April Burrows-Callwood
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
Community Liaison
Broward County School Board
11.2021 - Current
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Identified opportunities for collaboration with other organizations to maximize resources and improve community outcomes.
- Conducted research on community needs, informing program development and decision making processes.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Assist incoming students and parents with registration.
- Assist new students and parents with applying for transportation, aftercare, sports, and clubs.
- Ensure all student records and documents are filed in secure location.
- Ensure all student records and documents are accurate and up to date.
- Assist with registering HEART students, working with our HEART liaison with acquiring uniforms for heart students and other necessities.
- Requested records from previous schools, transcripts, IEP, immunizations, ESOL documents.
- Work with School Choice with registering magnet and reassignment students.
- Facilitated dental clinics and immunization clinics for students out of compliance.
- ESOL Certification. Work with ESOL Coordinator with placing new/incoming ESOL students.
Counselor
After School Programs Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Enhanced client progress by utilizing evidence-based counseling techniques and individualized treatment plans.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Established clear expectations for behavior among campers, resulting in improved adherence to rules and guidelines throughout the program duration.
- Supported the professional development of fellow counselors through mentorship and sharing of best practices in special needs care.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Instructional Classroom Assistant
Broward County School Board
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student engagement.
- Supervised lunch periods and recess times, maintaining an orderly environment during breaks from academic workloads.
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing visual aids and hands-on activities in the classroom.
Employment Security Rep 1/Team Lead
Department Economic Opportunity
10.2001 - 10.2015
- Coordinated emergency drills involving all building occupants to familiarize them with evacuation procedures and improve overall preparedness levels during actual emergencies.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Processing of initial unemployment claims filed via internet, telephone and mail
- Processing payments/reports using various screens
- Assisting claimant/ staff with questions pertaining to unemployment benefits.
Education
Associate of Science - Education
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL06.2026
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
06.2000
Skills
- Community Partnerships
- Community Networking
- Individual and Community Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Counselor
YMCA
06.2024 - Current
Community Liaison
Broward County School Board
11.2021 - Current
Counselor
After School Programs Inc.
03.2017 - 06.2023
Instructional Classroom Assistant
Broward County School Board
03.2017 - 11.2020
Employment Security Rep 1/Team Lead
Department Economic Opportunity
10.2001 - 10.2015
High School Diploma -
Piper High School
Associate of Science - Education
Ultimate Medical Academy