Carla Gibbs
Farmington,MO
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Fredericktown R-1 School District
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Farmington R7 School District
08.2011 - 05.2018
- Supported student skill development in alignment with Missouri Learning Standards.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading and writing practice.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
Middle School Counselor
Farmington R7 School District
08.2003 - 05.2011
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Farmington R7 School District
08.1995 - 05.2003
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling K-12
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MOBachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Murray State University
Murray, KYSkills
- College Planning
- Student Testing
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- Administration Collaboration
- Advise Students
- Orientation Programs
- Crisis Intervention
- Educational and Professional Technology
Timeline
High School Counselor
Fredericktown R-1 School District
08.2018 - 06.2023
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Farmington R7 School District
08.2011 - 05.2018
Middle School Counselor
Farmington R7 School District
08.2003 - 05.2011
Middle School English and Language Arts Teacher
Farmington R7 School District
08.1995 - 05.2003
Master of Arts - School Counseling K-12
Southeast Missouri State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Murray State University
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