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, PA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies, Minor: Sociology
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA08.2016
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