Dynamic educational leader with demonstrated capabilities in academic, vocational, and developmental counseling and a track record of collaboration with both students and colleagues to promote an atmosphere of success and achievement for all students.
Work History
01/2022 to 05/2023
Behavioral Health Case Manager IIThe Y Of Central Maryland – , ,
Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
Developed a person centered plan in coordination with the individual disability, their needs, and their care plan
Coordinates, supports and advocated for clients to gain access to needed
Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Supported clients in navigating complex insurance systems by providing expert guidance on coverage benefits and claim procedures.
Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
09/2020 to 12/2021
Virtual TeacherMcAlester High School – , ,
Conducted meetings, benchmark tests and lessons with students, parents, and colleagues regularly utilizing various online meeting platforms such as Google Meet and Zoom
Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into virtual classroom.
Facilitated and adapted lessons for students with IEPs to accommodate diverse learning capabilities
Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
Ensuring students ICAP completion
Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications and curriculums
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Fostered collaboration between students through group meetings and online instruction
Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
05/2016 to 09/2020
Counselor- Key Academy, Virtual, and SeniorMcalester Public Schools – , ,
Observes and monitors student behavior and responses to counseling and guidance.
ICAP planning and coordination
Collaborating with teachers and parents in the development and implementation of IEPs
Communicates with peers, administrators and parents to meet and exceed educational goals for students.
Monitors students’ academic progress and referred students who were struggling to resources available to meet their needs.
Collaborates with peers to coordinate freshman enrollment/orientation
Conducts pre-enrollment and informational meetings for students and parents
Engages in difficult conversations with parents regarding their student's behavioral, academic, and disciplinary needs
Prepares state reports for testing and counseling
Enrolls and modifies student scheduling based on their academic needs
Actively monitors transcripts of students to ensure academic needs are being met
Collaborates in supervision of student IEP, multi-handicapped student placement and scheduling.
Conducts Senior Graduation Requirement audits
Partners with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
Collaborates with a faculty to provide tutorial program for virtual students in need of extra help.
Provides referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
Meets with students to conduct individual assessments which determine academic and mental health needs.
Assists students with career and future-education planning.
07/2015 to 04/2016
English Teacher/Avid Site Team MemberHanna Public School – , ,
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative lesson plans and collaborative exercises.
Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepared course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and lesson plans
Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Planned, evaluated, and revised curriculum, course content and materials and methods of instruction as indicated per student needs.
07/2014 to 05/2015
District Test CoordinatorHanna Public Schools – , ,
Supervised the district testing program and made recommendations to the administration to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations.
Acted as the district liaison to communicate testing procedures with all test administrators, proctors and the Oklahoma State Department of Education
Administered ACT's EXPLORE and PLAN tests.
Submitted data for federal, state or local mandated reports as related to students and staff.
Attended workshops and professional conferences to continuously administer the improvement of testing programs
Observed and followed school district policies and ensure their activities conform to district guidelines
Provided day-to-day support for school testing coordinators with duties/responsibilities related to the state testing program, the implementation of state and local tests, and provide technical support for online testing management systems.
Managed all aspects of the state online test materials ordering system, including print orders and test materials with special modifications.
Followed state procedures regarding securing, storing, and destroying testing materials.
08/2014 to 06/2015
School Counselor/Psychology/PFL TeacherCompany Name – , ,
Served on several school committees and assisted in revising policies and rules.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Frequently attended IEP meetings and knowledgeable in special education accommodations
Collaborated with students and teachers to structure academic goals
Maintained accurate student records and transcripts while protecting confidentiality
Provided academic, individual and group counseling
Taught/counseled variety of grade levels and educational settings
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed classroom instructional program for Financial Literacy which aligned with Oklahoma State Department of Education standards
Transitioned between several professional roles throughout day
Quickly adjusted to changes in schedules, students changing needs and organizational objectives
Offered uncompromising integrity, resourcefulness and diligence in achieving both long term and short term counseling and academic goals for students from all socioeconomic classes
Promoted an atmosphere of higher education among students through student field-trips to career/college events and collaboration with technology centers and colleges
Education
Expected in 2017 to to
M.Ed.: Educational Leadership East Central University - Ada, GPA: Status -
Expected in 2014 to to
M.Ed.: School Counseling East Central University - Ada, OK, GPA: Status -
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