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Angelique Dickens
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with extensive experience at Clark County School District, adept at implementing evidence-based strategies to enhance student engagement and emotional well-being. Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict management, I successfully advocated for mental health resources, fostering a supportive environment that improved student retention rates and academic success.
Results-oriented counseling professional prepared to provide exceptional support to students' academic and personal growth. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that foster positive school environment. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication.
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
01.2008 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality.
- Developed individualized education plans to address students' academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated workshops on conflict resolution and social skills development for diverse student populations.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support student wellbeing and academic success.
- Implemented evidence-based counseling strategies to improve student engagement and retention rates.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, providing immediate support during critical situations for students in distress.
- Mentored junior counselors, enhancing their skills in counseling techniques and best practices for student support.
- Advocated for mental health resources, increasing awareness and accessibility within the school community.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends, informing strategic interventions for at-risk populations.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- 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.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
English Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV
01.1998 - 06.2007
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to foster interactive learning environments.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic standards were met.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary curriculum units that promote critical thinking skills.
- Advocated for student needs by facilitating communication between parents, administration, and support staff.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology / School Counseling
University of Nevada (UNLV)
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV06-2007
Master of Arts - English
University of Nevada (UNLV)
Las Vegas, NV01-1992
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada (UNLV)
Las Vegas, NV06-1989
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Coping strategies
- Social and emotional health
- Diverse student populations
- Problem-solving
- Conflict management
- Administration collaboration
- School programs development
- Class schedule preparation
- Attention to detail
- Course counseling
- Truancy counseling
- Transcript review
- Conflict management education
- Critical thinking
- Financial aid applications
- Career event planning
- Records maintenance
- Lectures and discussions
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Student counseling
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 490 students, including 12% with IEP and 504 plans..
- Collaborated with my school's Multi-Disciplinary Team in the creation of Social and Emotional development through class lessons, individual and group counseling, and school-wide assemblies.
- Collaborated with teachers and special-education staff to design individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) resulting in measurable decreases in target behaviors for 10 students.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets to monitor school attendance, student academic progress and school promotion guidelines.
- Counseled middle + high school students in college exploration and career planning
- Developed and led classroom lessons on conflict resolution and empathy
- Achieved a decrease in chronic student absenteeism through active engagement with families and community resources
- Implemented individual and small-group counseling targeting school anxiety and peer relationships for 3rd-5th graders
- Served as crisis-response lead during school emergencies, providing immediate support to staff and students and developing a post-crisis recovery plan
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Affiliations
American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Nevada School Counselor Association (NVSCA)
American Counseling Association (ASA)
Midwest Sociological Society (MSS)
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (CCSD) Levels K-12
- Licensed Secondary Teacher - ENGLISH (CCSD)
- Licensed Secondary Teacher - SOCIOLOGY (CCSD)
- Licensed School Substitute
Interests
Timeline
School Counselor
Clark County School District, CCSD
01.2008 - Current
English Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
01.1998 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Educational Psychology / School Counseling
University of Nevada (UNLV)
Master of Arts - English
University of Nevada (UNLV)
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Nevada (UNLV)