Claire Foster
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated and driven self-starter with ten years of experience working with students in outdoor and public education settings. Effective and proven problem solver and team builder who is able to stay calm in crisis. Great communicator, both verbally and written, focusing on fostering strong relationships with students, internal team members, and external stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Wake County Public School System
08.2021 - Current
- Provide solution-focused counseling to third through eighth grade students to help them understand and overcome academic, personal, social, and behavioral challenges
- Coordinate with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Provide crisis intervention utilizing threat, suicide ,and self-injury assessments to deescalate situations and ensure student safety
- Implement data-informed counseling interventions to meet student's specific needs and close academic gaps
- Plan and implement staff trainings and professional development
- Plan, coordinate, and implement county required programming that meets defined county and school outcomes
- Coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders to provide education and resources in college and career planning
First Responder
Wake County Public School System
08.2024 - Current
- Provide medical aid such as CPR, AED, basic first-aid, and wound care for athletes
- Work with coaches to mitigate risk and keep athletes safe
- Implement and monitor return to play protocol for injured athletes
- Monitor heat and weather related risk and inform coaches of changes in protocol as needed
School Counseling Intern
Wake County Public School System
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided counseling to students in grades K-5
- Participated in leadership level equity plan development
- Assisted in implementation of Positivity Project school wide
- Assisted in educating staff in Conscious Discipline and implementing program and practices at Alston Ridge Elementary
- Collaborated with administration, staff, and families to promote student welfare and success
- Created and facilitated counseling groups around emotional regulation, relational aggression, school skills, and other needed intervention
Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public School System
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated instructional efforts with teachers
- Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers
Staff and Student Coordinator
Pali Institute
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Worked as part of an administrative leadership team to lead, advise, and train 65+ seasonal staff
- Interviewed prospective instructors
- Planned and facilitated professional development for seasonal staff
- Developed curriculum for science, leadership, and outdoor education classes and trained staff to implement curriculum
- Facilitated creative solutions in handling student needs ranging from special behavioral plans to dietary restrictions
- Handled disciplinary infractions by building relationships with students and using their input to aide in success moving forward
- Communicated and planned with parents of students with special needs
- Assisted as part of general administrative team in tasks and duties ensuring the institute ran smoothly day to day
- Connected with and collaborated with parents with student concerns
- Assisted with completion of Pali Institute's ACA annual accreditation report
Trip Leader
The Road Less Traveled
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Planned and facilitated service trip for 24 high school students in a residential setting
- Facilitated discussions around culture, diversity, and inclusion with students
- Mediated conflict among students as well as co-leader and intern
- Managed health and safety of students 24/7
Outdoor Education Instructor
Pali Institute
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Mentored groups of students in a residential setting up to 20 hours a day
- Taught classes in the categories of science, outdoor education, and leadership to students ages 9-14
- Created and lead engaging and dynamic team building experiences
- Lead hikes and facilitated outdoor experiences
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC08-2016
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Risk Management
Program Planning
First Aid and Wilderness First Aid
Team Building
Crisis Management
Timeline
First Responder
Wake County Public School System
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Wake County Public School System
08.2021 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Wake County Public School System
01.2020 - 05.2021
Instructional Assistant
Wake County Public School System
07.2019 - 06.2020
Trip Leader
The Road Less Traveled
05.2018 - 08.2018
Staff and Student Coordinator
Pali Institute
08.2017 - 12.2018
Outdoor Education Instructor
Pali Institute
08.2016 - 06.2017
M.Ed. - School Counseling
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, And Tourism Management
North Carolina State University
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