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Amanda Lawhorne

Crofton,Maryland

Summary

Compassionate School Counselor with 19 years of experience in supporting student development. Committed to fostering academic growth and emotional well-being through collaboration and leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

St. Pius X Regional School
Bowie, MD
08.2022 - Current
  • Provides individual counseling to students facing academic and personal challenges.
  • Facilitates group sessions through Lunch Bunches to enhance student social skills and conflict resolution.
  • Collaborates with teachers to support student behavioral and emotional needs.
  • Member of the Archdiocese of Washington Crisis Intervention team which assists all schools experiencing urgent emotional distress.
  • Supports teachers and students through the process of Catholic Accommodation Plan development.
  • Member of the Faculty Council and facilitator of Kindness Club
  • Director of the Extended School Program

School Counselor

Elizabeth Seton High School
Bladensburg, MD
08.2007 - 06.2022
  • Supported students from freshmen year to graduation with their academic, emotional and social growth.
  • Organized group college tours in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and District of Columbia.
  • Guided students through the college application process and wrote recommendation letters for each student.
  • Created and implemented the annual Career Fair to support students in their career exploration.
  • Elected member of the Accreditation Team
  • Master Class Schedule Coordinator
  • Sophomore and Junior Class Moderator
  • Junior Varsity Field Hockey Coach-3 years

Education

Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD
12-2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
05-2005

Skills

  • Student advocacy
  • Academic planning
  • College readiness
  • Conflict resolution
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • National Certified Counselor

Timeline

School Counselor

St. Pius X Regional School
08.2022 - Current

School Counselor

Elizabeth Seton High School
08.2007 - 06.2022

Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling

Bowie State University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Frostburg State University
Amanda Lawhorne