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Annika Hudson

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented School Counselor with an expertise in delivering comprehensive counseling services, including preventive education, advocacy, mediation, & individualized support. Committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects & addresses the diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of all students. Licensed School Counselor K-12 in MA, PA, & NJ.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Middle School Counselor

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Cambridge, MA
08.2023 - Current
  • Develop & execute schoolwide initiatives aimed at supporting emotional & academic growth for 200 students in grades 6-8 through structured counseling & support systems.
  • Conduct comprehensive evaluations using PHQ-9, Columbia Suicide Assessment, and SEL Student Survey to address student well-being.
  • Assess emergency scenarios & implement effective crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety and resolution.
  • Lead initiatives to create comprehensive behavior safety & success plans for students.
  • Facilitate weekly Support Team meetings to align strategies to manage responses to school emergencies.
  • Provide counseling services for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) & 504 plans.
  • Design & implement engaging advisory lessons to enhance students' social-emotional competencies.

School Counselor & Student Plan Coordinator

The Hudson School
Hoboken, NJ
07.2019 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated student development by implementing multi-tiered support systems addressing behavioral, academic, social, & emotional needs of over 120 students in grades 5-8.
  • Facilitated consultations with parents, teachers, & external agencies regarding student needs and well-being.
  • Facilitated grade-level meetings with faculty to address student achievement concerns.
  • Conducted school-wide DEI & SEL initiatives based on developmental & academic levels.
  • Implemented Individualized Student Plans: act as resource for teachers & empower students to self-advocate.

KEYS Member

AmeriCorps
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Delivered educational, behavioral & emotional support to 100+ students to increase positive learning outcomes

Camino Volunteer

Outreach360
Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Mentored & taught English to 60+ students at local public school & learning center

Education

Master of Science - Counseling, Concentration: School Counseling K-12

Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies, Minor: Sociology

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2016

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Restorative justice practices
  • Effective team leadership

Certification

  • Anxiety Treatment Professional, Professional Education Systems Institute
  • Executive Functioning Skills for Children& Adolescents, Professional Education Systems Institute
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Specialist, American School Counselor Association

Timeline

Middle School Counselor

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current

School Counselor & Student Plan Coordinator

The Hudson School
07.2019 - 08.2023

KEYS Member

AmeriCorps
08.2017 - 06.2019

Camino Volunteer

Outreach360
08.2013 - 04.2014

Master of Science - Counseling, Concentration: School Counseling K-12

Gwynedd Mercy University

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies, Minor: Sociology

University of Pittsburgh
Annika Hudson