Renee Wild

NYS Certified School Counselor

Grand Island, NY 14072
Giambrar@yahoo.com
+1 716 348 8820

Work Experience

Building Based Substitute

Huth Road Elementary - Grand Island, NY
September 2022 to Present
• I have been a reliable substitute that has been able to keep a teacher's classroom on beat during their
absence.
• With my background, I have been able to assist students that need additional emotional support during
their school day.
• I provide additional assistance in the self-contained classroom when I am available.
• I have established a wonderful relationship with staff as well and will assist them in anyway I can when
I have extra time (helping with assessments, binding booklets, making copies, and being another set of
hands in their classrooms).

At-Home Travel Agent

Platinum Mouse - Grand Island, NY
September 2019 to April 2023
Help clients with travel needs
• Personal itinerary
• Processing payments
• Educating guests on current travel updates

School Counselor Short Term Substitute

Charlotte Sidway Elementary School - Grand Island, NY
April 2022 to June 2022
• I have put together Social Emotion Learning Lessons to present to classes. I took the initiative to
schedule 30-minute lessons with teachers so I can present these to their students
• I observed play therapy groups
• I have made great trusting relationships with the kids quickly
• I conduct morning check-ins, one-on-one sessions, and sessions on a needed basis
• I have sat in on APR meetings and have experienced CSE discussions

Building Based Substitute- Huth Road Elementary

Grand Island School District - Grand Island, NY
February 2022 to April 2022
• Substituted grades 2-5, but also will need to help at another school for grades K-1.
• I have been able to make relationships with the students since I am in the same building. This
relationship has also allowed students to trust me and allow me to help them with calming strategies
and to help deescalate.
• I have the ability to quickly adapt to a new classroom situation
• Assisted in a 5th grade class often to provide academic and emotional support to several students

Per Diem Substitute Teacher

Grand Island School District - Grand Island, NY
November 2021 to February 2022
• Keep students schedule consistent by following the lesson plans left by classroom teacher
• Manage classroom behavior
• Experience in grades K-5

Religion Teacher
St. Stephens Catholic Church - Grand Island, NY
September 2018 to May 2020
• Created lesson plans
• Planned interactive activities for the children
• Help prepare the children for their First Eucharist

Travel Agent
AAA Magic Creator - Amherst, NY
January 2014 to August 2017
Help clients with their travel needs
• Personal itinerary planning
• Travel sales
• Educating clients on their travel destinations

At-Home Transcriptionist
Renee Wild
September 2011 to June 2014
I worked as a freelance at-home transcriptionist. Most of my clients were in the field of medical research
at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.
• Listen to dictation and type reports
• Simplify the dictation to a readable report

Front Desk Receptionist

Creekside Dentistry - Amherst, NY
September 2009 to August 2011
• Answer phone calls
• Schedule dental procedures
• Maintain an organized filing system
• Call to confirm patients upcoming appointments

After School Instructor

Elmwood Franklin School - Buffalo, NY
September 2008 to May 2009
Supervised grades 4 and 5 in an afterschool program.
• Provided homework help
• Ensured the students were safe and orderly
• Led crafts and games to occupy students
School Counselor Internship
Kenmore West Senior High School - Kenmore, NY
January 2008 to May 2008
Interned in the guidance office under Mr. Michael Panepinto.
• Was taught about scheduling
• Learned about post high school preparations
• Was given paperwork tasks to complete for students

School Counselor Internship

HOOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL - Tonawanda, NY
September 2007 to December 2007
Interned in the guidance office under Elizabeth Cipolla
• Watched group mediations
• Learned about scheduling
• Was educated on academic reviews

Dental Assistant
Dr. Tom Balazs - Tonawanda, NY
June 2001 to June 2007
Assist dentist with procedures
• Clean and prepare operatory for patients
• Suction
• Develop x-rays
• Hand dentist desired instruments

Education

Master of Arts in School Counseling

Niagara University - Niagara Falls, NY
September 2005 to May 2007

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Daemen College - Amherst, NY
September 2002 to May 2005

Diploma
Kenmore West High School - Kenmore, NY
September 1997 to June 2001

Certifications and Licenses

Medical Transcriptionist Certificate

August 2011 to Present

Protecting God's Children- Virtus

September 2018 to May 2020
DASA Training
November 2021 to Present
Dignity for All Students Act training.

New York State Certified School Counselor

November 2021 to November 2026
School Counselor, Provisional Certificate issued

Crisis Prevention Intervention

October 2022 to October 2023

Groups

NYS School Counselor Association

February 2022 to Present

Additional Information

ASCA- Rude, Mean, or Bullying Webinar- February 2022