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
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
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
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
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