Courtney Benefield
Glasgow,KY
Summary
Passionate educator who works hard to put kids first daily. Loves working with adults and students to help ensure all kids' needs are met. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advanced organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Glasgow Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual 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.
- Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Middle School Counselor
Glasgow Independent Schools
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Supported diverse learners with tailored counseling services to address unique needs and challenges effectively.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
- Improved communication between school staff, students, and families by organizing regular meetings to discuss student progress.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
- Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Barren County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2016
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
Education
Education Specialist - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY07-2017
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05-2008
Skills
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Student advocacy
- Social-emotional learning
- Student accommodation
- Compassionate
- Academic support
Timeline
High School Counselor
Glasgow Independent Schools
07.2021 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Glasgow Independent Schools
07.2016 - 06.2021
Middle School Classroom Teacher
Barren County Schools
08.2008 - 06.2016
Education Specialist - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science - Middle Grades Education
Western Kentucky University
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