Almond Thorpe
Kinston,NC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Mental Health Counselor with a proven track record at Dixon Social Interactive Services, specializing in IEP compliance and offering exceptional classroom support. Excelled in behavior management and individual student assistance, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Skilled in CPR and first aid, demonstrating a commitment to student safety and well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional (PP) Mental Health Counselor
Dixon Social Interactive Services
09.2012 - 03.2015
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
06.2000 - 06.2010
- Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures.
- Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
- Synchronized supply chain activity by working with government contracted suppliers and distributors to obtain goods.
- Reported property accountability data using Standard Property Book System-R (SPBSR).
- Trained staff on acquisition, accounting and lifecycle management for organization.
- Trained and coached supply team members on issues concerning Installation Property Accountability to realize compliance, cost savings and efficiency.
- Trained, guided and onboarded agents and new employees in such areas as acquisition, government accounting, lifecycle management and property disposal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Wayne High School
Goldsboro, NCAssociates In Arts
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCHuman Services Technology
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NCSkills
- IEP compliance
- Classroom support
- Reading support
- Individual student assistance
- Behavior management
- CPR and first aid
Timeline
Paraprofessional (PP) Mental Health Counselor
Dixon Social Interactive Services
09.2012 - 03.2015
Unit Supply Sergeant
United States Army
06.2000 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Eastern Wayne High School
Associates In Arts
Wayne Community College
Human Services Technology
Lenoir Community College
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