Bernetta Sanders
Myrtle Beach,State
Summary
Determined School Counselor with student success to 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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
- Organized and developed community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Advocated for students and families to access available resources.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal and social concerns.
- Implemented a comprehensive guidance curriculum based on the ASCA model that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Supported transitioning incoming kindergarten students through the creation of an orientation program designed to ease anxiety about starting elementary school.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
School Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
Master of Science - Sociology
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2026
Skills
- Career guidance
- Conflict Management
- Administration Collaboration
- Group counseling facilitator
- Conflict Resolution
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Career Event Planning
- Emotional Support
- Progress Reporting
- Student Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Diverse groups presentations
- Behavioral assessment
- Student Records Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Individual Counseling
- Solutions-focused
Resume Name
Bernetta_Sanders
Accomplishments
- Authored a highly successful peer-mentorship program to partner local College students to build positive relationships and bring awareness and greater appreciation of college and career readiness preparation while increasing their reading skills.
Action Type
get
Certification
- South Carolina School Counseling Association
- Certification as a school based representative for McKinney-Vento Homeless Education for Early Childhood Educators
- Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practice training- STARR Commonwealth
- Suicide Prevention and Trauma Training
- Certification from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Timeline
School Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2020 - Current
School Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Sociology
South Carolina State University
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