EON GEORGE
Hampton,GA
Summary
Highly motivated, innovative, adaptable, and technically proficient Professor, Educator, Psychologist, Counselor, Mental Health Evaluator, and Academic Researcher. Trained and experienced in testing, assessment and evaluation, crisis intervention techniques, data collection, and supervisory consultation. Proficient in STATA and SPSS data analysis. Energetic Counselor and professor with over ten years of hands-on experience employing arange of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance, and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor (Developmental Psychology)
St. Thomas University
Current - Current
- Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabi
- Planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning
- Creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, development and higher order thinking and skills
- Developing and implementing assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
- Using appropriate and relevant instructional technology to deliver knowledge content
- Evaluating student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress
- Providing constructive, corrective, and encouraging feedback to facilitate student mastery of the content.
Adjunct Professor (Ethics and Standards in Psychology)
Purdue Global University
Current
- Developing, delivering, and reviewing course material and syllabi
- Planning and organizing instruction to enhance student learning
- Creating appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, development and higher order thinking and skills
- Setting up assessments based on departmental regulations and requirements
- Using appropriate and relevant instructional technology to deliver knowledge content
- Evaluating student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress
- Providing constructive, corrective, and encouraging feedback to facilitate student mastery of the content.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
Professional School Counselor
Clayton County Public Schools
Current
- Serve as lead counselor/ Provide mentorship and guidance to junior counselor
- Conduct Intelligence Tests, Educational/Achievement Evaluation, Aptitude Tests, and Projective Tests
- Develop individual and group level psychosocial and psycho emotional interventions
- Provide individual and group counseling services to meet remedial, developmental, and preventative needs of students
- Provide classroom level guidance lessons and interventions
- Consult and collaborate with teachers, parents, and relevant stakeholders to provide holistic support for students
- Serve as part of the student support team (SST, 504, EIP, IEP)
- Assist with student placement using appropriate educational assessment tools
- Develop and implement specific programs to boost academic performance and school attendance
- Develop and implement comprehensive school counseling program as per ASCA guidelines
- Collaborate with Social Worker, School Psychologist, and Behavior Specialist to address variety of students’ needs
- Perform school administrative duties
- Formulate and implement programs to address students’ multicultural/ ethnic identities
- Create and implement student transition program.
Curriculum and Program Developer (Developmental Psychology)
St. Thomas University
01.2022
- Research and develop instructional content for master’s level, testing-based developmental psychology course
- Review and recommend textbooks and academic course content
- Develop course material, syllabus, and procedures for content delivery
- Collaborate and setup instructional platform for content delivery.
Research Consultant
Guyana Water Inc.
01.2017
- Coordinate a research project to determine customer satisfaction levels with GWI
- Collaborate with professional team to formulate plans, create questionnaires for data collection, devise funding proposal for Study and satisfaction of local IRB
- Work with team to ascertain WHO grant for research
- Formulate TOR for questionnaire administration, data collection and data entry team
- Consult with University of Guyana and coordinators for establishment of project
- Coordinate preliminary study
- Write and present a paper based upon findings of preliminary study for Caribbean Waste and Water Association Conference.
Instructional Professional
Esther Jackson Elementary, Fulton County Schools
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked with individual students and small groups in severe Autism Spectrum Disorder Classroom to meet IEP goals and Objectives and reinforce learning
- Proactively assisted the certified staff, as well as led out in devising and implementing special strategies for teaching and reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students.
Counselor Intern
Flat Rock Middle School FCBOE
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Conducted weekly individual and small group sessions with boys, girls, and mixed groups on topics covering social skills, academic, career planning and behavioral issues
- Used PBIS and BSF therapy and ascertained notable success rates
- Collaborated with senior counselor and teachers to design intervention plans and address individual student concerns
- Advised and assisted students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying, social issues, and academic deficiencies
- Provided guidance instruction to eighth grade students about career awareness
- Effectively used GACollege 411 as a guidance tool for knowledge on high school options and scholarships
- Successfully introduced the use of Career Interest Inventory as an awareness tool.
Teacher
SL Lewis Elementary School FCBOE
09.2013 - 12.2014
- Successfully improved student participation in the Special Education classroom through integration of creative role-playing
- Collaborated with Support team on use and implementation RTI
- Extensive experience working with Special Education population and children with IEP.
Counselor/Therapist
Children and Teens Foundation
01.2010 - 05.2012
- Counseled individuals and families and provide support guidance and assistance to enable them to meet set behavioral, academic, and social goals
- Successfully provided empowerment to numerous teens and families through individual and group counseling and community support
- Created and applied cultural-based counseling plan for individual teens with adjustment issues and gender role concerns
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and their families.
