Accomplished professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Coastal Plains High School
Claxton, Georgia
07.2021 - Current
Organized college fairs to introduce students to various institutions of higher education.
Advised students on course selection, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities.
Monitored student progress through review of transcripts, test scores and attendance records.
Provided crisis management services during times of emergency or distress.
Counseled students on academic, career and college planning options.
Worked collaboratively with outside agencies such as mental health providers or juvenile justice system representatives.
Met with students to address attendance, grades, and credits.
Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
Advised students on course selection and academic pathways.
Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
High School Counselor
Evans County Board Of Education
Claxton, Georgia
10.2024 - 05.2025
Monitored student progress through review of transcripts, test scores and attendance records.
Provided crisis management services during times of emergency or distress.
Counseled students on academic, career and college planning options.
Worked collaboratively with outside agencies such as mental health providers or juvenile justice system representatives.
Met with students to address attendance, grades, and credits.
Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues.
Elementary School Counselor
Tattnall County Board Of Education
Glennville, Georgia
08.2000 - 06.2024
Assisted in developing safety plans for high risk students who may be at risk of harming themselves or others.
Participated in regular team meetings with other school counselors to discuss case studies or current initiatives within the district.
Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to mental health trends within schools.
Implemented interventions based on data collected from surveys or assessments administered by school personnel.
Actively participated in IEP meetings to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided for eligible students.
Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
Coordinated services between teachers, administrators, families, outside agencies and community resources.
Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
Advised faculty on strategies that support positive behavior modification among students.
Provided individual, group and family counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
Kept accurate student records in accordance with legal requirements, district policies and administrative regulations.
Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
Elementary School Teacher
Tattnall County Board Of Education
Glennville, Georgia
08.1988 - 06.2000
Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
Collaborated with colleagues in creating interdisciplinary curriculum units.
Conducted parent-teacher conferences throughout the year.
Provided guidance for students in developing problem-solving skills.
Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Served as mentor for new teachers in the department.
Planned special events such as assemblies, holiday celebrations.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades.
Facilitated small group activities to support individualized instruction.
Integrated literature into classroom lessons whenever possible.
Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
Assessed students' progress through formal and informal tests, quizzes, assignments, and observations.
Engaged parents in meaningful dialogue about their child's academic performance.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
Maintained accurate and comprehensive records of student performance and attendance.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that maximized student engagement.
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans in line with state curriculum standards.
Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques.
Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress.
Education
Master of Education - Counselor Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
07-2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern College
Statesboro, GA
07-1988
High School Diploma -
Glennville High School
Glennville, GA
06-1985
Master of Education - Elementary Education
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
Skills
Crisis management
Academic advising
Transcript evaluation
Agency collaboration
Career counseling
Student monitoring
Individual counseling
Safety planning
Resource coordination
Records management
Case management
Needs assessment
Affiliations
Active member of First Baptist Church, Glennville, GA
Youth Committee Member - 2012 - current
Former Sunday School Teacher - 2001 - 2022
New grandmother to a 6-month old granddaughter and expecting another in November 2025