Deanna Roberts
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor/Lead Team Member
IDEA Public Schools
Jacksonville, FL
07.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the vision for campus family engagement, social emotional learning program, and coordination of mental health and counseling support for scholars
- Assigned responsibilities to campus team members and held them accountable for completion
- I collaborated with multiple community service organizations and local churches to develop outreach programs for students at risk.
- Planned and executed PD sessions on social/emotional education topics for teachers and staff
- Worked with parents as an educational advocate and provided secondary education resources for parents
- Facilitated group sessions to address topics such as bullying prevention, peer relationships, and stress management.
Dean of Students
River City Science Academy
Jacksonville, FL
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the establishment of a new school location
- Led operations of safety and security procedures and requirements
- Provided disciplinary and positive behavior systems for scholars K-6th grade
- Managed disciplinary and conduct data
Professional School Counselor
KIPP VOICE Academy
Jacksonville, FL
07.2015 - 04.2021
- Created tailored lesson plans for Pre-K through 8th grade students in all areas of concern for students, educators, and parents
- Monitored graduation records, transcripts, and classes and provided social/emotional/academic support to over 500 students
- Analyzed student trends to develop data-driven group and individualized intervention action plans
- Planned and executed PD sessions on social/emotional education topics for teachers and staff
- Worked with parents as an educational advocate and provided secondary education resources for parents
- Oversaw direct observations and student assisted interviews for IEP and 504 plans
- Counseled students during individual and group counseling sessions to improve behavior, academic performance, and lead them through crisis intervention
- Successfully ran support groups for girls and boys, anger management groups, grief groups, anti-bullying clubs, and restorative justice groups
Education
Master of Education in School Counseling -
University of North Florida
01.2016
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
01.2007
Skills
Strong Communication Skills
Educational Advocacy
Tutoring and Mentoring
Presentation and Public Speaking Skills
Community Outreach and Partnerships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Career Counseling Expertise
Suicide Prevention Techniques
Social-Emotional Learning Facilitation
Support for Special Education
Academic Advising Services
Individual Counseling Proficiency
Confidential services
Career advising
Student Records Management
Academic advisement
Rational problem solving
Diverse student populations
Certification
- GUIDANCE AND SCHOOL COUNSELING K-12 GRADE
- PROFESSIONAL TEACHING FOR K-6th GRADE
- CLINICAL EDUCATOR TRAINING
- ESOL ENDORSED – WIDA
- CERTIFIED TEST ADMINISTRATOR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional School Counselor/Lead Team Member
IDEA Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Dean of Students
River City Science Academy
06.2021 - 09.2021
Professional School Counselor
KIPP VOICE Academy
07.2015 - 04.2021
Master of Education in School Counseling -
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education -
Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University