Dina Richter
Nashville,TN
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Grassland Middle School
Franklin, TN
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to ensure that all students are receiving appropriate services.
- Provided support during standardized testing periods by administering tests and offering encouragement.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
School Counseling Intern
Percy Priest Elementary
Nashville, TN
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Facilitated small group sessions with students to discuss social and emotional issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services for students in need of immediate assistance.
- Created lesson plans focused on life skills development, including goal setting and decision making.
- Counseled individuals regarding personal problems that may interfere with academic achievement.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Offered counseling services to 15 students.
College and Academic Advisor
Lipscomb Academy
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted individual meetings with students to discuss options and assist in developing a plan of action.
- Assisted students in researching potential colleges, scholarships, grants, financial aid opportunities and other resources.
- Advocated for student needs during the college application process.
- Created workshops on topics such as test preparation, essay writing and interviewing skills.
- Reviewed applications for admission to post-secondary institutions such as universities or trade schools.
- Supported the development of an online resource center containing useful materials related to college admissions.
- Participated in regular professional development activities to stay up-to-date on changes in the field of college counseling.
- Assisted students in career planning and provided scholarship facilities to deserving students.
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
Family Business Liaison
Turtle Wax, Inc.
Addison, IL
09.1997 - Current
- Educated clients and families on tools to communicate better and negotiate issues for improved family relationships.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
- Developed governance structure for next generation of family members.
- Conducted bimonthly Family Council meetings which updated family members on current business issues.
Substitute Teacher, Prek3-8th Grade
St. Edwards School
Nashville, TN
03.2022 - Current
Sunday School Teacher, 5/6th Grades
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Nashville, TN
09.2022 - Current
Education
M.Ed - School Counseling
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN08.2024
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University
Chicago, IL08.1997
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Educational Studies
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN08.1994
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Grassland Middle School
03.2024 - 06.2024
School Counseling Intern
Percy Priest Elementary
01.2024 - 04.2024
College and Academic Advisor
Lipscomb Academy
08.2023 - 01.2024
Sunday School Teacher, 5/6th Grades
St. Ann's Catholic Church
09.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher, Prek3-8th Grade
St. Edwards School
03.2022 - Current
Family Business Liaison
Turtle Wax, Inc.
09.1997 - Current
M.Ed - School Counseling
Lipscomb University
Master of Education - Human Services And Counseling
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Educational Studies
Vanderbilt University
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