Organized, collaborative, student-focused professional with experience in counseling psychology, teaching, course management and higher education environments. Focused and team oriented teacher/counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
St. Johns County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Provided trauma-informed group therapy and individual counseling for students from diverse ethnic, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds
Taught online student work internship course for 200+ students, graded assignments, quizzes and assessments
Coordinated International Baccalaureate (IB) program, counseled students regarding program deadlines and requirements and trained staff on IB procedures and software
Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing counseling on social/emotional issues
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies in order to deescalate situations
Financial Aid Counselor
Evangel University
11.2020 - 05.2021
Counseled approx 300 students regarding admissions and financial aid processes
Utilized cultural competence to work with clients from diverse backgrounds, including international clients
Monitored student performance data: track, report, and communicate with clients in compliance with federal and institutional policies.
School Counselor
Seymour School District
07.2013 - 07.2019
Conducted individual sessions for students with a diverse range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, suicide ideation, trauma, and abuse
Facilitated psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management and coping skills
Maintained accurate and confidential student counseling case management records, progress notes, and treatment outcomes.
Admissions Counselor
Evangel University
01.2012 - 07.2013
Planned and coordinated program open house, college fairs and off-campus recruiting events
Recruited and interviewed students for education programs
Maintained website content and posted social media content pertaining to programs and special events
Used CRM to track candidates
Provided technical support for the application process and collaborated with campus IT department.
Education
M.S. - School Counseling (Psychology)
Evangel University
12.2011
B.S. - Professional (Technical) Writing
Missouri State University
05.2001
Skills
Individual and Group Counseling
Teaching and Course Management
Adult Learning Theory
Student Advocacy
Conflict Resolution
Program Coordination
Collaboration and Teamwork
Certification
Certified School Counselor, Florida, 1442708
School Counselor, Career Student Services, Missouri
Timeline
School Counselor
St. Johns County Public Schools
08.2021 - Current
Financial Aid Counselor
Evangel University
11.2020 - 05.2021
School Counselor
Seymour School District
07.2013 - 07.2019
Admissions Counselor
Evangel University
01.2012 - 07.2013
M.S. - School Counseling (Psychology)
Evangel University
B.S. - Professional (Technical) Writing
Missouri State University
Certified School Counselor, Florida, 1442708
School Counselor, Career Student Services, Missouri
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