Erin Fitzpatrick
Relocating To Woodbridge,,VA
Summary
Student-centered licensed counselor with almost twenty years of experience serving diverse student populations as a Professional School Counselor and College & Career Counselor. Passionate about helping students discover and achieve post-secondary education and career goals as well as providing academic advising that enables them to reach those goals. Committed to supporting students' long-term goals by connecting them to outside resources, enrichment experiences, scholarship opportunities, and hands-on workshops that enhance education and career prospects. Ability to work well independently and as a team player, possessing a strong work ethic in accomplishing all counseling department goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
York County School Division, Bruton High School
Williamsburg, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support student academic and emotional development
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively
- Conducted regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment, modifying when necessary
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals
- Partnered with teachers to identify at-risk students and develop targeted interventions for improved academic outcomes.
- Managed caseload efficiently through meticulous record-keeping practices and ensuring timely follow-ups
- Regularly responded to student inquiries and concerns in a helpful, friendly manner to establish rapport and trust
- Empowered students by teaching them coping strategies and skill-building exercises
High School Counselor
York County School Division, Grafton High School
Yorktown, VA
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Established positive rapport with a new caseload of students as a long term substitute counselor after the year had started
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create tailored intervention plans for at-risk students
- Provided crisis intervention services to include risk assessments, ensuring student safety and well-being
- Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents pertaining to various student concerns and needs
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Quickly developed proficiency in using counseling technology platforms such as Aspen and SchooLinks
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential post-secondary educational options
- Coordinated the first college admissions panel as a break-out session during the annual Junior Jumpstart event
High School Counselor/College & Career Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Forest Park High School
Woodbridge, VA
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Meticulously monitored graduation requirements, course schedules, and academic progress for student caseload
- Successfully prioritized multiple demands, consistently meeting deadlines for time-sensitive tasks required of both roles
- Guided students through all aspects of the college application process and scholarship searching/applying
- Personalized career guidance to incorporate each students' unique interests, skills, grades, goals, and personalities
- Created course schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing approaches for various pathways
- Effectively identified and addressed various barriers to student academic achievement
- Tracked and closely monitored student progress and scholarship acceptance using spreadsheets in Microsoft Office
- Frequently motivated seniors at risk of not graduating using proven techniques to increase the graduation rate
- Demonstrated superior written communication skills in recommendation letters and promotional emails
- Regularly promoted student opportunities that supported various post-secondary goals
- Planned and executed significant large-scale annual school events pertaining to college and career readiness
Middle School Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Ronald Reagan Middle School
Haymarket, VA
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Collaboratively assisted at-risk students with goal-setting and action planning pertaining to academics
- Effectively helped students develop and improve executive functioning, time management, and study skills
- Thoroughly analyzed data from needs assessments to identify barriers hindering academic performance
- Facilitated interactive counseling groups using ASCA-aligned curriculum based on analysis of data
- Successfully integrated technology into counseling classroom lessons to enhance student learning
Middle School Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Stonewall Middle School
Manassas, VA
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Developed individualized student support plans to address academic and social-emotional needs
- Motivated underachieving students to improve academically by using solution-focused counseling
- Implemented and managed the schoolwide Olweus Bullying Prevention Program to decrease bullying
- Trained entire school staff and student body on the data-driven Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
- Established FLY Girls student club to reduce relational aggression among female students in school
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VABachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Classroom teaching
- Collaborative teamwork
- College planning
- Crisis intervention
- Event coordinating
- Fostering inclusiveness
- Program delivery
- Student advocacy
- Student support
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
- Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA)
Certification
- ASCA U - Career Development Specialist
- ASCA U - College Admissions Specialist
Timeline
High School Counselor
York County School Division, Bruton High School
08.2025 - Current
High School Counselor
York County School Division, Grafton High School
11.2023 - 06.2025
High School Counselor/College & Career Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Forest Park High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Middle School Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Ronald Reagan Middle School
08.2012 - 06.2018
Middle School Counselor
Prince William County Schools, Stonewall Middle School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Regent University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
George Mason University