Douglas Morrison
Myrtle Beach,South Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at Horry County Schools, adept in individual counseling and behavioral assessment. Skilled in utilizing PowerSchool for data management, I fostered student success through personalized action plans and crisis intervention, while promoting inclusivity and collaboration among staff and parents. Compassionate and dedicated to student well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.1998 - 06.2026
- Assisted students in navigating academic and personal challenges.
- Developed individualized action plans to support student goals and well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and appropriate resources.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills, time management, and stress reduction techniques.
- Conducted IGP planning with all 8th grade students.
- Assisted with planning and implementing Master schedules and Teachers Schedules.
- Extract data from Powerschool for external and internal reports required by the district and the state.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations for distressed students.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress towards goals.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
Wait Staff Member
Centrearchy Restaurants Burro Locco and California Dreaming
05.1994 - 06.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Managed table assignments to optimize seating efficiency and guest experience.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and accuracy.
- Trained new staff on restaurant procedures and customer service standards.
- Processed customer orders using point-of-sale systems accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Education And Secondary Counseling
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina, SC12-1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, South Carolina, SC06-1993
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Behavioral assessment
- Career guidance
- Special education and 504 Plans
- Expert in PowerSchool software
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Conflict resolution
- Suicide prevention
- Student records management
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Horry County Schools
08.1998 - 06.2026
Wait Staff Member
Centrearchy Restaurants Burro Locco and California Dreaming
05.1994 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Master of Education And Secondary Counseling
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Coastal Carolina University