Ashley Dawn Asbell
Converse,Louisiana
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
DeSoto Parish School Board/North DeSoto Upper Elem
Stonewall, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Organized workshops and seminars for parents on topics such as bullying, anxiety, stress management and college readiness.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Facilitated weekly meetings with faculty members to discuss student progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques aimed at increasing positive behaviors among students.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
Teacher
DeSoto Parish School Board/Stanley High School
Stanley, Louisiana
09.2019 - 07.2023
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
Teacher/Counselor/Secretary/Coach
Sabine Parish School Board/Ebarb High School
Noble, Louisiana
08.2007 - 09.2019
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
Education
MED: School Counseling - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2026
Master's of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana05.2019
Bachelor - General Studies
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, Louisiana05.2007
High school diploma -
Converse High School
Converse, Louisiana05.1993
Skills
- Teacher Collaboration
- Observe Teachers
- Mentor Teacher
- Superintendent's Advisory Council-Teachers
- Support Teachers
- Assistant Softball Coach
- Aspiring Leaders Program (Sabine Parish)
- Mentor Teacher (Sabine Parish)
- Confidential services
- Listening actively
- Suicide Prevention
- Conflict Mediation
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Therapy and counseling
- Student Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Social-emotional learning
- Group Counseling
- School Health Surveys
Accomplishments
- 2020-2021, Stanley High School, Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 2020-2021, DeSoto Parish School Board, Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 2021-2022, Stanley High School, Middle School Teacher of the Year
- 2019-2020, Ebarb High School, High School Teacher of the Year
- Received Coach of the Year honors while coaching in Sabine Parish.
Timeline
School Counselor
DeSoto Parish School Board/North DeSoto Upper Elem
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
DeSoto Parish School Board/Stanley High School
09.2019 - 07.2023
Teacher/Counselor/Secretary/Coach
Sabine Parish School Board/Ebarb High School
08.2007 - 09.2019
MED: School Counseling - School Counseling
Liberty University
Master's of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwestern State University
Bachelor - General Studies
Northwestern State University
High school diploma -
Converse High School
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