Cindy Hammond
School Counselor
Arab,AL
Summary
Dynamic High School Counselor with a proven track record at Arab City Schools, enhancing college acceptance rates through targeted academic advising and comprehensive college application support. Skilled in crisis intervention and student advocacy, I foster positive relationships with parents and faculty to promote student success and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
High School Counselor
Arab City Schools
07.2014 - Current
- Built master schedule for approximately 750 students, considering strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Collaborated with Arab Junior High School to develop 8th grade tours of Arab High School and 8th Grade Parent Night.
- Developed and designed Arab High School Rising Senior Knight to provide parents information regarding senior year expectations.
- Contributed to curriculum development by providing input on courses that encourage social-emotional learning and support mental health needs.
- Promoted a positive school environment by implementing anti-bullying initiatives and classroom presentations yearly.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools, responsible for Parchment fulfillment.
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals through classroom presentations and student engagement emails.
- Helped seniors complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Assisted with the organization of college fairs, connecting students to valuable resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements through classroom presentations and collaborating with college admission teams.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
High School Counselor
Morgan County Schools
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Contributed to curriculum development by providing input on courses that encourage social-emotional learning and support mental health needs.
- Guided 9th and 10th grade students through career interests and post high school graduation goals.
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Improved college acceptance rates by assisting students with application and scholarship processes.
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Delivered high-quality services to 9th and 10th grade students needing academic and emotional support.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities through emails and in-class presentations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements through classroom presentations.
- Assisted 8th grade students in transitioning to high school through school tour and 8th Grade Parent Night.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 01.2006 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Special Education, Speech Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL 01.1994 - 05.1996
Skills
Mental health awareness
Parent-teacher collaboration
Academic advising
Individual counseling
Post-secondary career exploration
Student advocacy
College admissions assistance
Social-emotional learning
Stress management techniques
College application support
Scholarship research
College planning
Interview preparation
Teamwork and collaboration
Student motivation
Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
Arab Primary School, Teacher of the Year: 2008
Certification
Mental Health First Aid Training
Timeline
High School Counselor
Arab City Schools
07.2014 - Current
High School Counselor
Morgan County Schools
06.2012 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
01.2006 - 07.2007
Master of Arts - Special Education, Speech Language Pathology
Alabama A&M University
01.1994 - 05.1996
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