Anh Ngoc Phan
Professional Summary
Empathetic, systems-thinking counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) candidate with 10+ years bridging behavioral health, educational program design, and financial/project analytics. Builds sustainable student-support systems, applies Earned Value Management System (EVMS) analytics to drive corrective action, and leads cross-departmental initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes across diverse, multicultural environments.
Education
BCBA / Sixth-Year Degree, Applied Behavior Analysis
Southern Connecticut State University
Master of Science, Educational Counseling
Central Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science, Banking and Finance
University of Southern Mississippi
Professional Experience
Middle School Counselor
St. Paul American School Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
Jul 2024 – Present
- Designed and launched a year-long 5th-to-6th Grade Transition Program (digital pen pals, shadow days, Lunch Bunches), cutting transition-related anxiety referrals and strengthening student agency across the incoming class.
- Directed and expanded the SPEAR peer-tutoring program, coordinating High School mentors with Middle School students to deliver hundreds of documented tutoring hours per semester.
- Adapted and implemented the Wayfinder Social-Emotional Learning curriculum for English Language Learners, improving engagement and comprehension for ELL students school-wide.
- Delivered individual and group counseling, suicide risk assessments, and crisis intervention while serving on Student Support Teams, safeguarding wellbeing for 100+ students each year.
- Bridged East Asian cultural norms with Western counseling practices to de-stigmatize mental health support and build trust with families and school leadership.
EVMS Analyst
Belcan
2022 – 2024
- Analyzed cost, schedule, and performance data using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodology, monitoring project health and flagging risk before it impacted delivery.
- Evaluated Cost and Schedule Variance reports and partnered with project managers to build corrective action plans, improving forecast accuracy and schedule compliance.
- Mapped Work Breakdown Structures and supported baseline control, optimizing resource allocation across active contracts.
Time Out Counselor
Lorrain Foster Day School
Hamden, CT
Aug 2017 – Jul 2022
- Applied CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and reinforcement strategies in individual counseling, improving emotional self-regulation for at-risk students.
- Facilitated academic, vocational, and social-skills groups aligned to IEP goals, driving measurable behavioral gains in partnership with parents and school leadership.
Math Interventionist
Thomas Edison Middle School
Meriden, CT
Sep 2015 – Jun 2022
- Combined ABA and CBT techniques with targeted math instruction, closing skill gaps for individual and group learners.
- Administered assessments and designed intervention plans, tracking long-term progress alongside special education teams.
Additional Experience
- Career Center Advisor / School Counselor Substitute, New Britain High School (2014–2015) — Advised students on college/career exploration, essays, and FAFSA completion, raising post-secondary readiness; represented the Career Center in IEP/504 meetings.
- Adult Education Guidance Counselor Substitute, New Britain School District (2014–2015) — Tracked adult-learner accreditation and graduation compliance via CARS software while counseling learners on post-secondary and career pathways.
- Entrepreneur / Owner, Number One Nail Salon, Wethersfield, CT (2003–2009) — Owned and operated all business, fiscal, and operational functions, building a profitable business with a loyal repeat clientele through data-driven marketing.
Skills
- Project & Financial Analytics: Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Variance Analysis, Cost/Schedule Control, Financial & Banking Analysis
- Counseling & Behavioral Health: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Crisis Intervention, Suicide Risk Assessment
- Educational Program Design: Transition Program Design, Peer-Mentoring Coordination, SEL Curriculum Implementation, IEP/504 Collaboration, Student Support Teams
- Cross-Cultural Communication: Culturally Competent Counseling, ELL Differentiation, Stakeholder & Family Engagement
