Carlissa A. Baker
Oklahoma City
Summary
Objective: Student centered School Counselor with 12 years of experience guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Harding Preparatory Charter School
07.2020 - Current
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Improved college acceptance rates by assisting students with application and scholarship processes.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Organized career exploration events exposing students to diverse professional pathways aligned with their interests and abilities.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
Middle School Counselor
ASTEC Charter School
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
- Promoted positive behavior among students through the implementation of school-wide behavior management strategies.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
School Guidance Counselor
Millwood Public Schools
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Adhere to school counseling program in alignment with Oklahoma standards.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including curriculum, college and career readiness, and graduation.
- Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
- Establish and maintained rapport with other staff, students, parents, and community partners to facilitate communication and academic progress.
- Enhanced student career planning by conducting individual counseling sessions and developing personalized action plans.
- Improved parent engagement in school activities by organizing informative meetings, workshops, and conferences addressing various topics of interest.
Professor Of Social Sciences
University Of Phoenix
11.2011 - 05.2017
- Developed and manage syllabus material.
- Coordinated course and curriculum with academic department chair.
- Facilitated classroom instruction.
- Evaluated student performance.
- Adhered to protocol guidelines.
- Responded promptly to grade determination.
Vocational Case Manager
Goodwill Industries of Central OK
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Counseled individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social and vocational challenges.
- Assessed client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
- Ensured the success of up to twelve Job Coaches' and 35-45 consumer participants in assigned area by providing training, leadership and guidance as necessary.
- Reviewed the compilation of consumer counts for accuracy and billing purposes.
- Collaborated with Job Coaches' to develop methods to use when addressing challenging issues displayed by consumers, such as inappropriate behaviors, lack of engagement in work, etc.
School Counselor
Wilson See Worth Academy
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Provided a consistent support system for students and faculty.
- Increased student's ability to function in the learning environment.
- Improve students critical thinking and decision making skills.
- Linked, advocated, and referred students to appropriate community resources.
- Assisted students in gaining insight into ways they can improve the quality of their lives.
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Facilitated academic workshops to develop principles for student success and overall improvement.
- Assisted students develop a systematic method that provide better study habits, effective textbook reading, note taking, test taking and time management skills.
- Increased awareness of learning style to identify both internal and external variables which impact learning.
- Utilized course assessment plans for direct and indirect measures to determine impact upon student knowledge and behavior.
Employment Development Specialist
Service Source
10.2010 - 12.2010
- Promoted employment program and the valuable aspects of work to potential participants, families, community agencies, and the public.
- Formulated comprehensive Plan of Service, including: assisting with identifying career choices, employment goals; identification of individual-specific successful employment.
- Delivered an array of employment services and effective support following placement to ensure retention.
- Effectively communicate with case managers, family, school personnel, and internal staff to facilitate a cohesive support team.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Langston University
OKBachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Oklahoma
Norman,OKSkills
- Advising
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Documentation and reporting
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Database administration
- Student records management
- Effective time management
Timeline
High School Counselor
Harding Preparatory Charter School
07.2020 - Current
Middle School Counselor
ASTEC Charter School
07.2019 - 04.2020
School Guidance Counselor
Millwood Public Schools
06.2016 - 06.2019
Vocational Case Manager
Goodwill Industries of Central OK
12.2014 - 07.2016
School Counselor
Wilson See Worth Academy
10.2013 - 05.2014
Adjunct Professor
University of Central Oklahoma
01.2012 - 05.2012
Professor Of Social Sciences
University Of Phoenix
11.2011 - 05.2017
Employment Development Specialist
Service Source
10.2010 - 12.2010
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Langston University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Oklahoma
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