Caitie Gray
Mental Health Advocate/Educator
Fernandina Beach,FL
Summary
Professional educator prepared to excel in roles supporting K-12 students. Extensive experience in guiding students through academic, social, and personal challenges, leading to significant improvements in student outcomes. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support for diverse student needs. Skills include conflict resolution, active listening, and empathy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor (High School and Elementary)
Coastal Connections Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- 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.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Reviewed transcripts to determine track towards graduation and asses best course placement
- Built rapport with McKinney Vento and 504 students and households to ensure best supports were provided for students success
High School School Counselor
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Jacksonville, FL
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Meet with students about graduation track and their course schedule at the beginning, middle,and end of school year.
- Financial Aide assembly and assistance with registration.
- 8th grade transition assembly.
- Post-Secondary Assembly and assistance with registering for SAT and ACT.
- Classroom and Small group lessons on academic achievement, social/emotionaldevelopment, and college/career readiness.
- Weekly collaboration meetings with Principal, School Counseling department, and ESE department.
Graduation Coach
Florida Cyber Charter Academy
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Meet with students about graduation track and course schedule at the beginning, middle, and end of year.
- Graduation progression assemblies explain graduation track for each grade level.
- Financial Aide assemblies and assistance with registration for Financial Aide.
- Post-Secondary assemblies with assistance in registration for SAT and ACT.
- Weekly collaboration meetings with Principal,School Counseling department, and ESE department.
Academic Advisor
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Advise and inform students on possible majors, minors, and certificates in the College of Education and Human Services.
- Inform and advise students on the University Policy
- Inform and advise students on General Education requirements for the University and prerequisites for their intended Major.
- Attend departmental meetings to collaborate with faculty and advising on college and university policies.
- Present on College of Education and Human Services General Education requirements and Programs at Open Houses and College Fairs for the College of Education and Human Services and the ASL/Interpreting Program.
- Facilitate working relationships with other academic advisors, faculty, and university constituents.
Reading Teacher
Broach School
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Implemented reading lessons for 6-12th graders at a 1st-12th grade reading level to increase their reading skills.
- Collaborate with English teacher to make sure lesson's aligned.
- Communicated and collaborate with students' guardian's on their progress
- Implemented basic art lessons for 6-12th grade students
ESE Teacher/ Tutor
Catapult Learning
Jacksonville, FL
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Created and implemented individualized lesson plans for students with different learning disorders in reading and math to improve students comprehension and computational skills in a small group format.
- Facilitated collaboration between students, teachers, parents, and supervisors to monitor and update their progress and adjust accommodations to lessons, if needed, to increase students learning.
- Discussed with students and parents the students future plans and career/college goals once they graduate high school.
Substitute Teacher/ Receptionist
Kelly Educational Staffing
Jacksonville, FL
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with coworkers and supervisors to increase recruitment.
- Implemented lessons plans that maintained classroom management.
Associate Toddler Teacher
The Discovery School
Jacksonville Beach, FL
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Encouraged toddler basic communication, life skills, and organizational skills.
- Communicated and collaborated with lead teacher and parents on students progression in the classroom
Education
Masters of Education - Counselor Education
August 2019
Bachelors of Applied Science - Business Administration
June 2010
Skills
- Effective parent communication
- Facilitating group counseling
- One-on-one counseling
- Student support initiatives
- Data management
- Social-emotional learning
- Stress management techniques
- Support for at-risk students
- Career pathway exploration
- Responsive to new challenges
- Mental Health Advocacy
Fun Facts
- Beach & surfing enthusiast
- Travel aficionado
- Dog mom
Accomplishments
Elementary School Counselor
- Implemented monthly student awards focused on resiliency traits to increase engagement in the virtual setting.
- Brought Character Strong curriculum to school to provide evidence based lessons in T1,T2, &T3 as well as attendance support and policy programming
High School Counselor
- increased graduation rate by 60% by informing students of graduation requirements, financial aide, and post secondary options
School Counseling Practicum
- Attended professional development for BEACON which provided information to assist students registering for FAFSA and Bright Futures at Duval Charter Baymedows
- Coordinator of Career Fair at Terry Parker High School
- Managed Solution Focused Brief Counseling sessions with Middle Schooler's to improve goal setting and social skills
- Presented on FAFSA and Scholarship option at College Goal Sunday(Informational event for High Schooler's transition to college)
School Counseling Internship- Pinedale Elementary
- Increased attendance 90% of the 1st grade class by creating and implementing Rise and Shine(attendance program)
- Facilitated small group to improve organization and social skills with 3rd graders
- Implemented classroom lessons for 3rd graders from Child Safety Matters curriculum that decreased school bullying
Timeline
School Counselor (High School and Elementary) - Coastal Connections Academy
07.2021 - Current
High School School Counselor - Florida Cyber Charter Academy
02.2019 - 07.2021
Graduation Coach - Florida Cyber Charter Academy
07.2017 - 02.2019
Academic Advisor - University of North Florida
09.2015 - 06.2017
Reading Teacher - Broach School
01.2015 - 06.2015
ESE Teacher/ Tutor - Catapult Learning
08.2013 - 01.2015
Substitute Teacher/ Receptionist - Kelly Educational Staffing
08.2011 - 06.2013
Associate Toddler Teacher - The Discovery School
08.2011 - 08.2012
University of North Florida - Masters of Education, Counselor Education
Florida State College At Jacksonville - Bachelors of Applied Science, Business Administration
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