Connie Cuffee

Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents as related to student progress for school counselor use.

• Improved school counselor productivity with regular communication and progress updates.
• Assisted school district's Technology Department by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
• Enhanced student and parent satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
• Developed comprehensive reports for Superintendent, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
• Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
• Assisted in recruitment and hiring of new school counselors by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
• Organized district-wide events such as career fairs, college fairs, ACT, PSAT and SAT testing.

• Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
• Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, out-of-state, private and vocational schools.
• Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
• Supported emotional well-being of students through individual and group counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
• Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
• Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
• Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
• Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
• Improved college acceptance rates by assisting students with application and scholarship processes.
• Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counseling practices.
• Advocated for student needs in disciplinary matters, promoting restorative justice practices that foster accountability and personal growth.
• Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve my students.
• Used standardized assessments and academic records to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.