Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted and goes the extra mile to help individuals succeed. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Determined, motivated, and ecstatic with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Effective in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. To enrich lives and contribute to societal well-being is the goal.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Lulu Ross Elementary School,
01.2023 - 05.2023
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Created and facilitated six sessions of small group counseling focused on impulse control.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Facilitated daily classroom lessons.
Co-lead attendance group which improved attendance ratings for over 10 students who displayed absenteeism affecting their school success.
Taught more than two classes daily and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
School Counselor Intern
Magnolia Middle School,
08.2022 - 12.2022
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Analyzed students 504 records and input accommodations into school databases with 100% accuracy to foster educational goals and success.
Completed over 300 school counseling intern hours.
Created and facilitated small group counseling sessions for students focused in anger management.
Substituted and covered multiple classes at school.
School Counselor Intern
Spring Meadows Early Education Center,
01.2022 - 06.2022
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Conducted psychoeducational assessments to identify areas of academic and behavioral strengths and weaknesses and recommend modifications to improve learning and behavior.
Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Worked with professionals to facilitate a classroom lesson.
Participated in individualized education program (IEP) meeting with parents, educators, and other professionals for student's academic plans for educational success.
Facilitated more than three groups daily collectively consisting of over 10 students from diverse cultures.
Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Provided individual counseling services to students with adjustment issues and partnered to facilitate weekly support groups.
Chief Warrant Officer
US Army
09.1997 - 10.2016
Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
Worked with educational systems to provide services to students.
Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
Defined core problems and determined key strategies for investigating and remediating concerns.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments.
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland - University College
College Park, MD
12.2019
Skills
Individual and Group Counseling
Group Therapy Facilitator
Behavior Policy Enforcement
504 Plans
Administration Required Reporting
Diverse Groups Presentations
Policy and Procedure Improvement
Student Records Maintenance
Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Mental Health Referrals
Classroom Instruction
Mediation
Positive Reinforcement Strategies
Classroom Management Techniques
Data-Driven Decision-Making
Student Registration
Academic Advisement
Data Analysis
Intervention Planning
Empathetic and Active Listening
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association
Omega Nu Lambda National Honor Society, 3.7, GPA
USA Army Warrant Officers Association
Virginia School Counselor Association
Certification
Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED,11/12/2022 Validity Period: 2 Years
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Lulu Ross Elementary School,
01.2023 - 05.2023
School Counselor Intern
Magnolia Middle School,
08.2022 - 12.2022
School Counselor Intern
Spring Meadows Early Education Center,
01.2022 - 06.2022
Chief Warrant Officer
US Army
09.1997 - 10.2016
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland - University College
Certified Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED,11/12/2022 Validity Period: 2 Years
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