Clarissa Owens
Memphis,TN
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.
Accomplished educator successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Collierville Schools
2021.12 - Current
- Provided intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Provide small group and individual counseling services for students that promote academic success and social emotional regulation.
School Counselor
Southern Avenue Charter School
2019.08 - 2021.10
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Developed and facilitate professional development to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Collaborated with teachers to behavioral and social emotional objectives and analyze progress.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
First Grade Teacher
Promise Academy Charter School
2017.08 - 2019.05
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Teacher
Dundee Elementary School
2013.08 - 2017.05
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature, and handwriting.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
5th Grade Teacher
Jonestown Elementary School
2013.01 - 2013.05
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Incorporated educational software and technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2012
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Special Education
- Counseling and Therapy
- Diverse Groups Presentations
- Career Advising
- Individual and Family Support
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Technologies Integration and Adaptation
Timeline
School Counselor
Collierville Schools
2021.12 - Current
School Counselor
Southern Avenue Charter School
2019.08 - 2021.10
First Grade Teacher
Promise Academy Charter School
2017.08 - 2019.05
Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Teacher
Dundee Elementary School
2013.08 - 2017.05
5th Grade Teacher
Jonestown Elementary School
2013.01 - 2013.05
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Delta State University
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