Bridgette Nelson, Ed.S.

Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.

Coordinator of MTSS, 504 and ELL disciplinary teams.

Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.

Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.

Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.

Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.

Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.

Collaborated and consulted with psychiatrist and clinical psychologist to create effective treatment plans, report-writing and treatment reviews.

Assessment of psychosocial and behavioral history and status according to the DSM-V.

Risk assessments and crisis intervention for at-risk youths.

Conducted individual, group and family counseling sessions.

Reduced crisis intervention needs by proactively monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment approaches as necessary.

Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.

Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.

Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.

Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.

Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Maintained accurate records and documentation in accordance with state regulations, ensuring confidentiality and ethical practices across all professional activities.

Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.

Implemented targeted interventions for at-risk students that resulted in improved academic performance and emotional well-being outcomes.

Evaluated existing psychoeducational programs to ensure alignment with evidence-based practices and emerging research findings in the field of shool psychology.

Promoted a positive learning environment by addressing social-emotional and behavioral challenges among students.

Led the development of a comprehensive bullying prevention program, fostering a culture of empathy and respect within the school community.

Enhanced collaboration among multidisciplinary teams by facilitating regular meetings between educators, counselors, and other support staff members.

Built positive and productive relationships with students, parents, educators and community resources.

Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to assess goals and progress.

Contributed to school improvement planning by analyzing data on student achievement and well-being indicators.

Established strong relationships with community agencies to facilitate access to additional resources for students in need.