1. KEVIN J. MATAWA
153 Vanderburgh Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Mobile: 201-394-0367 Email: KMatawa@Gmail.com
References available upon request.
OBJECTIVE:
Highly motivated professional with strong communication, organization and time management skills with an understanding
of conflict resolution. Experience with at-risk clients seeking a challenging position working with diverse populations.
LICENSURE:
New Jersey Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Expected for Fall 2016.
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Counseling with School Counseling Certification, GPA 4.0/4.0 - NewJersey City University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, GPA 3.0/4.0 - Rutgers University, Newark
EXPERIENCE:
Future Project LLC July 2012 - Present
Lead Counselor
 Work within a team-based approach with care managers,mentors and behavioral assistants for client’s treatment.
 Weekly conference calls to ensure therapy staff completes required documentation, including client records,service
reports and administrative paperwork thoroughly and in a timely manner. Weekly supervision meetings to discuss
caseload.
 Assist in orientation, training, and professional development to the newly hired staff on all procedures regarding the
delivery of service.
 Manage client caseload while collaborating with different public and youth welfare agencies. Maintain thorough
and accurate files as required by agency policy, protect client confidentiality, and follow protocols to obtain signed
informed consent forms for release of information.
 Determine client’s current problems, mental status, family/personal history, treatment recommendations and
provisional diagnosis. Customize individual goal objectives for clients based on specific needs. Provide support
and assistance to clients in accordance to Individual Care Plans.
 Create and develop events with therapeutic themes to target multiple clients’ presenting problem.
 Address academic,personal, vocational, college preparation, and social needs of clients.
 Implement treatment objectives and suggest clinical diagnosis.
 Consult with parents and school administrators regarding IEP’s.
 Document all meetings with clients and create monthly treatment plans to monitor progress of the client.
Bergen County Schools September 2009 - February 2013
Substitute Teacher,Grades: K-12, All subjects
Wallington High School September 2011 – May 2012
Internship I & Internship II
 Conducted individual/group academic,career,and personal counseling.
 Designed after school career development group in conjunction with high school teachers.
 Organized academic/personal high school transition groups. Supervised college preparation groups using multiple
assessments. Established career development groups (in-class presentations). Implemented personality
development groups (True Colors).
 Knowledge of Genesis for scheduling classes and Naviance college prep program.
 Created Anti-Bully Prevention Program.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
Wood-Ridge High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Bowling Coach 2012-2013, Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Academic
and Professional Honor Society Member & Senior Excellence Award Recipient 2009-2010, Rutgers Newark Athletic

2. KEVIN J. MATAWA
153 Vanderburgh Ave. Rutherford, NJ 07070 Mobile: 201-394-0367 Email: KMatawa@Gmail.com
References available upon request.
Baseball Team 2003 – 2008, Rutgers Newark Baseball Pitching Captain 2008 and coached winter baseball camps ages 6-
15, 2003 – 2008.