Che Calix
College Park,GA
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor/Teacher with a proven track record at Paideia School, adept in crisis intervention and fostering emotional well-being. Spearheaded innovative clubs and a 7th-grade biology curriculum, enhancing student engagement. Skilled in professional referral networks and active listening, effectively bridging communication between students, parents, and faculty. Coached junior high tennis, showcasing leadership and team-building abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor/Teacher
Paideia School
08.2008 - Current
- Regularly met with students to provide them with emotional support.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Refer students to therapists to provide them with ongoing emotional support
- Build relationships with students so they see me as a resource when they need help
- Develop clubs to provide students with social opportunities
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate parents about issues teens face
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to help resolve problems between students and teachers
- Partnered with parents to help support them as they promote their child's emotional well-being
- Create a 7th grade biology curriculum to teach to 7th graders
- Implement labs and technology as instructional tools
- Coach junior high tennis
Teacher/Team Leader
Kipp South Fulton Academy
07.2006 - 06.2008
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Coached flag football and basketball
- Communicated with other 7th grade teachers as team lead to identify students who needed extra educational support
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2023
Master of Arts - American History
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northland College
Ashland Wisconsin05-1992
Skills
- Professional referral network
- Individual and family support
- Effective communication
- Listening actively
Certification
Georgia educator certificate
Timeline
School Counselor/Teacher
Paideia School
08.2008 - Current
Teacher/Team Leader
Kipp South Fulton Academy
07.2006 - 06.2008
Georgia educator certificate
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Master of Arts - American History
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northland College
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