Claire Lanier
Ridgeland,SC
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 differences among students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2024 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- 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.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
School Counselor Intern
Swainsboro Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
- Conducted anger management groups for 6th-8th graders
- Helped maintain and implement new clubs afterschool
- Served as an advocate for student rights, working closely with administration and teachers to address any concerns or grievances effectively
Site Manager
Bulloch County Parks And Recreation
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with program director to optimize activities, lesson plans and policies.
- Explained principles, techniques, and safety requirements to activity participants to prevent injury.
- Promoted fun, safe, and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of children to identify and address behavioral issues.
- Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned children and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
School Counselor Intern
Langston Chapel Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provide counseling services including IEP meetings, 504 meetings, academic and social guidance to an assigned cohort of students
- Meetings with parents, staff, and other professionals to create plans in the best interests of the students
- Facilitate weekly counseling meetings with students who are challenged by issues of home and school life
- Implemented and helped establish a Career Day with over 35 careers present
- Provided immediate crisis counseling and support to children in need
High School Counselor Practicum Student
Emanuel County Institute
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Contributed to curriculum development by providing input on courses that encourage social-emotional learning and support mental health needs.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Education
Master of Science - Education in School Counseling
Georgia Southern University
12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Minor in Child Development
Georgia Southern University
05.2021
Associate of Science - Psychology
East Georgia State College
05.2017
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Organization
- Leadership
- Punctual
- Career decision making
- Assessment of abuse
- Group counseling
- Identifying and making appropriate referrals
- Collaboration and Consultation
Timeline
School Counselor
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor Intern
Swainsboro Middle School
08.2023 - 12.2023
School Counselor Intern
Langston Chapel Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
High School Counselor Practicum Student
Emanuel County Institute
01.2022 - 05.2022
Site Manager
Bulloch County Parks And Recreation
08.2016 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology- Minor in Child Development
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Science - Psychology
East Georgia State College
Master of Science - Education in School Counseling
Georgia Southern University
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