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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Deanna Myers

Charleston,WV

Summary

Compassionate and data-driven School Counselor with extensive experience supporting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of diverse student populations. Skilled in building trusting relationships, implementing Tier 1 SEL programs, and coordinating testing, SAT, and attendance interventions. Known for advocating trauma-informed, student-centered practices that promote regulation, empathy, and resilience. Collaborative team member who partners with staff and families to remove barriers to learning and create a supportive school climate—both in person and virtual settings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

Kanawha County Schools
08.2020 - Current
  • Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling to promote academic success, emotional regulation, and positive behavior.
  • Coordinate SAT and testing programs (WVGSA, benchmarks, accommodations) to ensure compliance and equitable student support.
  • Lead student assistance and behavior intervention efforts, collaborating with teachers and administrators to identify and support at-risk students.
  • Implement Tier 1 SEL programming (Second Step) and data-driven interventions that build empathy, conflict resolution, and coping skills.
  • Serve as Title IX Coordinator, managing confidential reports and ensuring district compliance.
  • Oversee the Education Elevator Mentorship Program, pairing students with community mentors to increase belonging and engagement.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with families and community agencies to enhance attendance, mental health, and academic achievement.
  • Collect and analyze attendance, behavioral, and academic data to guide program decisions and measure outcomes.

Elementary School Counselor

Mason County Schools; Leon Elementary and Ashton Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling to promote academic success, emotional regulation, and positive behavior.
  • Coordinate SAT and testing programs (WVGSA, benchmarks, accommodations) to ensure compliance and equitable student support.
  • Lead student assistance and behavior intervention efforts, collaborating with teachers and administrators to identify and support at-risk students.
  • Implement Tier 1 SEL programming and data-driven interventions that build empathy, conflict resolution, and coping skills.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with families and community agencies to enhance attendance, mental health, and academic achievement.
  • Collect and analyze attendance, behavioral, and academic data to guide program decisions and measure outcomes.
  • Assisted in developing school-wide policies around bullying prevention efforts that led to a decrease in reported incidents.
  • Collaborated with external mental health professionals to provide comprehensive support services.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.

Elementary School Counselor

Lincoln County Schools; Ranger Elementary, Guyan Valley Middle School, Hamlin Elementary/Middle
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Delivered comprehensive counseling services across multiple schools, fostering student growth through SEL, academic guidance, and family engagement.
  • Supported multi-grade levels through trauma-informed and student-centered approaches.
  • Provide individual, small-group, and classroom counseling to promote academic success, emotional regulation, and positive behavior.
  • Implement Tier 1 SEL programming and data-driven interventions that build empathy, conflict resolution, and coping skills.

Education

Masters in School Counseling - School Counseling

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
05-2015

Bachelor's - Youth Development

WVSU
Dunbar, WV
12-2013

Associate of Applied Science - Community Behavioral Health

Kanawha Valley CTC (Now BridgeValley)
Dunbar
08-2007

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School
Lincoln, WV
05-2007

Skills

  • Self-esteem building
  • Classroom management
  • Career exploration
  • Parent-teacher collaboration
  • Suicide prevention
  • Group counseling
  • Advocacy
  • Individual counseling
  • Empathy development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Goal setting
  • Crisis intervention

Accomplishments

  • Created a schoolwide behavior-tracking and attendance-improvement system.
  • Coordinated district and state testing with 100% compliance.
  • Developed and implemented new student SEL supports post-COVID
  • Developed a Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) aligned with ASCA standards to support attendance, behavior, and academic growth.
  • Supported students with trauma backgrounds through targeted small-group and individual counseling.

Certification

  • West Virginia Professional School Counselor Certificate (K-12)- WV Dept. of Edu.
  • Mandated Reporter Training- WVDE/Safe Schools
  • Title XI Coordinator Training- Kanawha County Schools
  • WVDE Testing Coordinator Training- WV Dept. of Edu.
  • Student Assistance Team (SAT) Coordinator Training- KCS
  • Second Step SEL Implementation Training- Committee for Children
  • Crisis Prevention and De-escalation Training- KCS

Timeline

Elementary School Counselor

Kanawha County Schools
08.2020 - Current

Elementary School Counselor

Mason County Schools; Leon Elementary and Ashton Elementary
08.2016 - 06.2020

Elementary School Counselor

Lincoln County Schools; Ranger Elementary, Guyan Valley Middle School, Hamlin Elementary/Middle
08.2015 - 06.2016

Masters in School Counseling - School Counseling

Marshall University

Bachelor's - Youth Development

WVSU

Associate of Applied Science - Community Behavioral Health

Kanawha Valley CTC (Now BridgeValley)

High School Diploma -

Lincoln County High School

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