Ashley Witeczek
Summary
Accomplished counselor offering 25 years of experience counseling students and adults on mental health, academics, and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help diverse populations achieve success by providing an inclusive experience. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program as well as school mission and values.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School-counselor
The GLOBE Academy (6 Years)
08.2015 - 02.2022
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to help create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize peer relationships and emotional regulation.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Delivered individual counseling to students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or social success.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems to help students reach their full potential.
- Advocated for students
School Counselor
Ashford Park Elementary (10 Years)
08.2005 - 05.2015
- Chaired SST and 504 committees.
- Facilitated school-wide bullying prevention and mentoring programs.
- Identified and addressed concerns of students, parents, and teachers.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and staff to help students reach their full potential.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Provided individual counseling to help students understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting learning.
School Counselor
Idlewood Elementary (4 Years)
08.2000 - 05.2004
- Coordinated school-wide bullying prevention and mentoring program.
- Chaired SST and 504 committees
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and career readiness skills.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Provided resources to support students and families
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
DeKalb Community Service Board (5 Years)
08.1995 - 08.2000
- Delivered one-on-one counseling with broad range of clients diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, and dual diagnoses.
- Provided psychosocial support to develop coping skills, employment, and support personal goals for recovery.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Georgia
Athens, GAMaster of Science - Professional Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GAMasters in Education - School Counseling
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASpecialist Degree in Education - School Counseling
Columbus State University
Columbus, GASkills
- Expertise in working with neurodiverse individuals
- Passionate about inclusion and inclusive environments
- Understanding of both charter and traditional DeKalb public school practices
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- Trained in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Extensive experience working with students with various learning disabilities, cognitive profiles, sensory dysfunction, behavior challenges, speech and language impairments, gross and fine motor difficulty and medical conditions
- Familiarity with social thinking strategies, sensory regulation, and classroom supports
- Cooperative work experience with LTSEs, SLPs, OT and PTs, school psychologists, and special education teachers
- Recognized for having a positive and welcoming attitude
- Enthusiastic, creative, and flexible
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable wearing many hats in the school environment
Timeline
School-counselor
The GLOBE Academy (6 Years)
08.2015 - 02.2022
School Counselor
Ashford Park Elementary (10 Years)
08.2005 - 05.2015
School Counselor
Idlewood Elementary (4 Years)
08.2000 - 05.2004
Adult Mental Health Case Manager
DeKalb Community Service Board (5 Years)
08.1995 - 08.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Georgia
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Georgia State University
Masters in Education - School Counseling
Columbus State University
Specialist Degree in Education - School Counseling
Columbus State University
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