David Gibson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 29 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
06.1997 - 07.2022
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
High School Counselor
06.1992 - 05.1997
- 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.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2007
No Degree - General NonDegree
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC06.1995
Master of Arts - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH06.1981
Skills
- Financial Aid Applications
- Post-Counseling Needs Review
- Instructional Techniques
- Behavior Policy Enforcement
- Crisis Situations
- School Engagement
- 504 Plans
Certification
- Licensed School Counselor
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
06.1997 - 07.2022
High School Counselor
06.1992 - 05.1997
Master of Educational Leadership - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
No Degree - General NonDegree
Winthrop University
Master of Arts - Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
Bowling Green State University