Haley Lee
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate school counselor committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Skilled in leading student support personnel, providing solution-based counseling for individuals and small groups, creating and implementing effective guidance programs, coordinating assessments, and collaborating with educators and families to promote student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Counselor
Bay Elementary (K-6)
2025 - Current
- Co-led PBIS/Thrive team to foster a positive school climate. Designed and implemented a comprehensive, data-informed counseling program within an MTSS framework. Facilitated social-emotional learning through whole group instruction, small group, and individual counseling to support personal growth. Directed crisis response and intervention. Coordinated referrals to mental health services. Functioned as building assessment coordinator and foster care liaison. Spearheaded student assistance initiatives such as Angel Tree and food programs to remove barriers to success.
Director of Counseling
Oak Hill Academy (7th-12th)
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive guidance program including college and career exploration, academic planning, and personal development, to support student growth. Provided strategic leadership and oversight of the school's counseling department, managing a team of student support personnel to serve a diverse student population. Coordinated crisis response. Provided individual counseling for students experiencing academic, personal, or social challenges. Coordinated all school assessments.
School Counselor & Learning Specialist
Oak Hill Academy (7th-12th)
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Planned and facilitated advisory SEL curriculum, managed community partnerships to expand student support services, communicated professionally with parents and families, conducted solution-focused individual and small group counseling, coordinated all school-wide assessments including ACT, SAT, ASVAB, and AP testing. Connected students to mental health resources. Advised and mentored students through the college planning process. Created a college-advising curriculum for underclassmen students including programming for parents and families.
School Counselor
Grayson Highlands School/Fairview Elementary (PreK-7th)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned and delivered tier one instruction related to empathy, problem solving, emotion management and growth mindset. Conducted individual counseling sessions to support student social and emotional development. Served as Co-Building Assessment Coordinator. Tracked academic and attendance data and collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students. In a separate role, served as district-wide lead teacher for Science.
5th grade teacher
Grayson Highlands School
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned and delivered standards based, engaging lessons in all subject areas. Used data effectively to drive instruction and facilitate student growth. Utilized technology tools for interactive classroom activities and assessments. Communicated professionally with colleagues and families. Differentiated instruction and assessment to meet the needs of all learners. Recognized as a top performing class in the region for exceptional scores in reading, math, and science.
2nd/3rd grade teacher
Stonewall Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Organized and implemented rigorous, standards-based instruction in all subject areas. Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. Effectively utilized formative and summative data to track student progress. Actively participated in professional learning communities.
Education
Ed.S -
Asbury University
05-2027
MAED - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY01-2022
BA - Elementary Education
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY01-2017
Skills
- Advocacy
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Response
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Director of Counseling
Oak Hill Academy (7th-12th)
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Counselor & Learning Specialist
Oak Hill Academy (7th-12th)
08.2023 - 05.2024
School Counselor
Grayson Highlands School/Fairview Elementary (PreK-7th)
08.2022 - 05.2023
5th grade teacher
Grayson Highlands School
08.2021 - 05.2022
2nd/3rd grade teacher
Stonewall Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2021
Elementary Counselor
Bay Elementary (K-6)
2025 - Current
Ed.S -
Asbury University
MAED - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
BA - Elementary Education
Asbury University