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Greg Walters
School Counselor
Efland,NC
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Orange County Schools
Hillsborough, NC
04.2013 - Current
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Provided guidance regarding college admissions process including scholarship applications, financial aid options and application deadlines.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Monitored students' academic performance and progress, identifying those at risk of failing or dropping out.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
EC Resource Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
08.2002 - 04.2013
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with administrators, counselors, social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and other professionals to coordinate services for students.
- Assessed student performance using a variety of formal and informal assessment tools.
- Engaged in regular case management activities such as developing action plans for at-risk youth or coordinating collaborative efforts among multiple service providers.
- Facilitated IEP meetings as needed to discuss student progress and develop appropriate goals for each student.
- Instructed students in standardized subjects as well as general learning strategies and skills for social development and character.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Participated in team meetings involving all stakeholders involved in a particular student's plan of care.
- Maintained student records in accordance with district standards.
CBI Teacher (Community Based Instruction)
Baltimore County Public School System
Towson, MD
08.1997 - 06.2002
- Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Education
Master of Arts - School Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-2011
Equivalent To BA Degree - Special Education
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1996
Skills
- IEP development
- Parent engagement
- Collaboration skills
- Special education support
- Academic advising
- College readiness
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Student counseling
- Records management
- Advisement strategies
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Academic counseling
- Progress monitoring
Timeline
School Counselor
Orange County Schools
04.2013 - Current
EC Resource Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2002 - 04.2013
CBI Teacher (Community Based Instruction)
Baltimore County Public School System
08.1997 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - School Psychology
North Carolina Central University
Equivalent To BA Degree - Special Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 400-500 students, including 20% with IEP and 504 plans.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Achieved improved graduation rate through effectively helping identify students at risk and working with their teachers families to help them succeed.
- Facilitated students access highly competitive academic programs such as North Carolina's Governor's School summer program.
Software
Excel
Power School which is a cloud-based, all-in-one K-12 education software platform that serves as a student information system (SIS)
Infinite Campus which is is a comprehensive K-12 student information system (SIS) that schools use to manage student data, including attendance, grades, schedules, and test scores
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Mesa Cloud which is a student progress and graduation management platform for K-12 school districts
ECATS which is a case management and reporting application with Special Education and Service Documentation modules, facilitating data extraction for reporting
Common Applications
Edgenuity which is an online learning platform that provides digital curriculum and instructional resources, primarily for K-12 education, offering courses for initial credit and credit recovery
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeLocation Preference
RemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionQuote
Fall seven times and stand up eight.
Japanese Proverb
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