Elizabeth Gunter
Winter Haven
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Polk County School Board, adept at student advocacy and crisis intervention. Enhanced emotional well-being through tailored counseling and conflict resolution strategies, fostering a supportive environment. Skilled in behavioral assessments and parent-teacher collaboration, driving positive outcomes for at-risk students.
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor - Elementary
Polk County School Board
08.2007 - Current
- Assisted students in identifying academic and personal challenges to foster emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized support plans for at-risk students.
- Conducted group counseling sessions to enhance peer relationships and social skills.
- Provided resources and referrals for students requiring additional mental health services.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to facilitate positive school environments.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Engaged with parents and guardians to discuss student needs and promote involvement in school activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress for reporting purposes.
- Organized trainings on stress management and study skills for student development.
Human Services Technician - PRN/Part Time
TriCounty Human Services Inc.
07.2007 - Current
- Facilitated client assessments to identify needs and develop tailored service plans.
- Collaborated with staffing team to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals in need.
- Implemented best practices for case management, improving service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Mentored effective communication techniques and client engagement strategies.
- Adhered to strict client confidentiality laws and site-specific procedures to uphold privacy and provide best experience possible.
- Inputted information and obtained quantitative and qualitative data on client details to provide services requested.
- Established positive relationships with clients and assessed goals, working hard to address individual needs and tailor services to provide and opportunity to improve goals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing efficient and empathetic support in addressing their needs.
- Maintained confidentiality of client information according to legal and ethical standards, ensuring trust between clients, families, and staff members.
- Supported clients in navigating social service systems, advocating on their behalf when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved health and wellbeing.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for clients.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping skills and improve communication.
Facilitator
Early Childhood Management Services
09.1993 - 07.2007
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and communication skills for Child Development.
- Developed training materials and resources tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Mentored Parents/Families, promoting knowledge sharing best practices for Child Development.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to improve session effectiveness and participant engagement for parents.
- Evaluated participant performance to assess learning outcomes and areas for improvement for the child.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align facilitation strategies with organizational goals.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions Child Development.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
- Prepared written opinions or decisions regarding cases.
- Researched and analyzed individual parties' positions to understand dispute background.
Education
No Degree - Registered Mental Health Interen
Anne Shirley - LMHC
Orlando, FL08-2027
Master of Science - School Counseling
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL05-2009
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Polk Community College
Winter Haven, FL05-1997
General Education Studies
Auburndale Sr. High
Auburndale, FL06-1982
Skills
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavioral assessment
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Counseling and therapy
- Professional referral network
- IEP and special education
- Social-emotional learning
- Coping strategies
- Problem-solving
- Emotional support
- Relationship development
- Conflict management
- Administration collaboration
- Student records maintenance
- Decision-making
- Truancy counseling
- Student registration
- Abuse identification
- Critical thinking
- Staff supervision
- Student performance evaluations
- Enrollment planning
Timeline
School Counselor - Elementary
Polk County School Board
08.2007 - Current
Human Services Technician - PRN/Part Time
TriCounty Human Services Inc.
07.2007 - Current
Facilitator
Early Childhood Management Services
09.1993 - 07.2007
No Degree - Registered Mental Health Interen
Anne Shirley - LMHC
Master of Science - School Counseling
Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southeastern University
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Polk Community College
General Education Studies
Auburndale Sr. High
Similar Profiles
Jaime HaydenJaime Hayden
School Counselor at Polk County School Board, Polk Virtual SchoolSchool Counselor at Polk County School Board, Polk Virtual School
Brian GiardinaBrian Giardina
Teacher (Polk Virtual School) at Polk County School BoardTeacher (Polk Virtual School) at Polk County School Board
McKenna BridgesMcKenna Bridges
Childcare Services Specialist- Health Team at Polk County School Board-Early ChildhoodChildcare Services Specialist- Health Team at Polk County School Board-Early Childhood
Nancy SantarpiaNancy Santarpia
ESE Pre-K Paraprofessional at Polk County School BoardESE Pre-K Paraprofessional at Polk County School Board
Erin AbdullahErin Abdullah
Customer Coordinator at The Salt Room Winter HavenCustomer Coordinator at The Salt Room Winter Haven