Chris Emerson
Canton,GA
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.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School-counselor
Fulton County Schools
08.2006 - 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.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
School Counselor
Fulton County Schools
07.2004 - 06.2006
- 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.
4th Grade Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.1999 - 08.2003
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, establishing clear expectations and consequences while fostering a respectful learning environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, addressing the unique needs of each student in the classroom.
Education
Specialist Degree - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2008
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC05.1997
Timeline
School-counselor
Fulton County Schools
08.2006 - Current
School Counselor
Fulton County Schools
07.2004 - 06.2006
4th Grade Teacher
Fulton County Schools
08.1999 - 08.2003
Specialist Degree - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Lenoir-Rhyne University
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