Carol Stanford
Decatur
Summary
Joyful School Counselor with extensive experience at Morgan County Schools, specializing in group counseling lessons, small group counseling and individual counseling. Proven track record in advocating for student needs and enhancing emotional well-being through targeted support and collaboration. Skilled in empowering students to thrive academically and socially.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Morgan County Schools
08.2011 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing group lessons, small group lessons and individual counseling lessons.
- 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.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and developing the PES House System.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
- Improved student resilience by designing and facilitating group counseling sessions focused on stress management.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
School Counselor
Maury County Schools; Marvin Wright Elementary Sch
08.2009 - 05.2011
- 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.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
Learning Coach and Library Aide
Orting School District
08.2003 - 07.2009
- Supported struggling learners with targeted instruction, resulting in increased academic achievement.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with educational trends and research-based methodologies.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering collaboration, respect, and open communication among students.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2009
Master of Science - PreK-12 Health And Physical Education
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC05-1989
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy development
- Behavioral assessment
Timeline
School Counselor
Morgan County Schools
08.2011 - Current
School Counselor
Maury County Schools; Marvin Wright Elementary Sch
08.2009 - 05.2011
Learning Coach and Library Aide
Orting School District
08.2003 - 07.2009
Master of Science - School Counseling
Liberty University
Master of Science - PreK-12 Health And Physical Education
Gardner Webb University
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