Charlene Melvin-Shaw
Hope Mills,NC
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Currently seeking to attain LCMHCA license for the state of North Carolina to expand counseling services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Professional Development
School Counselor
Cumberland County School System
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
Resource Teacher-Computer Lab & Parent Facilitator
Cumberland County School System
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisting Teachers with daily activities, Running centers, Providing instructional support to students, Work one on one when needed with students, Assisting students with daily tasks
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning.
- Increased student understanding by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Facilitated differentiated instruction by providing a variety of resources tailored to meet each student''s unique needs and abilities.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Paraprofessional
Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisting Teachers with daily activities, Providing instructional support to students, Work one on one when needed with students, Assisting students with daily tasks, Assist in teaching students life skills (cooking, cleaning), Attending Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
- Partnered with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and other related service providers to ensure comprehensive support for each individual student''s growth and progress.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, enabling timely communication with parents and other stakeholders regarding individual achievements and areas needing improvement.
- Utilized assistive technology tools strategically in order to facilitate increased independence among students with diverse learning needs.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Teachers Assistant
Early Connections Learning Center
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Attending weekly meetings with teachers to plan classroom activities and events, Decorating the classroom, Setting up and cleaning activities and play centers, Setting up and cleaning after meals (breakfast and snacks), Monitoring the children during recess, Informing the parents of children’s needs such as more pull ups, extra outfits, etc., Provided “reports” to parents about areas that need extra practice from home and provided suggested activities or websites that may help.
Tutor/Mentor
Communities United for Youth Development
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Free tutoring to high school students, Helped with resume writing, Advice about life after school (college), Teaching the youth about how to use a computer to create resumes and apply for jobs
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN06.2023
No Degree - Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services-Cert
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2020
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs12.2013
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation
- Student Advocacy
- Group Counseling
- Parent-Teacher and Administration collaboration
- Academic Support
- Academic Advising
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association- Member
- North Carolina School Counselor Association- Member
- Chi Sigma Iota
Certification
- Professional School Counselor License - 2 years
- National Certified Counselor, NBCC - July 2024
Timeline
School Counselor
Cumberland County School System
08.2022 - Current
Resource Teacher-Computer Lab & Parent Facilitator
Cumberland County School System
08.2019 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe
04.2018 - 10.2018
Teachers Assistant
Early Connections Learning Center
02.2015 - 06.2015
Tutor/Mentor
Communities United for Youth Development
08.2012 - 07.2013
Professional Development
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
No Degree - Contemporary Theory in Mental Health Services-Cert
Capella University
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
References
Available Upon Request
References
Available Upon Request
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