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Eleshia Shipp

Educator
Huntington Beach

Summary

Committed educator enthusiastically pursuing a position as a school counselor. School Counselor offering six years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help educate individuals who work with children suffering from the adverse effects inflicted because of trauma and poverty. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in children to provide preventive counseling and helpful strategies. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program. Eager to contribute as an invaluable new employee and make a difference in the lives of students. Hardworking educator passionate about improving individual and community mental health through education and public awareness. Motivated teacher, counselor and relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Ready to offer 25 years of related experience in working with families, fellow educators and children.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Counselor

Oxford Preparatory Academy-Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo, California
08.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
  • Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
  • Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
  • Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
  • Increased awareness of diversity and inclusion issues among student body by implementing targeted educational programs.

School Counselor

Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
Placentia , California
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • 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.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting education.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Attended home visits with district personnel to our McKinney-Vento students.
  • Collaborated with district personnel during CAT meetings to address the needs, concerns and outcomes for student situations.

Classroom Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.

School Counselor

Nixa Public Schools
Nixa, Missouri
08.2017 - 05.2019
  • Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with Missouri standards.
  • Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
  • Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements.
  • Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
  • Facilitated academic improvement for students receiving services from our Tiered Support .
  • Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement around transfer and enrollment.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments which determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.

First Grade Teacher

Nixa Public Schools
Nixa , Missouri
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for all subject areas.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
  • Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress using to update and enhance learning plans.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Provided psychological support for an Intermediate building housing over 430

First Grade Teacher

Republic School District
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

First and Third Grade Teacher

Clever Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2013
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
  • Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child''s education.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
  • Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
  • Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
08.2014 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
08.1999 - 05.2003

Skills

    Program development and management

Curriculum Development

Differentiated instruction

Syllabus development

Group facilitation

Student mentoring

Individual and family support

Data-driven decision making

Student records management

Individualized education programs

Counseling and therapy

Solutions-focused

Trauma Informed

Training program development

Curriculum design

Excellent Communication

Multitasking Abilities

Timeline

School Counselor

Oxford Preparatory Academy-Mission Viejo
08.2023 - Current

School Counselor

Placentia Yorba Linda Unified School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

Classroom Teacher

Springfield Public Schools
01.2021 - 06.2021

School Counselor

Nixa Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019

First Grade Teacher

Nixa Public Schools
08.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Arts - Counseling

Lindenwood University
08.2014 - 08.2017

First Grade Teacher

Republic School District
08.2013 - 05.2015

First and Third Grade Teacher

Clever Elementary School
08.2007 - 05.2013

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Missouri State University
08.2007 - 12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Missouri State University
08.1999 - 05.2003

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