Allison Banister Hobbs
Estero, FL,FL
Summary
Motivated educator and counselor offering 29 years of experience helping K-12 students achieve personal well-being and educational goals. Adept at meeting counseling program objectives by providing preventative education, advocacy, crisis intervention, mediation, and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of individuals and families. Excellent communication and relationship building abilities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
San Carlos Park Elementary School
Fort Myers , Florida
2020.08 - Current
- Provide classroom guidance lessons to students, collaborating with teachers and administrators to identify needs and goals for K - 5 students.
- Conduct small groups with students, focusing on personal responsibility and social and emotional development.
- Assist students with conflict resolution and personal development through individual counseling activities and instruction.
- Facilitate school based mental health team at building level. Assist students and families with accessing school and community mental health counseling resources.
Guidance Counselor
Paducah Middle School
Paducah , KY
2001.07 - 2020.06
- Provided referrals to community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers, and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
- Coordinated student course scheduling for approximately 650 students. Provided guidance based on assessment data, grades, teacher input, and student strengths and weaknesses in order to provide individualized educational experience.
- Acted as building assessment coordinator for all state accountability testing. This included receipt of all secure and non-secure testing materials, teacher training, daily inventory of materials, compliance with all state regulations, and returning all scorable materials.
- Oversaw all student enrollment procedures and activities, including new enrollments and returning students.
Youth Services Center Coordinator
Mayfield Independent Schools
Mayfield , KY
1995.07 - 2001.06
- Facilitated referrals for family crisis and mental health counseling for middle and high school students.
- Provided summer and part-time job development and training to high school students.
- Initiated referrals to health and social services for students and families.
- Provided drug and alcohol prevention services and treatment referrals for students and families in need.
Youth Services Center Coordinator
Caldwell County Schools
Princeton , KY
1993.07 - 1995.06
English Language Arts Teacher
Reidland High School
Paducah , KY
1992.08 - 1993.06
- Delivered instruction to high school students in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Education: Guidance And Counseling
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.1999
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.1992
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention; individual and family support; group counseling facilitation; classroom counseling instruction
- Conflict management; de-escalation; problem solving; emotional support; behavior policy enforcement; threat assessment; mental health screenings
- Documentation, reporting, and record keeping - Department for Community Based Services/law enforcement reports, daily school newsletter, Local Educator Assignment Data, parent conferences, student cumulative records
- Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools; Bounce Back Childhood Trauma Intervention; Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Conners Comprehensive Behavior Rating Scales
- Student information systems - Experience with variety of student information system platforms
- Special education; Individual Education Programs; Admissions and Release Committees; 504, English Language Learner, and Gifted/Talented/Creative plans
- Google Workspace; Microsoft Office; Excel; One Drive; Power Point
- Student scheduling, registration, and enrollment
- Group assessment and individual academic screening - ACCESS, ACT Aspire, K-BIT, K-Prep, K-TEA, NAEP, PSAT, Raven, WISC
Timeline
School Counselor
San Carlos Park Elementary School
2020.08 - Current
Guidance Counselor
Paducah Middle School
2001.07 - 2020.06
Youth Services Center Coordinator
Mayfield Independent Schools
1995.07 - 2001.06
Youth Services Center Coordinator
Caldwell County Schools
1993.07 - 1995.06
English Language Arts Teacher
Reidland High School
1992.08 - 1993.06
Master of Arts - Education: Guidance And Counseling
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - English Education
Murray State University
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