Ashley Matthews
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Academy At The Lakes
08.2021 - Current
- Enhance student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions in grades 5-12th.
- Partner with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinate with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
High School Counselor
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School
08.2014 - 07.2021
- Conducted regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment and provide ongoing guidance toward success milestones.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
Director of Special Services
Community Charter School Of Excellence
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to cater to individual student needs, promoting equitable access to course content.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess students needs, develop interventions, and monitor progress for improved outcomes.
- Created and managed IEPs and 504 plans to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Pepin Academy
08.2003 - 06.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and real-world examples, resulting in improved retention of course material.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL05.2003
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Academic advising
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Team player
- Youth Mental Health Trainer
- Google Classroom and Drive
Certification
ESE K-12
Guidance and Counseling K-12
Timeline
School Counselor
Academy At The Lakes
08.2021 - Current
High School Counselor
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School
08.2014 - 07.2021
Director of Special Services
Community Charter School Of Excellence
08.2009 - 08.2014
Exceptional Student Education Teacher
Pepin Academy
08.2003 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Saint Leo University
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