To obtain a position as a professional school counselor in a collaborative and positive school environment that allows me to utilize my ability to build relationships with students and be a support in the academic environment to students, parents, stakeholders and staff.
Education and Training
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCExpected in 2015 ā āMaster of Arts:School Counseling - GPA:
Clemson UniversityClemson, SCExpected in 2015 ā āMaster of Arts:Education Specialist - GPA:
George Washington UniversityWashington, DCExpected in 2006 ā āMaster of Arts:Special Education - GPA:
Special Education
Hampton UniversityHampton , VAExpected in 1987 ā āBachelor of Science:Marketing - GPA:
Marketing
Certifications
Professional School Counselor Certificate (K-12), Expected June 2015
South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate, Special Education, Learning Disabled (K-12), 2007- Present
Virginia Professional Collegiate Teaching Certificate, Special Education, Learning Disabled (K-12), 2002-2007
Professional Counseling Experience
Hughes Academy - School Counseling Intern City, STATE, 2015 - Current
Facilitate classroom lessons on bullying for 7th grade students
Coordinating and leading psycho-education group for 7th grade girls that will include topics such as: self-esteem, friendships, hygiene, and communication skills
Conducting Individual Graduation Plan meetings with 8th grade students and their parents
Train 7th grade students on student portal access
Meet weekly with students who struggle with academic, social and behavioral issues
Attend and participate in weekly team meeting with teachers and leadership staff
J.L. Mann High School - School Counseling Intern City, STATE, 07/2015 - 11/2015
Worked weekly with 15 students who needed extra emotional or academic support
Collaborated with 25 students who were failing one or more classes after the first nine weeks in creating an individual academic improvement plan to ensure academic success
Conducted Individual Graduation Plan meetings for 30 senior students and their parents
Led a psycho-educational group for pregnant girls covering various relevant topics
Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and other counselors to best meet the needs of students
Tanglewood Middle School - School Counseling Practicum City, STATE, 07/2013 - 11/2013
Managed a case load of 8 students grades 6th and 7th
Mediated disagreements and misunderstandings between students
Provided individual counseling needs included self-esteem, behavior management,friendship, and organization skills
Co-facilitated SC career assessments for 7th grade students
Performed suicide, self-harm, and school violence risk assessments when needed
Professional Work Experience
Southside High School - Resource Teacher Greenville, SC, 07/2014 - Current
Teach students in a resource classroom environment that have an Individualized EducationPlan (IEP)
Develop and implement multi-sensory lesson plans the areas of math, reading, writing,transition/life skills and test taking strategies
Successfully balance whole-group, small group or individualized instruction, to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles within the classroom
Lead all aspects of the annual review, reevaluation process, and conduct special review meetings with parents as well as entire IEP team
Southside High School - HSAP Prep Teacher Greenville, SC, 07/2013 - 05/2014
Actively taught learning expectations of the South Carolina high school exit exam, different test formats, and test-taking strategies to strengthen students' performance who were unsuccessful in passing the test
Conducted whole group and individual instruction that built vocabulary math, writing, critical thinking and reading skills
Develop engaging lessons in which students worked collaboratively and utilized critical thinking skills to solve various types of reading and math problems
Carolina High School - Resource Teacher Greenville, SC, 07/2007 - 05/2013
Work with students in the resource classroom setting to increase motivation, provide consistent reinforcement to learning, continuous assessment of level of functioning, and continuous feedback to students for all learning activities
Monitored all students' progress weekly in the resource and itinerant setting
Coordinated IEP team in the development of Behavior Intervention Plans using the Functional Behavior Assessment process
Served as the department chairperson to be positive liaison between leadership and special education department teachers
Participated in specialized staff development activities to improve job related skills and apply "best practices" in working with students with disabilities
C.D. Hylton High School - Learning Disabilities Teacher Woodbridge, VA, 07/2002 - 05/2007
Applied effective instructional practices based on the needs identified in students' Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Implemented and monitored students' progress in partnership with parents and other IEP team members
Created engaging teaching strategies and techniques; for example, hands-on, student interaction, direct instruction, and cooperative learning to present content to students
Planned, integrated and utilized technology for classroom instruction
Participated in inclusion classes, worked together with general education teacher to assess curriculum effectiveness, recommended instructional strategies, and ensured implementation of students' accommodations
Skills and Abilities
Experienced with Promethean board
Familiar with PowerSchool
Experience with all students in the secondary school setting
Experience working with families from diverse backgrounds
Plan and implement lessons on a variety of topics and themes
Ability to incorporate common core standards in lessons
Maintain strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
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