Erica Emilio
McDonough
Summary
Professional counselor with strong foundation in student support and development. Known for effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and adapt to changing needs while consistently achieving positive outcomes for students. Skilled in individual and group counseling, academic planning, and crisis intervention, creating supportive and results-driven environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Locust Grove Elementary School
02.2024 - Current
- Utilizing needs assessments, data from attendance, behavior, and academics to form small groups that will benefit the student.
- Willingness and desire to learn to ensure a full and comprehensive school counseling program.
- Working with guardians to provide students services such as counseling outside of schools, as well as letting them know I am still available to the guardians to support their student.
- Joining forces with Counseling Team, School Administrators, teachers, and other personnel in planning, setting up, and executing End of Year awards ceremony.
- Personally implemented a new student orientation at the school that included a get to know you game, a presentation introducing many important figures at the school, concluding with a question and answer time.
- Assist in chronic discipline meetings.
- Conducting numerous positive peer mediations.
- Implement, organize and follow trough career and truck day for the entire school which includes communicating with parents/volunteers and scheduling with administrators and teachers.
- Classroom core curriculum lessons facilitated monthly from data and needs assessments of grade level, classroom, teacher recommendation and what is needed yearly.
- Collaborating with other school counselor in planning, setting up, and execution Student of the month celebrations.
- Work in partnership with other counselors, Mental Health and Wellness Facilitator, and Social Worker in Care Team Meetings to go over attendance and overall needs for students
- Achieving a successful Giving Tree program during the Holiday season from a needs assessment with teachers and school personnel to getting the gifts to the families in need.
- Adhere to protocol of Speak Up Be Safe lessons for grades K-2.
- Organizer and keeper of the school clothes closet for students that are in need.
- Filling out and submitting DFCS reports and keep up with correspondence with case workers.
- Adhere to Henry County Schools’ Policy for Suicide protocol as needed.
Travel Agent
Travelmation LLC
06.2018 - Current
- An independent contractor withing a large-scale travel agency. The book of business is grown by the agents’ sole ability. Capable of working with individuals, couples, and families to make memorable vacations. Ability to work with a wide variety of clientele from various cultures and learned what is important to them.
Bakery Chef
The Lazy Llama
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed all bakery related tasks as the sole bakery chef at a local coffee shop. A loyal customer base was built as a result of quality ingredients and meticulously detailed recipes. Inventory was scaled based on demand. Followed all procedures and protocols to ensure a healthy and safe environment.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Clayton College & State University
Morrow, GA05.2005
College Prep With Distinction -
Mount Zion High School
Jonesboro, GA05.2001
Skills
- Counseling services focused on ethical practices
- Strong familiarity with Infinite Campus functionalities
- Partnering with teachers for SEL lesson planning
- Design instructional materials based on ASCA framework
- Develop and analyze data and needs assessments to form and lead small groups
- Partner with administration to fulfill school and counseling targets
- Support students in goal development
- Educational counseling expertise
- Assessment for ongoing assistance
- Advocating for needs of students, parents, and other stakeholders
- Receptive to constructive feedback
- Support students in building effective communication skills
- Guiding students while respecting independence
- Support effective conflict resolution
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Locust Grove Elementary School
02.2024 - Current
Bakery Chef
The Lazy Llama
09.2021 - 09.2022
Travel Agent
Travelmation LLC
06.2018 - Current
Master of Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Human Services
Clayton College & State University
College Prep With Distinction -
Mount Zion High School
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
- August 2023 - December 2023
- Ola High School, McDonough, GA
- January 2023 - May 2023
- Hampton Elementary School, Hampton, GA
- August 2022 - May 2023
- Ola Elementary School, McDonough, GA