Erica Andra
Washington,UT
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused counselor and advisor with a background in providing comprehensive support and crisis intervention. Proven track record of driving student success through collaborative efforts with administrators, teachers, and parents. Experienced in both one-on-one assistance and group instruction, with a particular talent for facilitating college and vocational applications. Demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to the dynamic changes inherent in education and counseling services. Proficient in supportive listening and team leadership with a passion for fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment. Committed to empowering students to overcome challenges and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Counselor
Success Academy Charter Schools
St. George, UT
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborating with teachers, parents, other educators and the community to support student achievement.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations.
- Sterling Scholar Coordinator.
- Classroom instruction teaching school counseling curriculum to students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Organized extracurricular activities designed to promote self-esteem, team building skills and healthy relationships between peers. Random Acts of Kindness week annually.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals and encouragement.
- Provided guidance regarding college admissions process including scholarship applications, financial aid options and application deadlines.
School Counselor
Snow Canyon Middle School
St. George, UT
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Weakly group Counseling to 8th and 9th graders to promote social connections, social skills and emotional support
- Parent and Student College and Career Readiness Meetings
- Provided crisis intervention for students facing difficult life situations.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning. Annual Substance abuse prevention presenter.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
Desiner Draperies of St. George
Owner
Washington, UT
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Provided complimentary in-home consultations to prospective clients to gather ideas and promote design service.
- Designed and fabricated custom home furnishings consisting of window treatments, pillows and bedding.
- Worked with installers and other fabricators in the community.
- Identified needs of customers.
- Handled all aspects of ownership and operator of a custom home furnishing business.
Education
M. Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Technical University
St. George05.2014
Skills
- Career Advising
- Listening Actively
- Academic Advisement
- Career Planning
- Community Resource Intelligence
- Time Line Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Attention to Detail
- Driven and Determined
- Client Relations
Certification
Certified Master Practitioner of
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Hypnotherapy (American Board of Hypnotherapy)
- Time Line Therapy
Timeline
Head Counselor
Success Academy Charter Schools
07.2019 - Current
School Counselor
Snow Canyon Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Desiner Draperies of St. George
Owner
01.2009 - 01.2017
M. Ed. - Educational Psychology
University of Utah
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Utah Technical University
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