Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Additional Information
References
Awards
Licenses
Timeline
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Ale R. Massenburg

Ale R. Massenburg

Franklin

Summary

Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at Franklin City Public Schools, excelling in program coordination and student advocacy. Proven track record in crisis intervention and community outreach, successfully implementing comprehensive counseling programs that enhanced student engagement and achievement. Skilled in data analysis and conflict resolution, fostering collaborative environments for student success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Counselor

Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin
11.2014 - Current
  • Coordinated implementation of comprehensive School Counseling program across all schools.
  • Monitored monthly reports and supervised development of Student Career Portfolios with School Counselors.
  • Oversaw state and federal testing programs, providing leadership to PALS, ARDT, and WIDA initiatives.
  • Led all aspects of state and federal testing requirements for the school division.
  • Served as AVID administrator, monitoring instructors and class procedures effectively.
  • Directed Character Education program implementation, reporting progress to School Board monthly.
  • Managed On-Time Graduation initiative and bullying programs in all schools.
  • Facilitated college and career readiness by establishing business partnerships and organizing career-related events.
  • Acted as client advocate to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

High School Counselor

Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin
01.2007 - Current
  • Established school counseling program for middle and high school students.
  • Provided individual and small group counseling to address developmental, preventive, and remedial needs.
  • Coordinated all counseling services, including career and vocational development initiatives.
  • Interpreted test results and maintained accurate student records.
  • Chaired special education, staffing, and manifestation meetings effectively.
  • Served as case manager for all 504 students, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Organized cultural field trips to enhance student engagement and learning experiences.
  • Managed attendance records, communicated with teachers, and handled truancy referrals.

Assistant Principal Saturday Academy

Southampton County Schools
Courtland
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Collaboratively worked with school principal
  • Handled discipline issues
  • Planned activities for students
  • Collaborated with teachers on curriculum and instruction
  • Reviewed IEP for accommodations for students
  • Worked with parents and counselors to resolve behavioral problems
  • Collaborated with community members for special projects and seminar

In–Home Counselor (Part Time)

Agape Counseling and Therapeutic Services, Incorporated
11.2010 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: GYG Mental Health Agency Incorporated
  • Provided in-depth, intensive in-home counseling for Client, and family
  • Wrote treatment plans, goals, and progress reports for Client(s)
  • Collaborated and coordinated with other agencies
  • Provided individual and family counseling
  • Handled case management
  • Conducted crisis treatment (when applicable)
  • Completed monthly, quarterly, and continued stay reports
  • Input weekly client data in Magellan
  • Connected client and family to community resources
  • Followed the company and Medicaid compliance requirements.
  • Completed discharge reports and discharge planning guides
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, mental health providers, and school officials to develop plans and interventions for Clients
  • GYG Mental Health Agency Incorporated

Coordinator of Opportunity Inc. Program (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin
07.2015 - 06.2018
  • Wrote grant to support an afterschool program for dropouts and students
  • Created a Building Trades Academy for paid student internships
  • Managed payroll accounts for students and employees
  • Created workplace documents and guidelines for students
  • Created community partnerships with local agencies and business centers
  • Arranged for student to attend numerous field trips
  • Implemented an afterschool course entitled 'Bronco Success II'
  • Arranged tutoring for students in all core subjects
  • Assisted drop outs with GED preparation
  • Assisted students in job placements in the community

Alternative Education Coordinator (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin
11.2013 - 06.2014
  • Monitored alternative education students
  • Assisted students with online courses
  • Taught character education and life-skills
  • Counseled students on making positive choices and decisions
  • Created academic, counseling, and career plans for students

Coordinator of 21st Century Program (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
Franklin
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Coordinated an afterschool academic and enrichment program
  • Managed and allocated funds with a budget of $250,000
  • Managed a staff of 20 teachers
  • Delegated duties and assignments to staff members
  • Monitored all activities, classes, and students
  • Monitored student attendance, teacher performance, and lesson plans
  • Approved PO orders for supplies and materials
  • Completed federal reports for program requirements
  • Supervised transportation for students for afterschool programs
  • Conducted student and parent sessions on numerous topics
  • Conducted monthly staff meetings
  • Met regularly with federal coordinator for 21st Century grant
  • Collaborated with community stakeholders to assess the needs of students

