Ashley Smith
Fairburn,United States
Summary
Dedicated high school counselor with 6 years of experience across various educational settings, including alternative school. Proven track record in student advocacy, academic planning, and social-emotional support. Core competencies include effective communication, conflict resolution, and program development. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that empowers students to achieve their personal and academic goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative School Counselor
Elizabeth Andrews High School
Stone Mountain, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Help develop school's Elevate program.
- Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Organized workshops and seminars for parents on topics such as bullying, anxiety, stress management and college readiness.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Advised students on course selection, college application processes, and scholarship opportunities to support their academic and career goals.
School Counselor
Brown Elementary School
Jonesboro, Georgia
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared and revised student schedules to meet the needs of district and state requirements
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to identify and address students' needs and create effective intervention strategies
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques to provide immediate support to students in crisis situations
8th Grade School Counselor
Stone Mountain Middle School
Stone Mountain, Georgia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted high school counselors with rising 9th grade registration orientation in academic planner on Infinite Campus
- Provided individual and group counseling for 8th grade students
- Prepared 8th Grade schedules
- Responsible for Bridge Bill Lessons through Naviance
- Organized and planned Career Day & College & Career Readiness Week
- Crisis intervention when needed due to suicidal ideation, threat to others, or behavior
9th-12th High School Counselor
Fayette County High School
Fayetteville, United States
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepared and revised student schedules to meet the needs of Georgia graduation high school requirements
- Responsible for Bridge Bill Lessons through Naviance
- Crisis intervention when needed due to suicidal ideation, threat to others, or behavior
- Organized and planned College & Career Readiness Week
- Facilitator of the Signs of Suicide 'S.O.S' Prevention program
- Interpreted data to identify students' needs and interventions
Education
Ed. S - School Counseling
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2025
M.A. - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
05.2018
B.S. - History Secondary Education
Miles College
05.2016
Skills
- Solution-Focused Brief Counseling
- Infinite Campus, Academic Plan expertise
- Naviance expertise
- Bridge Bill requirements
- Conflict Resolution/Mediations
- AP and Dual Enrollment Advisement
- Career awareness
Affiliations
GSCA (Georgia School Counselor Association)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Alternative School Counselor
Elizabeth Andrews High School
07.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Brown Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
8th Grade School Counselor
Stone Mountain Middle School
01.2022 - 01.2023
9th-12th High School Counselor
Fayette County High School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Ed. S - School Counseling
Valdosta State University
M.A. - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
B.S. - History Secondary Education
Miles College
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