Christine Gleason
Huntington,WV
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Huntington High School
08.2016 - Current
- Managed caseload of 350+ students in grades 9-12.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private, and vocational schools.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts for 1100+ students within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in the school environment.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend improvement solutions.
- Maintained high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize career and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet the requirements necessary for graduation.
School Counselor
Milton Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2016
- Advised 325 students on educational, career, and social opportunities.
- Organized standardized assessments for 200+ students to evaluate abilities, interests, and characteristics of different students.
- Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
- Developed, coordinated, and implemented student guidance plans for my advisees to foster academic success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach their potential.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Served as an advocate for at-risk youth within the middle school population by working closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on intervention efforts.
Elementary School Counselor
Cabell County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Implemented a comprehensive guidance curriculum within five elementary schools across the district that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Marshall University Graduate College
South Charleston, WV2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV1998
Skills
- Project Management and Execution
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Compassionate
- Solutions-focused
- Academic advising
- Career Planning
- Student Records Management
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Transcript Review
- Financial Aid Applications
Accomplishments
Recipient of College Board Counselor Recognition Program.
Apple Certified Teacher
Timeline
School Counselor
Huntington High School
08.2016 - Current
School Counselor
Milton Middle School
08.2006 - 05.2016
Elementary School Counselor
Cabell County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Marshall University Graduate College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
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