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Darbi Gibson

McAlester,Ok

Summary

Dynamic school counselor/educational leader with demonstrated capabilities in mentorship, as well as academic, vocational, and developmental counseling and a track record of collaboration with both students and colleagues to promote an atmosphere of success and achievement for all students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor- Key Academy, Virtual, and Senior

McAlester High School
McAlester, Oklahoma, United States
05.2016 - 10.2020
  • Observes and monitors student behavior and responses to counseling and guidance.
  • Communicates with peers, administrators and parents to meet and exceed educational goals for students.
  • Monitors students’ academic progress and referred students who were struggling to resources available to meet their needs.
  • Collaborates with peers to coordinate freshman enrollment/orientation
  • Conducts pre-enrollment and informational meetings for students and parents
  • Engages in difficult conversations with parents regarding their student's behavioral, academic, and disciplinary needs
  • Prepares state reports for testing and counseling
  • Enrolls and modifies student scheduling based on their academic needs
  • Actively monitors the transcripts of students to ensure academic needs are being met
  • Collaborates in the supervision of student IEP, multi-handicapped student placement and scheduling.
  • Conducts Senior Graduation Requirement audits
  • Partners with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
  • Collaborates with a faculty to provide tutorial program for virtual students in need of extra help.
  • Provides referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
  • Meets with students to conduct individual assessments which determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Assists students with career and future-education planning.

English Teacher/Avid Site Team Member

Mcalester Public Schools
Mcalester, Oklahoma
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative lesson plans and collaborative exercises.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and lesson plans
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on topics such as poetry, novel structure, and translation and adaptation.
  • Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Planned, evaluated, and revised curriculum, course content and materials and methods of instruction as indicated per student needs.

District Test Coordinator

Hanna Public Schools
Hanna, Ok
07.2014 - 05.2015
  • Supervised the district testing program and made recommendations to the administration to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Acted as the district liaison to communicate testing procedures with all test administrators, proctors and the Oklahoma State Department of Education
  • Administered ACT's EXPLORE and PLAN tests.
  • Submitted data for federal, state or local mandated reports as related to students and staff.
  • Attended workshops and professional conferences to continuously administer the improvement of testing programs
  • Observed and followed school district policies and ensure their activities conform to district guidelines
  • Provided day-to-day support for school testing coordinators with duties/responsibilities related to the state testing program, the implementation of state and local tests, and provide technical support for online testing management systems.
  • Managed all aspects of the state online test materials ordering system, including print orders and test materials with special modifications.
  • Followed state procedures regarding securing, storing, and destroying testing materials.

School Counselor/Psychology/PFL Teacher

Hanna Public School
Hanna, OK
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Served on several school committees and assisted in revising policies and rules.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Frequently attended IEP meetings and knowledgeable in special education accommodations
  • Collaborated with students and teachers to structure academic goals
  • Maintained accurate student records and transcripts while protecting confidentiality
  • Provided academic, individual and group counseling
  • Taught/counseled a variety of grade levels and educational settings
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed a classroom instructional program for Financial Literacy which aligned with the Oklahoma State Department of Education standards
  • Transitioned between several professional roles throughout the day
  • Quickly adjusted to changes in schedules, students changing needs and organizational objectives
  • Offered uncompromising integrity, resourcefulness and diligence in achieving both long term and short term counseling and academic goals for students from all socioeconomic classes
  • Promoted an atmosphere of higher education among students through student field-trips to career/college events and collaboration with technology centers and colleges

Education

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

East Central University
Ada
2017

M.Ed. - School Counseling

East Central University
Ada, OK
2014

Skills

  • Community and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Focused on improving and building positive school culture
  • Mentorship and team-building oriented
  • Experienced in standardized testing and coordination
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
  • Grant program management knowledge and experience
  • Ability to de-escalate students, parents, faculty in vulnerable emotional state
  • Crisis intervention skills/ Lifelines trained
  • Culturally-sensitive and experience working with translator to communicate with parents as needed
  • Scheduling expertise
  • Student and faculty relationship building skills
  • Attention to streamlining processes for efficiency
  • Experienced in professional development planning

Certification

Psychology/Sociology 

English Language Arts 

School Counseling 

Secondary Principal

References

 David Dewalt- Hanna Public School Principal- (580) 434-2922

 Paula Meadows- McAlester Public School Principal - (918) 429-2759

 Stephanie Holt- McAlester Public School Curriculum Director- (918) 423-4771

 Mendy Tubbs- McAlester Public School Principal- (918) 423-4776

Timeline

Counselor- Key Academy, Virtual, and Senior

McAlester High School
05.2016 - 10.2020

English Teacher/Avid Site Team Member

Mcalester Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2016

School Counselor/Psychology/PFL Teacher

Hanna Public School
08.2014 - 06.2015

District Test Coordinator

Hanna Public Schools
07.2014 - 05.2015

M.Ed. - Educational Leadership

East Central University

M.Ed. - School Counseling

East Central University

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