Aries Dong is a student-centered school counselor dedicated to supporting all students’ academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development from San Francisco State University in 2023. During her undergraduate years, she worked as a College Ambassador for two and a half years, advocating for first-generation college students and newcomers on their pathway to higher education. She also served as a third-grade after-school Chinese tutor and contributed as a research assistant on a teen VR exercise game project.
Aries earned her Master of Arts in School Counseling from Boston College in May 2025. During her graduate studies, she gained counseling experience across K–12 settings, focusing on mental health and psychosocial issues that impact student’s well-being and academic success.
As a bilingual counselor in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and a first-generation college graduate, Aries brings warmth, professionalism, and a culturally informed perspective to her work with students and families.
Education
- MA, School Counseling, Lynch School of Education, Boston College
- BA, Child and Adolescent Development (school age), San Francisco State University
Languages
- Mandarin Cantonese
Areas of Specialty
- Student-centered academic guidance, data-informed, CBT, and Trauma informed practices
- Culturally responsive practices and family engagement
- Individual & Group counseling for stress management strategies
- Experience with IEP/504 processes and multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Community building, resources referral
- Bilingual consultation and parent communication (English/Chinese)
- Research and data collection in child and adolescent development
- Inclusive classroom and counseling space design rooted in UDL and MTSS