Aprell Hamilton Taylor
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY & QUALIFICATIONS Intuitive School Counselor offering 20 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics, social and emotional learning, and post secondary planning. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting and exceeding the established goals of the program as well as supporting teachers and school staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
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Work History
Registration Counselor
Shiloh High School
Snellville, GA
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Scheduled in-person and virtual new student intake appointments to review transcripts, verify academic records, and establish their class schedules.
- Educated students and parents on school policies, procedures, and entrance requirements to assist them with decision making.
- Corresponded with other schools to request transcripts and student records for review and transcription.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection- including college prep, advanced placement and International Baccalaureate, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Season For Change Counseling
Lawrenceville, GA
02.2020 - Current
- Utilized cognitive behavior therapy to help clients redirect poor thought patterns & counterproductive habits for a caseload of 25-30 clients.
- Helped clients to deal with realities of living with various diagnoses and developed coping skills to improve outcomes.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with stressors.
- Assessed client behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Conducted evaluations to help clients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served.
8th Grade Counselor
A.C. Crews Middle School
Lawrenceville, GA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Counseled and provided college readiness coaching for 450+ students in 8th grade to help prepare them for future success.
- Utilized GCIS Jr system to help students explore career opportunities and develop 4-year plans for high school graduation.
- Hosted lectures on importance of post secondary education and facilitated Peer Leadership classes to develop 25 student leaders.
- Delivered responsive services for students and families including crisis intervention and referrals to community resources as needed.
- Developed and managed 504 plans for students with chronic and acute health challenged that impacted their academic performance; participated in team meetings to monitor and update plans for testing.
9th Grade and College & Career Counselor
Berkmar High School
Lilburn, GA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Advocated for and created new position of College and Career Counselor to provide greater support to students and to support career academy development.
- Utilized online platform to automate school visit scheduling for 35+ college admissions counselors to meet with interested students and to expand students’ networks.
- Developed and delivered core curriculum lessons around dual enrollment and career exploration based on student interests as well as grade level assemblies around high school transition, academic planning and success.
- Monitored 9th grade students' academic performance, identified failing and struggling students, implemented plan for support by building connections between school and home.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Visited over 40 colleges and universities throughout United States, making vital connections with admissions staff.
- Successfully supported students applying and competing for national scholarship programs such as the Gates Millennium Scholarship, Questbridge, Posse Scholars, Bonner Scholars as well as institutional scholarships.
Education Administrator
Department of Human Resources
Atlanta, GA
04.2010 - 11.2010
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- Oversaw selection and hiring of certified teachers for federally funded grant program for territory of Fulton County, Georgia which impacted more than 100 children in state foster care system.
- Conferred with program staff to resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Maintained program files, records, and student database to prepare and submit weekly reports.
- Used assessments data to monitor teacher/tutor performance based on student learning outcomes.
Lead Counselor
North Atlanta High School
Atlanta, GA
08.2006 - 10.2007
- Provided 400+ students, including those in advanced prep and international baccalaureate courses, with college preparation.
- Hosted monthly parent workshops to discuss college application process, financial aid, & HOPE scholarship eligibility.
- Scheduled transcript review appointments in order to certify students for graduation and provided updates to their parents.
- Developed four-year plans for students in grade 9 and scheduled meetings with students in grades 10-11 to monitor plans.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels; served as liaison between school system leadership and building leadership, disseminating information and implementing mandated programs at school level.
Counselor
Margaret Fain Elementary School
Atlanta, GA
08.2003 - 08.2006
- Served as head of school’s Student Support Team & devised programs to address various academic/behavioral challenges.
- Modified instruction to accommodate needs and referred students for assessment and placement in special education settings, when appropriate.
- Coordinated school’s emergency management plan by scheduling monthly fire drills and devising and conducting school-wide evacuation and reunification procedures.
- Invited prominent figures within community to make speeches and presentations to students at annual career day events.
Education
Ed. S. Professional Counseling And Supervision - Counseling
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07.2015
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.1993
Skills
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Mental health support
- Learning disability awareness
- Georgia Professional Counselor Licensure
- Public speaking ability
- Social skills teacher
- College Planning
Affiliations
Licensed Professional Counseling Association of Georgia
American Counseling Association (ACA)
Southern Association of College Admissions Counselors
American School Counselor Association
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- Certified School Counselor, Georgia
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
The man who views the world at 50 the same as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.
Muhammad Ali
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Season For Change Counseling
02.2020 - Current
Registration Counselor
Shiloh High School
08.2019 - 05.2021
8th Grade Counselor
A.C. Crews Middle School
08.2018 - 07.2019
9th Grade and College & Career Counselor
Berkmar High School
08.2014 - 06.2018
Education Administrator
Department of Human Resources
04.2010 - 11.2010
Lead Counselor
North Atlanta High School
08.2006 - 10.2007
Counselor
Margaret Fain Elementary School
08.2003 - 08.2006
Ed. S. Professional Counseling And Supervision - Counseling
University of West Georgia
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clark Atlanta University
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