KENDALL TANKERSLEY
School Counselor
Albertville,AL
Summary
Seasoned school counselor that employs data-driven decision-making to evaluate and determine academic programs, procedures, and policy effectiveness. Highly-knowledgeable in scholarship and grant programs, educational exploration and career planning. Planned, directed, and coordinated various curriculum design, training and professional development, strategic planning, data-driven instruction, departmental supervision, social and emotional learning, and career-based programs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counselor
Sardis High School, Etowah County Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Analyzed student data and developed data-driven intervention program action plans.
- Developed and delivered individual and group guidance curriculum supporting student development.
- Developed and facilitated training and professional development programs for staff, parents, community members and students.
- Prepare informative reports and instructional materials for principals, teachers, and other professionals who use test results in performing their duties.
- Provide training and professional development workshops for the administration and implementation of the school-wide testing program.
- Plan, supervise, and carry out an effective school-wide guidance and counseling program.
- Monitored graduation records, transcripts, and classes for 500+ students.
- Assisted students with the college admissions process, acquisition of study skills, academic opportunities, and benefits.
- Provided responsive services to individuals or groups on academic and personal issues.
Academic Support Team Agent
Stride Learning Solutions
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted students and parents in academic, college and career planning and in social and emotional development.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Teacher
Etowah County Schools
Gadsden, AL
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
Education
Educational Specialist - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 08.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 01.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 08.2005 - 12.2009
Instructional Leadership Certification -
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 01.2020 - 12.2020
School Psychometry Certification -
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL 08.2020 - 04.2021
Skills
MS Office
Data Entry
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Google Workspace
Customer Service
Time Management
Organization and Time Management
Critical Thinking
Data-driven decision making
Student records management
Team collaboration and leadership
School administration
Timeline
Academic Support Team Agent
Stride Learning Solutions
01.2021 - Current
School Psychometry Certification -
The University of Alabama
08.2020 - 04.2021
Instructional Leadership Certification -
Jacksonville State University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Educational Specialist - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
08.2018 - 12.2019
School Counselor
Sardis High School, Etowah County Schools
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Jacksonville State University
01.2016 - 12.2017
Teacher
Etowah County Schools
08.2013 - 08.2016
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
01.2010 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Jacksonville State University
08.2005 - 12.2009