communication, leadership, relationship building and organizational skills
with an understanding of conflict resolution and experience working with children and teens seeking a full-time school counseling position within
a reputable school district.

Education

New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)- Old Westbury, NY
Master of Science in School Counseling
Anticipated Graduation May 2017
" School Counseling Department Accreditation with CACREP
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society (Vice President)
Lebanon Valley College (LVC)- Annville, PA
Graduated May 2014
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
Business Department Accreditations with ACBSP and MAACBA
Deans List: Fall 2013

School Counseling Volunteer/ Professional Development Experience

Professional Memberships
NCA College Expo Volunteer Spring 2016, Fall 2016
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
NACAC College Fair Volunteer Fall 2016
New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA)
NYSSCA Annual Conference Volunteer Fall 2016
Nassau Counselor Association (NCA)
Guidance Expo Attendee October 2016
NCA Kick-off Attendee October 2016
CAP Conference March 2017
School Counseling Experience
School Counseling Internship- Grand Avenue Middle School/ Bellmore/Merrick CHSD- Bellmore, NY January 2017-Present
Provides individual counseling and peer mediation to discuss academic, social/emotional and peer issues. Co-facilitates Social Skills Group
counseling lessons. Consults and collaborates with parents, staff, administration and students to discuss multiple topics. Presents cases and
participated in Pupil Personal Services Team meetings. Balances classes and makes schedule changes as needed. Reviews student progress
reports, especially of At-Risk students, to ensure students are performing to ability academically and behaviorally. Attends on site visits at
various out of district placements. Participates in CSE and 504 (Annual and Initial) meetings. Instructs classroom lessons for
programming/scheduling and uses Infinite Campus to input students course requests. Created and implemented Google Form for teacher
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reports used for CSE and instructed staff on how to use and manage the system. Restructured Google Form used for 6 into 7 grade
articulation. Created and implemented Report Card and Academic Achievement Review form to aid struggling students and help them create
goals to reach their academic potential.
School Counseling Internship- Valley Stream North High School- Franklin Square, NY September 2016-Present
Provides individual counseling and peer mediation to discuss academic, social/emotional and peer issues. Develops and presents classroom
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lessons for Self-Contained 7 grade students directly related to VSNs core values. Co-facilitates Beautiful Me program. Consults with
parents, staff, administration and students to discuss multiple topics. Presents cases and participated in Student Support Team meetings.
Balances classes and makes schedule changes as needed. Reviews student progress reports, especially of At-Risk students, to ensure
students are performing to ability academically and behaviorally. Attends monthly district junior high school counselor meetings. Reviews
college counseling procedures and explored college searching tools. Instructed classroom lessons for programming and used E-School to input
students course requests. Participates in Elementary School to Middle School articulation.
School Counseling Practicum- Valley Stream North High School- Franklin Square, NY January 2016-May 2016
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Provided individual counseling to discuss academic, social/ emotional and peer issues. Facilitated Beautiful Me, a small group program for 7
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grade girls to help build their self- confidence. Instructed classroom guidance lessons for 7 and 8 grade students about programing and after
school activities. Consulted with parents, staff, administration and students to discuss multiple topics. Presented cases and participated in Child
Study Team meetings. Assisted with programing and scheduling students for the following school year. Attended Annual Review and CSE
meetings. Interpreted state tests and reviewed report cards to ensure students were receiving appropriate curriculum.
NYSSCA Professional Development Committee Member May 2016-July 2016
Helped research and prepare a college and career readiness toolkit for school counselors to use. Organized data, evidence based practices,
and research using Google Drive.
Coaching Experience
Mentored, coached, lead, and taught members of teams. Collaborated with other coaches to create game and practice plans. Developed and
maintained positive relationships with players, families and other coaches for age groups ranging from kindergarten through college in the
following roles and locations:
Head JV/ Assistant Varsity Girls Lacrosse Coach- John F. Kennedy High School- Bellmore, NY Present
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach- John F. Kennedy High School- Bellmore, NY Present
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K-2 and 6 -8 Grade Girls, 9 -12 Grade Boys Basketball Coach- BMBB- Bellmore/ Merrick, NY November 2014- Present
Head JV Girls Basketball Coach- John F. Kennedy High School- Bellmore, NY November 2015- February 2016
Assistant Womens Lacrosse Coach- Farmingdale State College- Farmingdale, NY September 2015-May 2016
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7 Grade Girls Basketball Coach- South Shore Monarchs- Long Island, NY April 2015- December 2015
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Volunteer 3 and 4 Grade Girls Lacrosse Coach- Seaford PAL- Seaford, NY March 2015- June 2015

 Taylor Kruter
3047 Ira Road !Bellmore, NY 11710 ! (516) 690-1210 !tkruter@nyit.edu

Related Experience
Manages the scheduling, planning and event operation of not for profit youth sports organizations. Develops positive relationships with current
and potential organization members. Maintains the organizations public relations image with current organization members in the following
roles and locations:
" Director- 2 Bros lax, Inc.- Wantagh, NY May 2013- Present
" Executive Board Member and Commissioner- Bellmore Merrick Basketball League (BMBB) September 2015- Present

Represents LVC at various College Fairs on Long Island and discusses the college process and opportunities available at LVC with
prospective students.
" Bellmore-Merrick CHSD College Fair October 2014
" Commack High School College Fair March 2017
" Nassau Counselors Association Spring College Expo April 2017

Athletics
NYS Certified Coach- Temporary Coaching License, Fall 2015
Varsity College Lacrosse, 2010-2014 (Captain 3 seasons)
High School Varsity Basketball, Soccer and Lacrosse 2006/7-2010 (Captain of Basketball and Lacrosse 2 seasons)
Athletic Achievements
Nominated by faculty and coaches at LVC to attend Apple Leadership Conference in Virginia- January 2013
MAC/SAAC Executive Board member, elected by MAC conference faculty and athletes- February 2013- May 2014
Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), September 2011- May 2014
Pioneered, developed, and implemented Step Up! Speak Out! program

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