Carrecia Augustin
MCDONOUGH,USA
Summary
Compassionate professional counselor with experience in providing comprehensive support to diverse populations. Strengths lie in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and program development designed to promote academic, career, and personal/social advancement. Recognized for fostering positive learning environments and implementing effective solutions to enhance overall student success.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in behavioral health. Bring strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Smith-Barnes Elementary
07.2021 - Current
- Professional School Counselor for 4th and 5th Grade.
- Provide individual counseling.
- Worked to address the academic, social and emotional needs of students.
- Provide small group services.
- Serve as the coach of PBIS.
- Assist with the implementation of PBIS framework.
Teacher
Smith-Barnes Elementary
Stockbridge, GA
08.2016 - 07.2021
- Fine arts teacher for grades 4 and 5.
- Create daily and weekly lesson plans that improved student engagement.
- Assisting in school program development & behavioral plan implementations.
- Implemented advisement groups to teach life skills.
- Co-taught ELA and math.
- Lead teacher and mentor.
Intern
Smith Barnes Elementary
Stockbridge, GA
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Elementary school intern.
- Work to provide a consistent and engaging blended learning experience for students.
- Assist with implementation of PBIS.
- Provided small groups and individual counseling to meet student needs.
- Assist with providing incentives to improve student outcomes.
- Collaborate with teachers and administration to encourage student success.
Intern
McDonough High School
McDonough, GA
01.2020 - 05.2020
- McDonough high school intern.
- Provide small groups and individual counseling.
- Held workshops to educate parents and students on graduation requirements.
- Assist with scheduling and registration.
Intern
Choice Therapy
Atlanta, GA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided family and individual therapy.
- Worked with patients suffering from ADHD, depression and anxiety.
- Provide treatment, completed BIRP notes to document patients needs and progress.
Teacher
Austin Road Elementary
Stockbridge, GA
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Fine arts Teacher for grade k-5.
- Create daily and weekly lesson plans to teach arts and crafts.
- Assisting in program development & behavioral plan implementations.
Behavioral Specialist/Youth counselor
Hillside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2009 - 09.2019
- Experience working in a residential treatment facility.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to assist children with emotional and behavioral issues.
- Experienced leading treatment groups and planning events and activities for children ages 7 to 18.
- Monitor, record, and report behaviors to families and therapist.
- Familiar with HIPPA laws and regulations.
- Work alongside other teammates to ensure smooth shift transition.
- CPR & HELP certified.
- Promoted safe and therapeutic patient care through consultation and supervision, communication and interactions.
- Interviewed patient and family to obtain psychosocial history.
- Provided individualized care and treatment consistent with age and developmental needs of each patient.
- Conducted and interacted with clients in both individual and group counseling settings.
- Designed and recorded teacher surveys to accurately determine professional development needs and strategies.
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Utilized positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and educational outcomes.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans.
- Partnered with administrative leadership to improve discipline practices based on data findings.
- Designed and addresses strategic goals by creating and introducing frameworks for department support.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
Education
M.A. - School Counseling
LIBERTY UNIVERITY
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
B.A. of science - HEALTH SCIENCE
BRENAU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Gainesville, GA05.2015
Skills
- Windows XP
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Works
- Excel
- Power Point
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Smith-Barnes Elementary
07.2021 - Current
Intern
Smith Barnes Elementary
05.2020 - 12.2020
Intern
McDonough High School
01.2020 - 05.2020
Intern
Choice Therapy
08.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher
Smith-Barnes Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2021
Teacher
Austin Road Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2018
Behavioral Specialist/Youth counselor
Hillside Hospital
08.2009 - 09.2019
M.A. - School Counseling
LIBERTY UNIVERITY
B.A. of science - HEALTH SCIENCE
BRENAU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
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