Brittany Evans
Mountain City
Summary
Experienced college and career professional guiding students towards post-secondary education. Known for fostering team collaboration and delivering impactful results within the school and community, building a college-going culture. Skilled in career assessment, counseling, and development strategies to support students in achieving their goals. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on ensuring optimal outcomes for students after high school by promoting college awareness.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
College & Career Counselor
Johnson County High School
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student career development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting student confidence during employer interactions.
GEAR UP TN Site Coordinator
Johnson County High School
01.2012 - 06.2024
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
Special Needs Assistant
Mountain City Elementary
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Developed strong rapport with students through empathy, patience, and understanding of their unique challenges and strengths.
After-School Program Coordinator
Johnson County/ Mountain City Community Center
08.2007 - 12.2011
- Strengthened community partnerships by establishing mutually beneficial relationships with local organizations.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Tennessee, Martin
Martin, TN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2010
Skills
- Collaborative community engagement
- School development strategies
- College readiness and career planning
- Encouraging student achievement
- Student and family engagement
Certification
- License Type: Apprentice Special Group
- Endorsements: 487 School Counselor PreK-12
- License Number: Pending completion of Master’s program
Grants/Funding
Evans, B. (2015) LEAPS Program. Funding for after school programs that served Johnson County students. Submitted to TN Lottery for Education. (Funded).
Timeline
College & Career Counselor
Johnson County High School
07.2024 - Current
GEAR UP TN Site Coordinator
Johnson County High School
01.2012 - 06.2024
Special Needs Assistant
Mountain City Elementary
08.2007 - 12.2011
After-School Program Coordinator
Johnson County/ Mountain City Community Center
08.2007 - 12.2011
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Tennessee, Martin
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Development
East Tennessee State University
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