AMY COOPER
Morrison,USA
Summary
Dedicated and student-centered educator with 14 years of experience in Tennessee public schools, including extensive leadership in student behavior, communication, and stakeholder engagement. Currently completing an Ed.S. in Principalship to transition into school leadership. Skilled in building strong relationships, implementing equitable discipline practices, and fostering positive school culture to support academic and social-emotional growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Eakin Elementary School – Bedford County Schools
01.2024 - Current
- Supports a positive school culture through collaboration with administration, staff, and families.
- Facilitates preventative, responsive, and restorative counseling sessions and interventions.
- Collaborates with administrators and teachers to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff during crises, discipline, and attendance issues.
- Assists in implementing school-wide behavior expectations and student support initiatives.
- Helps coordinate communication and outreach with families through school newsletters and ClassDojo.
- Utilizes data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population to target interventions and support services.
- Engages in leadership conversations to promote equity, student growth, and school accountability.
- Facilitates classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention.
- Coordinates with community agencies to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through wraparound services and outreach efforts.
- Delivers classroom guidance aligned with Tennessee Social-Emotional Learning standards.
School Counselor
East Coffee Elementary School – Coffee County Schools
01.2012 - 12.2023
- Facilitated preventative, responsive, and restorative counseling sessions and group interventions.
- Served as 504 Plan Coordinator (2018–2021)
- Coordinated community events (STEM Night, Career Day, fundraisers) and managed outreach through newsletters and social media.
- Collaborated with administrators to communicate effectively with students, families, and staff during crises, discipline, and attendance issues.
- Delivered classroom guidance aligned with Tennessee Social-Emotional Learning standards.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure that students received appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
School Counselor
North Middle Elementary – Franklin County Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Supported implementation of schoolwide behavior practices and served as RTI Coordinator.
- Facilitated student support and discipline meetings; conducted parent/teacher consultations.
- Co-sponsored school newspaper; oversaw writing, editing, and distribution.
Team Leader
TN Department of Children’s Services
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Supervised case management for juvenile justice clients and led contract negotiations for placements.
- Conducted utilization reviews and edited state policy manual.
- Collaborated with legal and community agencies to ensure compliance and promote youth accountability.
Education
Ed.S. - Principalship
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR2026
M.Ed. - Professional School Counseling
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN2000
Skills
- Skyward
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Survey Creation
- Data Analysis
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Individual and family support
- Student advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
School Counselor
Eakin Elementary School – Bedford County Schools
01.2024 - Current
School Counselor
East Coffee Elementary School – Coffee County Schools
01.2012 - 12.2023
School Counselor
North Middle Elementary – Franklin County Schools
01.2011 - 01.2012
Team Leader
TN Department of Children’s Services
01.2001 - 01.2011
Ed.S. - Principalship
Arkansas State University
M.Ed. - Professional School Counseling
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Middle Tennessee State University
CORE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Positive School Culture & Climate
- Student Accountability & Discipline
- Behavior Intervention & MTSS
- Faculty Collaboration & Coaching
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
- Trauma-Informed & Data-Driven Practices
- Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
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