Middle School Guidance Counselor

J. P. King Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Established a school counseling program for middle school students
  • Provided individual and small group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of all students
  • Consulted with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel in meeting the needs of students
  • Coordinated all counseling services for students, including career and vocational development
  • Accurately interpreted test results and other students’ data
  • Organized and managed all student records
  • Chaired of special education, staffing, and manifestation meetings
  • Served as case manager for all 504 students
  • Arranged cultural field trips for all students
  • Served as an attendance clerk for all students, including sending out attendance letters, making attendance phone calls, communicating with teachers daily to monitor student attendance, and conducting student assistance meetings with parents
  • Referred truant students to court and for counseling services outside the school division
  • Served as school testing coordinator, including administering standardized tests both state and local, creating all testing schedules for regular and special education students, coding all answer documents for VA SOL

Second Grade Teacher

Southampton County Schools
Courtland
09.1998 - 06.2004
  • Designed and implemented curriculum structured to meet the diverse needs of all students
  • Established a variety of teaching strategies that incorporated group work, cooperative learning, teacher-directed lessons, and numerous hands-on activities
  • Enhanced scholastic standards
  • Effectively communicated with students, administrative staff, colleagues, and parents
  • Created small groups to differentiate instruction
  • Designed bulletin boards
  • Worked with other teachers in developing appropriate lesson plans based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning
  • Promoted and implemented positive classroom management skills
  • Broadened teaching abilities by attending numerous in-services and workshops

Fourth Grade Teacher

Greensville County Schools
Emporia
12.1997 - 06.1998
  • Designed and implemented curriculum structured to meet the diverse needs of all students
  • Established a variety of teaching strategies that incorporated group work, cooperative learning, teacher-directed lessons, and numerous hands-on activities
  • Enhanced scholastic standards for students
  • Effectively communicated with students, administrative staff, colleagues, and parents
  • Created small groups to differentiate instruction
  • Designed bulletin boards
  • Worked with other teachers in developing appropriate lesson plans based on Virginia’s Standards of Learning
  • Promoted and implemented positive classroom management skills
  • Broadened teaching abilities by attending numerous in-services and workshops

Education

C. A. G. S. Degree - Administration and Supervision Pre-K -12

Cambridge College
Chesapeake, VA
05.2007

Master of Arts Degree - Urban Education

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2004

Bachelor of Science Degree -

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.1997

Associate Degree -

Paul D. Camp Community College
Franklin, VA
05.1995

Skills

  • Program coordination
  • Crisis intervention
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Behavioral management
  • Community outreach
  • Conflict resolution
  • Individual counseling
  • Student advocacy
  • Data analysis
  • Career counseling
  • Team leadership
  • Group counseling
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Parent communication
  • Therapeutic listening
  • Administration and management

Certification

Virginia CANS, 2025

Additional Information

Member of Virginia Counselor’s Association, Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (currently serves as Chaplain), Member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for Women Educators, Member of Franklin City Beautification Committee (Term ended 2010), Member of Special Education Advisory Board, Member of Tech Prep Steering Committee for PDCCC, Member of CTE Advisory Board, Member of FCPS Transition Team, Member of FCPS SPIT Team, Member of NEA/VEA, Member of Success for Schools Committee, Past member of Franklin City School Board (10/03/01 - 06/30/03)

Additional Information

Have taken and passed the Virginia’s School Leaders Licensure Assessment for Administration (06/11/05)

References

Available Upon Request

Awards

  • Teacher of the Year for Franklin City School Division, 05/01/22
  • Teacher of the Year Franklin High School, 04/01/22
  • Meherrin Elementary School Teacher of the Year, 2002-2003
  • Meherrin Elementary School Top Second Grade AR Teacher for Reading, 2002-2003

Licenses

  • Postgraduate Professional License, #PGP-0612398, Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Collegiate Professional License, #CP-0604476, Commonwealth of Virginia
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional License, Virginia Board of Counseling

Timeline

Assistant Principal Saturday Academy

Southampton County Schools
12.2023 - 06.2024

Coordinator of Opportunity Inc. Program (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2018

Lead Counselor

Franklin City Public Schools
11.2014 - Current

Alternative Education Coordinator (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2014

Coordinator of 21st Century Program (Afterschool)

Franklin City Public Schools
09.2012 - 06.2013

In–Home Counselor (Part Time)

Agape Counseling and Therapeutic Services, Incorporated
11.2010 - 03.2022

High School Counselor

Franklin City Public Schools
01.2007 - Current

Middle School Guidance Counselor

J. P. King Middle School
01.2004 - 01.2007

Second Grade Teacher

Southampton County Schools
09.1998 - 06.2004

Fourth Grade Teacher

Greensville County Schools
12.1997 - 06.1998

C. A. G. S. Degree - Administration and Supervision Pre-K -12

Cambridge College

Master of Arts Degree - Urban Education

Norfolk State University

Bachelor of Science Degree -

Norfolk State University

Associate Degree -

Paul D. Camp Community College

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