ASHLEY ALBRIGHT
Buchanan,VA
Summary
Qualified Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor with a dynamic career background that embodies the concepts of the human services and the helping fields. Experienced in crisis intervention and providing related services and interventions. Excels at providing classroom instruction with engaging lessons in a positive learning environment. Track record of building strong relationships with students, staff and parents built on the foundations of trust, open communication and a commitment to helping. Eager to contribute to the personal growth of others, and further continue to develop professional skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Botetourt County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented comprehensive school counseling program that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions on topics including stress management, self-esteem building, grief, conflict resolution and resiliency.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies to deescalate situations and provide support and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Appointed as Lead Teacher to provide guidance/managment for staff, students and parents in the absence of the building Administration
- Led professional development trainings for faculty on topics such as mental health, wellness and meeting student needs.
K-12 School Counselor
Garden Valley School
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Provided school counseling services through individual, small group, and classroom guidance lessons with resources, support to help encourage students to establish their academic and personal goals while overcoming challenges and barriers.
- Establish strong relationships with colleagues and families, as well as students, to promote a well-rounded approach to most effectively help meet student needs
- Established communication and implementation of treatment/safety plans for student returning to school environment after hospitalization due to mental health needs.
- Navigated the needs of a large age span of students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Needs ranged from developing coping skills and emotional regulation, to improving self-imagine/confidence, conflict resolution, crisis interventions, and college and career readiness.
Licensed Professional Counselor
Central Idaho Counseling
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided individual, couple, and family counseling while establishing strong rapport with clients fostering a supportive and safe environment for self-exploration and growth.
- Completed comprehensive clinical diagnostic assessments to appropriately utilize evidence-based counseling techniques and create individualized treatment plans with a focus on reaching personal goals, greater personal understanding/self-awareness, and positive change for clients
- Worked in collaboration with the local organizations to help meet the needs of the rural population by removing barriers to treatment
Radiographic Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Performed all radiographic examinations ordered for emergency room patients, inpatients and outpatients, assisted radiologist during fluoroscopy examinations cases, used portable x-rays machines and C-Arm fluoroscopy during surgeries, and evaluated students for competency of radiologic examinations and procedures during student clinical rotations.
Education
School Counselor Endorsement -
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID05.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2011
Skills
- Completed over 3000 hours of supervision through practicum and internship opportunities in counseling
- Internship Supervisor for School Counseling student
- MANDT (Preventing, Deescalating, Intervening) Certified
- Crisis Intervention
- Chair of Student Leadership Committee
- School Testing Coordinator
- 504 Coordinator
- Veteran: United State Marine Corps: Maintain Management Specialist 2001-2005
Licensure endorsements
- Virginia Pupil Personnel Services License PPS-0608079:
School Counselor PreK-12
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC-8658
Unrestricted professional counseling license, Idaho
- Idaho Educational Credential, K-12 School Counselor Endorsement
Timeline
School Counselor
Botetourt County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
K-12 School Counselor
Garden Valley School
05.2020 - 06.2022
Licensed Professional Counselor
Central Idaho Counseling
08.2018 - 05.2020
Radiographic Technologist
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 05.2014
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of the Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Appalachian State University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
Cape Fear Community College
School Counselor Endorsement -
Idaho State University
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