counselor resume example with 10+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Beginning school counselor with strong desire to help students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. 3-years teaching experience. 4-years counseling experience with mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts. Experienced group facilitator. Sensitive to impact of socioeconomic and cultural differences on students. Actively participates in team collaboration to ensure program objectives are effectively implemented. Proficient with time management, schedules, and record keeping.
Skills
Individualized education programs
Team collaboration and leadership
Individual and family support
Student records management
Student progress reporting
Mediation and crisis intervention
Diverse groups presentations
Counseling and therapy
Group therapy facilitator
Career planning
Technologies integration and adaptation
Youth and adolescent development
Work History
05/2016 to CurrentCounselorSouthwest Key Programs | Augusta, GA,
Used various therapy modalities to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for clients
Facilitated individual therapy and group therapy sessions for clients
Provided guidance to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
Mediated conflicts between clients to clarify and resolve underlying issues
Conducted therapeutic individual and group therapy sessions.
Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on client needs
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
07/2014 to 05/2016GED InstructorJewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS,
Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
Conducted skills assessments and uncovered performance gaps.
07/2012 to 07/2014TeacherJewish Community Center Of Greater Kansas City | Overland Park, KS,
Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for all areas of study
Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Assisted with organization and administration of standardized testing
02/2011 to 07/2012TeacherLegacy Traditional School | City, STATE,
Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Created and implemented daily lesson plans and unit studies for all areas of study
Promoted student engagement with positive reinforcement techniques and diverse learning strategies
Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning and reading
Developed rapport with students and families, building positive classroom community
Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
Assisted with organization and administration of standardized testing
Education
Expected in 05/2016 to to Master of Arts | Counseling With Emphasis in School CounselingUniversity of Arizona, Tucson, AZGPA: Status -
Expected in to to Bachelor of Science | Elementary EducationUniversity of Nevada - Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NVGPA: Status -
Expected in to to Associate of Science | General StudiesBrigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, IDGPA: Status -
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