Alicia Lemar
Summary
Motivated professional dedicated to assisting learners of all ages to access education and develop life skills. Experienced in creating and executing curriculum, advising students on career development, and exploring post-secondary education and career options. Skilled in fundraising, writing, and distributing grants, supervising, and training staff, assisting with Response to Intervention, following a standard-based grading system, managing Odysseyware, administering exams, and academic advising. Advanced training in Mental Health First-Aid, Trauma-Based Relational Intervention, and Solution-Focused Intervention. Excellent with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Adept at organization, leadership, proactivity, and knowledge of technology. Exemplary learner, communicator, leader, and member of teams with diverse skills and backgrounds.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Lincoln Academy
01.2021 - Current
- Provide individual goal setting and future planning with students ranging from 8th grade through 12th grade
- Assist students with the college application process as well as applying for Federal Student Loans, scholarships, awards, honors, and grants
- Facilitating meetings with local Adult Education Programs to discuss students' options for both Hi-Set and personal enrichment programs
- Teach multiple weekly courses for students based on adult responsibilities including job search and application, practicing interviews, budgeting, finding housing, and becoming responsible consumers as well as classes in scholarship searching, writing, and applying
- Leader of the Early College Program, Freshman Mentors, and Peer Tutoring
- Help run seminars to assist students transitioning from virtual and hybrid learning to in-person
- Administer and proctor the SAT, PSAT, and NWEA
- Creating and maintaining credit audits for 200+ students
- Running senior and junior interviews with every student on the caseload
- Writing formal recommendation letters for college and job applications as well as scholarship, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities
- Regular communication with colleges and universities
- Assisting students in understanding their options for alternative programs such as Bath Technical Center, Job Corps, and Adult Education
- Active participation on the Student Support Team
- Connecting students with community mentors for more in-depth educational experiences
- Daily homeroom advisory and check-in with students based on academic and personal needs
- Regularly presenting at both in-person and virtual events
- Presenting to 8th-grade families, answering questions, and helping throughout the enrollment process
- Building and editing student schedules based on future plans, special needs, and graduation requirements
- Daily use and advanced understanding of PowerSchool and Naviance
- Planning, facilitating, and attending reentry meetings for at-risk students
- Attending all 504 and IEP meetings on caseload and communicating academic and credit information
- Case manager for 25+ students with frequent email and in-person check-ins with students and parents.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR AT-RISK LIASION
Spruce Mountain High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assist high school seniors with future plans including applying to college, finding employment, and researching trades
- Order, Coordinate, and establish proctoring for AP Exams
- Assist with the ordering, organization, and coordination of the SATs
- Enroll, Monitor, and audit grades and credits through PowerSchool
- An active member of the High School Department Head meetings
- Meet with students for interventions and academic support
- Attend and coordinate with the local and state scholarship, college, and university presentations
- Monitor, record, and present data based on failure rates and academic contracts
- Serve as the hybrid-learning at-risk liaison
- Create student academic schedules based on previous credits, requirements, and future goals.
Education
Master in Adult and Higher Education -
University of Southern Maine
Master in Clinical Social Work -
University of New England
01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and History -
University of Maine
01.2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Strong Communicator
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Diverse groups presentations
- Collaborative
- Time Management
- Genuine
- Empathy with Boundaries
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
Certification
- Mental Health: Empowered to Connect, Youth Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper, Mental Health First Aid, HIPPA, State of Maine Domestic Abuse and Reporting.
- Educational: S.P.I.R.E., MRTQ-Level 6, Habits of Mind, MEA and SAT Test Administration, NAETC Code of Ethics, Maine Roads to Quality, Safety Care, Mandated Reporting, FAME FASFA 701.
References
- Dr. Maggie Allen, Principal, Windsor Elementary, +207-841-9513
- Christopher Beaudoin, Social Worker, LCSW, CAS Clinical Supervisor, +207-320-0632
- Eliza Gleason, Director of College Advising, Cheverus High School, +207-272-4984
- Jose Cordero, School Counselor, Oceanside High School, +207-469-5498
Timeline
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Lincoln Academy
01.2021 - Current
SCHOOL COUNSELOR AT-RISK LIASION
Spruce Mountain High School
01.2020 - 01.2021
Master in Adult and Higher Education -
University of Southern Maine
Master in Clinical Social Work -
University of New England
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and History -
University of Maine