Cormiere Bishop

This position requires direct service of students and families experiencing homelessness and high poverty and offering assistance in the following areas:

- Connect students/families with resources i.e. housing,

food, clothing, utility and rent assistance and other needs

they require.

- Familiarity with the McKinney-Vento Act, providing items

to students experiencing homelessness, which include

technology to assist them which allows them to

continue their education uninterrupted

- Collaborate with the Regional Food Bank by receiving

monthly deliveries

- Stock and maintain the EPIC food pantry

- Weekly food deliveries to student's families experiencing

food insecurity

- Provide support to families by making mental health

referrals and referrals to New Beginnings for parenting

assistance

- Attend family engagement affairs

- Attend trainings as needed

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Weekly in class lessons providing curriculum of SEL (Social Emotional Learning).
• Weekly anger management groups
• Crisis Intervention - DHS, Police calls/reports for suspected child abuse
• Provided training to teachers regarding mandatory reporting / class management
• Class lessons providing Bullying curriculum
• Daily duties: lunch and after school
• Meeting with children, teachers and families to support students' academic growth and social development.
• Planning and developing curriculum for classroom presentations.
• Documenting important conversations/meetings with parents, caregivers, and staff.
• Providing in-service training and guidance for teachers.
• Assisting with development of training and behavioral goals for IEP and 504 meetings.
• Assist students with difficulties they may face at school or at home.
• Identify learning disabilities in students, while offering guidance to assist students and improve academic performance
• Work closely with parents and teachers to develop behavioral plans to improve students' behavior in the academic setting.
• Partnered with community organizations to provide additional resources and support for students and their families.
• Regularly participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay informed about current trends and best practices in guidance counseling.
• Maintained accurate records of all counseling sessions to ensure accountability and compliance with state regulations.
• Fostered a safe learning environment through conflict resolution techniques and maintaining open lines of communication between students, teachers, and parents.
• Enhanced student emotional well-being by implementing comprehensive guidance counseling programs.
• Served as an advocate for students during disciplinary meetings ensuring fair treatment and consideration of individual circumstances.
• Collaborated with teachers to identify and address students'' academic, social, and emotional needs for improved overall performance.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, addressing critical incidents effectively while safeguarding student welfare.
• Promoted a positive school culture with character education programs that encouraged respect, responsibility, empathy, and kindness among all community members.

• Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
• Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
• 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.
• Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
• Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
• Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
• Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
• Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
• Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
• Implemented successful scholarship search strategies, resulting in increased financial aid opportunities for students.
• Enhanced student college application success by providing tailored guidance and support throughout the process.
• Boosted graduation rates by identifying at-risk students early on and providing targeted interventions.
• Designed engaging workshops on topics such as resume building, interview skills, and goal-setting to prepare students for the job market.
• Improved communication between parents, students, and teachers by organizing regular meetings to discuss academic progress and goals.
• Provided crisis intervention services when needed, addressing mental health concerns in a timely fashion with appropriate referrals.
• Collaborated with school staff to develop effective intervention plans for struggling students, promoting academic improvement and personal growth.
• Reduced student stress levels by implementing effective time management strategies and organizational skills.
• Created a supportive environment for diverse student populations with various academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Evaluated student transcripts regularly to ensure proper course placement and timely graduation requirements fulfillment.
• Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies to coordinate services that support the overall well-being of students.
• Developed personalized academic plans for students, taking into account their interests, abilities, and future aspirations.
• Organized informative college visits and guest speakers to expose students to various post-secondary education options.
• Coordinated standardized testing procedures, ensuring accuracy in administration and reporting of results.
• Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
• Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
• Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
• Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.

• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
• Worked directly with students experiencing homelessness
• Collaborated with school/districts as a liaison to ensure that students received assistance mandated through the McKinney-Vento Act.
• Provided students with basic needs, i.e. shelter, clothing, academic assistance, college readiness, employment assistance, financial assistance, mental and medical assistance as well as any and all other needs.
• Special events, Christmas and graduation celebrations and prom prep
• Funding for graduation and prom as well as transportation.
• Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.