Celeste E. Wilson
Walker-Grant Middle School
Fredericksburg,VA
8
years of professional experience
Compassionate School Counselor with expertise in crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, and family collaboration. Focused on fostering inclusive environments that promote academic and social-emotional growth. Holds master’s degrees in School Counseling and Secondary Education, blending educational leadership with a strong foundation in science education.
Work History
Middle School Counselor
2 Years 1 Month- Respond to and manage student crises involving emotional distress, bullying, family concerns, self-harm, and other safety issues; provide immediate intervention and coordinate referrals to community resources.
- Provide individual and small-group counseling addressing students’ academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career-development needs.
- Design and facilitate programs, workshops, and classroom activities focused on study skills, time management, mental health awareness, transitions, and career exploration.
- Use academic, attendance, behavioral, and counseling data to identify student needs, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community providers to develop coordinated supports that promote student achievement and well-being.
- Partner with the Youth Mental Health Task Force and local behavioral health providers to support prevention, early intervention, crisis response, and access to mental health resources.
- Coordinate the Big Brothers Big Sisters “Bigs in Schools” mentoring program, serving as the school liaison and facilitating communication among students, families, staff, and program representatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential counseling records while ensuring compliance with school division policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.
Middle School Science Teacher
5 Years- Developed and delivered differentiated science instruction across grades 6–8, including Honors Science 8, to meet diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Designed standards-based, inquiry-driven lessons and hands-on laboratory experiences that strengthened scientific reasoning, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Served as Science Department Head, supporting curriculum implementation, instructional planning, assessment development, data analysis, and collaboration among department members.
- Led and supported Honors Science 8 programming by developing rigorous learning experiences and preparing students for advanced high school coursework.
- Used assessment and student-performance data to identify learning gaps, monitor progress, and implement targeted academic interventions.
- Mentored new teachers by providing instructional guidance, classroom-management support, resources, and ongoing professional collaboration.
- Sponsored the National Junior Honor Society and coordinated student leadership, service-learning, and school-community activities.
- Collaborated with counselors, administrators, special education staff, families, and community partners to address students’ academic, behavioral, and personal needs.
- Maintained an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that promoted student engagement, responsibility, positive relationships, and academic growth.
Environmental Educator
1 Year 2 Months- Educated K–12 students about water conservation, sustainability, watershed health, and ecology through field trips, classroom visits, and summer camps.
- Designed and delivered age-appropriate environmental education curriculum to meet students’ diverse developmental and learning needs.
- Facilitated hands-on, inquiry-based activities that strengthened scientific reasoning, critical-thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Adapted instruction and educational materials to engage students across multiple grade levels and learning environments.
- Created supportive and interactive learning experiences that encouraged environmental stewardship and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
- 4.0 GPA
- Graduated with High Distinction
Master of Education - Secondary Education
- 3.97 GPA
- Thesis: The Effects of Inquiry-Based Learning and Student Achievement in the Science Classroom
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
- Minor in Environmental Sustainability
- Study Abroad: Tropical Ecology, Gamboa, Panama
Skills
Crisis Intervention
Individual Counseling
Small-Group Counseling
Academic and Career Counseling
Mental Health Supports
Multicultural Competence
Behavioral Assessments
Family and Community Collaboration
Licensure & Credentials
- Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License - School Counselor PreK-12 Endorsement
- Virginia Postgraduate Professional License - Earth and Space Science Endorsement; Middle Education 6-8 Science Endorsement
- Virginia Resident in Counseling - Completing supervised postgraduate residency toward Licensed Professional Counselor licensure.
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA), Member
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA), Member
- Chi Sigma Iota - Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International, Member
- Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society in Education, Member
- Omega Nu Lambda - National Online Honor Society, Member
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Walker-Grant Middle School
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Middle School Science Teacher
Post Oak Middle School
07.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Environmental Educator
Friends of the Rappahannock
05.2018 - 07.2019Read More
Liberty University
Master of Education from School Counseling
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University of Mary Washington
Master of Education from Secondary Education
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University of Mary Washington
Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science
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