Dustin W. Davis
Bolivar,MO
Summary
Professional with robust background in student guidance and mental health support, prepared for this role. Demonstrates strong skills in crisis intervention, academic advising, and emotional well-being strategies. Excels in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Recognized for empathy, active listening, and student-centered approach, fostering supportive and inclusive school environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Bolivar Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
- Reduced instances of bullying by implementing school-wide anti-bullying programs and fostering a culture of respect.
- Promoted positive behavior among students through the implementation of school-wide behavior management strategies.
- Served as an advocate for at-risk youth within the middle school population by working closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on intervention efforts.
- Initiated peer mentorship program, pairing older students with younger ones for guidance and support throughout the school year.
- Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty members on topics such as trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and diversity training.
- Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
Elementary School Counselor
Williams Elementary, Springfield School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
- To provide support to all students through the implementation of the three pillars of Counseling Services: Academic, College & Career, Social & Emotional
- Prepare all students for their future by providing a comprehensive school counseling program which includes: personalized responsive services to support immediate needs, engaging social-emotional learning to equip students to face life’s challenges, and relevant academic planning to empower students to achieve life-long personal and career goals
- Serve as advocates for all students, equipping every student with skills to enable them to reach their highest potential in a diverse society
Counselor
Neosho School District, Central Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Implements the guidance and counseling curriculum: Conducts guidance and counseling learning activities in the classroom as planned in conjunction with school administration and teachers; consults with and/or is a resource person for teachers to incorporate guidance and counseling learning activities into the regular education curricula
- Guides and counsels groups and individual students through the development of educational plans and career exploration: Provides orientation activities for students new to the school; participates in orientation programs for parents and students; assists students in grade level transitions and into post-secondary opportunities (high school guidance and counseling program); informs students and their parents of test results and their implications for educational planning; provides resource and information to assist in career awareness and career exploration activities; assists students with the development, implementation, and revision (as needed) of Personal Plans of Study (middle-school and high school guidance and counseling program)
- Counsels small groups and individual students with problems: Conducts structured, goal-oriented counseling sessions to meet the identified needs of individuals or groups of students
- Session topics at the elementary level may include enhancing self-awareness and identity, and addressing problems in the areas of: academic motivation and achievement, behavior, socialization skills, family issues, substance abuse, and child abuse (emotional, physical, and sexual)
Counselor
Seneca School District, Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Provide a full range of professional student services, including group and individual counseling activities, to assist children in grades K-3 in their development of academic and social skills; also provides consultation services to parents and school staff to assist in the identification of the needs of children, to prevent and resolve problems and conflicts, and to promote an understanding of children’s strengths, weaknesses, limitations
- Coordinate with teachers, administrators, resource specialists and/or community (e.g
- Service clubs, courts, child protective services, etc.) for the purpose of providing/receiving requested information and/or making recommendations
- Counsels students, parents, and guardians for the purpose of enhancing student success, academically, socially, and emotionally in school
- Develop a variety of special programs and classes (e.g
- Group and teamwork, leadership, bullying, coping with divorce or death, and social skills) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition from elementary to intermediate school or help with life and academic skills
- Monitor students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success
- Prepares a wide variety of materials (e.g
- Lesson plans, group counseling, work with behavior specialist on student’s behavior needs, and etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
Practicum Placement
Seneca School District
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Monthly attendance reports, helping with school assemblies, Bright Futures meetings, helping with weekly snack pack program, providing resources for students and their families, homeless evaluations with students within the district, once a week mentoring with a student during lunch and providing breakfast duties each morning in the cafeteria
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Implementer
Bill and Virginia Leffen Center for Autism
04.2013 - 08.2014
- Apply Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy with children, teens, young adults
- Throughout my job I worked with building relationships with families, while I completed therapy for their family member
- While employed with the Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism I also volunteered, I was able to help start a fundraiser called Clay’s for a Cause
- I spent time traveling the four states getting sponsors, and attending weekly meetings
Education
Psychological Examiner -
Lindenwood University
05.2020
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
05.2018
Bachelors of Social Work -
Missouri State University
05.2016
Associates Degree - Social Work
Crowder College
05.2014
Skills
- Multicultural competence
- Individual counseling
- Mental health support
- Suicide prevention
- Academic advising
- Special education support
- Parent collaboration
- Social-emotional learning
- Trauma Inform Training for staff
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
Certification
Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E)
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Bolivar Schools
08.2021 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Williams Elementary, Springfield School District
08.2020 - 07.2021
Counselor
Neosho School District, Central Elementary
08.2019 - 07.2020
Counselor
Seneca School District, Elementary
08.2016 - 07.2019
Practicum Placement
Seneca School District
01.2016 - 05.2016
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Implementer
Bill and Virginia Leffen Center for Autism
04.2013 - 08.2014
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Lindenwood University
Bachelors of Social Work -
Missouri State University
Associates Degree - Social Work
Crowder College
Certified Trauma and Resilience Specialist in Education (CTRS-E)
Psychological Examiner -
Lindenwood University
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