Emily L. Walthall
Shreveport,LA
Summary
I am a currently a Caddo Parish School Counselor and formerly an elementary school teacher with 22 years of teaching and leadership experience. I aim to expand my skills into a Mental Health Provider role, offering a deep understanding and application of interpersonal dynamics, case management, and diverse population advocacy. I plan to utilize my school counseling experience, educational leadership experience, teaching skills, and ability to work well with others in any environment to maximize a progressive employer’s success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor for Pre-K through Second Grade
University Elementary School
Shreveport, LA
08.2015 - Current
- SBLC Chairperson; formulate educational goals and coordinate evaluations for 504/Bulletin 1508
- RtI Team Leader; instruct teachers in the area of academic intervention; plan for student improvement
- Conduct whole class, individual, and group counseling lessons and sessions
- Maintain student data to assess needs within the school
- Meet with stakeholders to formulate plans for school improvement
- State Testing Coordinator for University Elementary
- Organize and manage student enrollment
- School leader to facilitate and maintain AdvancED accreditation for Caddo Parish
- Screen and assess students for academic or behavioral concerns
School Counselor for Pre-K through Second Grade
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Shreveport, LA
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Analyzed student data as well as create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school
- Lead cluster groups and provide demonstration lessons/Lead leadership team meetings in analyzing data
- Coached and team teach to career teachers
- Collaborated to determine the adoption of learning resources
- Partnered with the principal in evaluating/observing other teachers
School Counselor ('09-'10) & Third Grade Teacher ('05-'09)
Forest Hill Elementary School
Shreveport, LA
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Followed the Louisiana Common Core State Standards for Third Grade
- Led grade level team in planning and coordinating events
- Awarded Alliance for Education Mini Grant
- Awarded KTBS One Class at a Time Grant
- Maintained 504 plans and conducted evaluations for 504 eligibility; Served as SBLC chairperson
Second Grade Teacher
Claiborne Magnet Elementary School
09.2003 - 08.2010
- Instructed second grade students in all subject areas
- Lead Fourth Grade LEAP tutoring sessions
- Collaborated with grade level to plan and develop unique lessons
Education
MA Plus 30 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LA12-2025
Master’s Degree - School Counseling and Guidance
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA03-2003
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Critical thinking
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Mental health assessments
Affiliations
Member of Louisiana Association of Counselors
Member of American Counseling Association
Member of American School Counseling Association
Certification
Provisional LPC
National Board Certified Counselor
Timeline
School Counselor for Pre-K through Second Grade
University Elementary School
08.2015 - Current
School Counselor for Pre-K through Second Grade
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
08.2010 - 07.2015
School Counselor ('09-'10) & Third Grade Teacher ('05-'09)
Forest Hill Elementary School
08.2005 - 08.2010
Second Grade Teacher
Claiborne Magnet Elementary School
09.2003 - 08.2010
MA Plus 30 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Master’s Degree - School Counseling and Guidance
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Louisiana Tech University