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Anquinarta Lee

Summary

Mental Health Counselor with years of educational experience in behavioral management, crisis response, leadership, and collaboration with families and community organizations to ensure best care of students.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

EmpowerU Dynamics
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinate training and professional development courses for teachers and school administrators to create new teaching strategies that encourage student learning.
  • Analyze and restructure educational programs to comply with board regulations.
  • Organize committees, workshops and conferences to promote social and intellectual welfare of students.
  • Provide service to parents and guardians regarding academic needs of students through phone calls, email and live video chat.
  • Target diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
  • Professional development programs for educators and staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to support students all levels of educational development effectively.

Executive Director

I AM LIGHT
02.2022 - Current
  • Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
  • Developed and updated goals and achievements throughout fiscal year.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with staff and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Collaborate with parents and guardians to ensure best plan for child and family.
  • Facilitate community programs directed toward the mental wellness of boys, men, and their families.

School Counselor

Alamance- Burlington Schools
08.2012 - 08.2021
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • 504 Coordinator
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
08.2008

Skills

  • Crisis Response
  • Suicide Risk Assessments
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Behavior Assessments

Timeline

CEO

EmpowerU Dynamics
08.2023 - Current

Executive Director

I AM LIGHT
02.2022 - Current

School Counselor

Alamance- Burlington Schools
08.2012 - 08.2021

Master of Arts - School Counseling

University of North Carolina At Pembroke

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Winston Salem State University
Anquinarta Lee