Counselor/Psychometrician
Psychotherapy and Quality Service
05.2002 - 08.2007
- Performed psychological, psychosexual, and psychosocial testing to determine functionality of client and status of MR/DD
- Prepared treatment plans and provided counseling and psychotherapy
- Conducted a variety of psychological assessments to determine client mental health and cognitive abilities
- Trained new staff how to test and evaluate using Baileys, Stanford-Binet, WISC, WAIS, WPPSI and Vineland schemes
- Led weekly group and individual therapy sessions to enhance academic performance, cognitive functioning, interpersonal skills and healthy social relationships
- Conducted approximately 15-20 one-on-one counseling sessions per week.
Science Teacher
St. Marks Day School / Faith Elementary School
09.2001 - 02.2007
- Taught science to grades 6-8
- Monitor student progress
- Take corrective measures to enhance student learning abilities
- Designed curriculum in consultation with department as per the needs of the students
- Evaluated and assessed students' progress on a scheduled periodic basis
- Advised and consulted with departmental team and parents on students' progress and development
- Successfully earned over 72% passes in science regents and state exams three years in a row.
Minister
Guyana Conference of SDA
06.1996 - 04.2001
- Provided Church District organizational leadership
- Conducted a variety of administrative tasks to build relationships with members and promote standards and expectations of organization
- Provided necessary counseling and guidance to help congregants understand and overcome personal, social, and behavioral challenges, and facilitate spiritual and mental growth.
Math and Science Teacher
Wismar Christianburg High School
09.1989 - 06.1992
- Taught math and science to grades 6-10
- Designed curriculum as per the needs of the students
- Evaluated and assessed students' progress on assigned periodic basis
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative strategies
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students
- Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help
- Maintained a consistent 90% passes in both subject areas for two (1990-1992) consecutive years.
Education
Ph.D - Psychology (Cognition and Instruction)
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10.2021
Ed.D - Counseling and Supervision
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA12.2020
Ed.S - Counseling and Supervision
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2016
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA05.2015
Master of Arts - Psychology
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science/Theology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI05.1996
Skills
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Aptitude, achievement, and projective testing
- Psychological Assessment and Testing
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Suicide prevention training
- Cognitive Behavior Therapist
- Grief Counseling
- Career Counseling
- Qualitative and quantitative research processes
Certification
- GAPSC School Counseling P-12 (S-5, 6, 7)
- NCC
- LAPC
- ATS-W
- LAST
- CST
- (NYBOE)
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Caribbean Studies Association (CSA)
- National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)
Manuscripts Pending
Intimate Partner Violence in a Conservative Christian Denomination: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Activities
- Honor Roll/ Dean's List Andrews University 1993-1996
- Honor Graduate - Andrews 1996
Professional Presentations
- Presenter at the Caribbean Waste and Water Association Conference (2017)
- Presenter at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference (2021)
Publications
- A Comparative Analysis of Adolescent Aberrant Behavior and Hysterical Symptoms.
- Depression as a Predictor of Customer Satisfaction with Water Quality and Services Provided by GWI.
- Depression, Anxiety, and Intermittent Explosive Disorder Among Caribbean Black and African American Adolescents.
- An Investigation into Teachers Experience of Elementary School Students Behaviors and Different Learning Styles
Timeline
Adjunct Professor (Developmental Psychology)
St. Thomas University
Current - Current
Adjunct Professor (Ethics and Standards in Psychology)
Purdue Global University
Current
Professional School Counselor
Clayton County Public Schools
Current
Curriculum and Program Developer (Developmental Psychology)
St. Thomas University
01.2022
Research Consultant
Guyana Water Inc.
01.2017
Instructional Professional
Esther Jackson Elementary, Fulton County Schools
10.2015 - 05.2016
Counselor Intern
Flat Rock Middle School FCBOE
01.2015 - 04.2015
Teacher
SL Lewis Elementary School FCBOE
09.2013 - 12.2014
Counselor/Therapist
Children and Teens Foundation
01.2010 - 05.2012
Counselor/Psychometrician
Psychotherapy and Quality Service
05.2002 - 08.2007
Science Teacher
St. Marks Day School / Faith Elementary School
09.2001 - 02.2007
Minister
Guyana Conference of SDA
06.1996 - 04.2001
Math and Science Teacher
Wismar Christianburg High School
09.1989 - 06.1992
Ph.D - Psychology (Cognition and Instruction)
Grand Canyon University
Ed.D - Counseling and Supervision
University of West Georgia
Ed.S - Counseling and Supervision
University of West Georgia
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of West Georgia
Master of Arts - Psychology
Long Island University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Science/Theology
Andrews University