Rachina Heron
Summary
Determined school counselor with a proven track record of assisting students in reaching their educational objectives and fostering personal well-being. Skilled in effectively implementing counseling programs through preventive education, student advocacy, conflict mediation, and counseling services. Demonstrates a keen understanding and sensitivity towards the diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
City of Decatur Schools
Decatur, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Instructional Support Specialist
Dekalb County Schools Systems
Dekalb County, GA
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials, and lesson plans.
- Worked closely with instructors to prepare online materials, content, and tools to facilitate training globally.
Lead School Counselor
Dekalb County Schools
Dekalb County, GA
08.2001 - 02.2018
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
Education
Counseling Supervision For LPC Licensure -
The Sutherland Center
Atlanta, GA02-2025
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Tampa, FL04-2020
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.1995
Skills
- Diverse groups presentations
- Individual and family support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Diverse student populations
- PBIS Team Leader/Coach
- Safe Schools Chairperson
- MTSS Chairperson
- 504/Hospital Homebound Chairperson
- Professional Learning Liaison
Timeline
School Counselor
City of Decatur Schools
08.2021 - Current
Instructional Support Specialist
Dekalb County Schools Systems
02.2018 - 05.2021
Lead School Counselor
Dekalb County Schools
08.2001 - 02.2018
Counseling Supervision For LPC Licensure -
The Sutherland Center
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
National Louis University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University