- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I enjoy trying new recipes and cooking
- I love to sing and attend my local church
- I enjoy reading, jigsaw puzzles, scrabble, and Sudoku
- Shopping and eating out with friends
Alisa Church
Retired Educator
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Diligent Respite Houseparent with solid background in child care and proven ability to create nurturing environment for children. Successfully implemented engaging activities to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual development. Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of School Counseling
RILEY COUNTY SCHOOLS, USD 378
Riley, KS
2021.08 - 2023.06
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed and increased Scholarship funds from any previous years.
- Managed 30+ incoming calls, emails, and faxes from parents, professionals.
- Reason for leaving - Returned to NC, my home State.
School Counselor
Edgefield County Schools
Johnston, SC
2017.07 - 2021.07
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from parents and community resources.
Education Coordinator and Library Director
Black Mountain Home for Children
Black Mountain, North Carolina
2015.07 - 2017.07
- Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
- Liaised between faculty, staff and administrators to coordinate educational program delivery.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Supported staff recruitment initiatives for high-quality program delivery.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from the schools, tutors, and community resources.
Education
Masters in Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC, USA2006-08
Bachelors - Social Work/Family Studies
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC, USA1997-05
Skills
*Decision-making
*Verbal and written communication
*Issues resolution
*Positive role model and mentor
*Student needs assessment
*Team management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Interdisciplinary Team in the development of student career goals and personal desires.
- Targeted Development - Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Senior projects, helping students develop their presentations, organizing the Student/Parent conferences.
Certification
NC Professional Educator's License
Interests
Timeline
NC Professional Educator's License
2026-06
Director of School Counseling
RILEY COUNTY SCHOOLS, USD 378
2021.08 - 2023.06
School Counselor
Edgefield County Schools
2017.07 - 2021.07
Education Coordinator and Library Director
Black Mountain Home for Children
2015.07 - 2017.07
Masters in Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling
Campbell University
Bachelors - Social Work/Family Studies
Campbell University