Anne Marie Cannarella Howell
Sumter,South Carolina
Summary
An innovative professional with 20 years of experience in promoting academic, career and social development. Demonstrates excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. A trusted advisor who goes the extra mile to help individuals succeed. Facilitates self assessment and goal setting exercises while advising students each semester, and encourage each student to take responsibility for planning future coursework.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Advisor/Student Mentor/Adjunct Instructor
University Of South Carolina Sumter
09.2015 - Current
- Advised students individually on academic programs for Nursing, Biology, Pharmacy, Exercise Science, Public Health
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting Academic Major and career paths.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Completed and submitted Annual Progress Report for Federal Trio Grant in cooperation with Director of Grant Programs
Professional School Counselor
Sumter School District
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Maintained positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize Character Education
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Professional School Counselor
Sumter School District 17
12.1995 - 02.2001
- Trained and Supervised Student Peer Mediators
- Facilitated Group Counseling each Semester
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted students in exploring career goals
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated School Wide Mandatory State Testing
Education
M. Ed. - Professional School Counseling
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC08.1993
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
Sumter, SC06.1990
Skills
- Student Chaperoning
- Career Advising
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Transcript Review
- Orientation Programs
- Cultural Competency
- Financial Aid Applications
- Emotional Support
- Decision-Making
- Lectures and Discussions
- Letters of Recommendation
- Course Counseling
Recent Continuing Education
Preventing Harassment and Discrimination: Title IX/Clery Module
Sumter Police Department Tactical First Aid 9.29.22
Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events 1.27.22
Three Year Certification: Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, effective 10.8.21
Timeline
Student Advisor/Student Mentor/Adjunct Instructor
University Of South Carolina Sumter
09.2015 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Sumter School District
08.2010 - 06.2015
Professional School Counselor
Sumter School District 17
12.1995 - 02.2001
M. Ed. - Professional School Counseling
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
College of Charleston
High School Diploma -
Sumter High School
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