BEKKAH A. PARSONS
Counselor
Salem,NJ
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
13
13
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Gateway Charter School
Wilmington, DE
11.2021 - Current
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
School Counselor
Bancroft
Wilmington, DE
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Counselor
Hope Hall Volunteers Of America Delaware Valley
Camden , NJ
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Community Counselor Associate
United Way Of Salem County
Salem , NJ
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Developed service plans to maintain intact families and improve family functioning.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Division Of Youth And Family Services
Salem, NJ
11.2005 - 11.2014
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Encouraged socialization and engagement through therapy, music therapy and social activities.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions between children, caregivers and siblings to remediate conflict and build healthy relationships.
- Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
Education
Master of Science - Post Masters in Child And Family Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 05.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Post Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Wilmington University
Wilson Graduate Center 08.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Master of Education School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 08.2006 - 08.2010
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 05.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
Salem, NJ 09.1996 - 06.1999
Skills
Therapy and Counseling Management of Personnel Resources
Individualized education programs
Individual and family support
Team collaboration and leadership
Youth and adolescent development
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Gateway Charter School
11.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Bancroft
09.2020 - 11.2021
Counselor
Hope Hall Volunteers Of America Delaware Valley
11.2018 - 11.2020
Community Counselor Associate
United Way Of Salem County
07.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Post Masters in Child And Family Counseling
Wilmington University
05.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Science - Post Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Wilmington University
08.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - Master of Education School Counseling
Wilmington University
05.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science
Wilmington University
08.2006 - 08.2010
Social Worker - Child and Youth
Division Of Youth And Family Services
11.2005 - 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Wilmington University
05.2004 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Salem High School
09.1996 - 06.1999