Amber HIGHTOWER
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly motivated, data-driven school counselor achieving educational and personal goals for students. Possess a proven track record of delivering theoretically sound counseling that is both social-emotional, academic, and career-oriented, which aligns with the counseling program's objectives. Sensitive to students' socioeconomic and cultural differences ensuring personalized and inclusive support to all students.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
North Atlanta High school
08.2023 - Current
- Supporting students emotionally and academically through individual counseling sessions
- Creating and delivering classroom lessons to all 9th grade classrooms
- Leading a social skills small group for 9th grade Black female students.
Practicum Student
Stockbridge Middle school
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Observed the two school counselors in individual counseling sessions
- Co-lead and participated in a small group created for 7th grade students dealing with anger issues
- Observed and co-lead classroom lessons to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
Morrow, Georgia05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Word,
- Excel,
- PowerPoint,
- Teams,
- Canva,
- Webex,
- Zoom,
- Infinite Campus,
- Naviance,
- YouScience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Georgia State University Urban Child Study Center - Atlanta, GA -
June 2022- December 2022
Graduate Research Assistant
- Assessed and collected data on literacy skills of preschool children
- Observed interactions between teachers and children
- Measured and scored observation and writing assessments
Primrose School of Brookhaven - Brookhaven, GA - September 2018 – May 2022
Lead Teacher
- Supervised and managed daily functions for a class of children
- Planned and implemented approved lesson plans
- Assessed each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
Homestead Hospice - Jackson, GA - January 2018 - April 2018
Social Work Intern
- Performed routine and clerical duties as assigned
- Facilitated therapeutic projects for Alzheimer's patients
- Assisted in case management and grief counseling for families
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Brother's Making Moves - Atlanta, GA- August 2023- December 2023
- Georgia State University MLK Day of Service - Atlanta, GA- January 2023
CERTIFICATIONS
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST),
Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS),
Georgia Mandated Reporting, Psychological First Aid (PFA), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Passed the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) School Counseling Tests I & Il at the professional level
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
North Atlanta High school
08.2023 - Current
Practicum Student
Stockbridge Middle school
01.2023 - 04.2023
Master of Education - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clayton State University
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