Heather Britton-Doucette
New Boston,NH
Summary
Highly qualified School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students. Adept School Counselor offering 28 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
John Stark Regional High School
07.1998 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
- Worked on a committee to develop a district wide MTSS program
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for at risk and LBGQT students
- Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention counseling to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college and career readiness.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Advanced cultural competence among staff members by facilitating diversity training workshops on topics like unconscious bias recognition or cultural sensitivity.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Therapeutic Support Specialist
Hillsboro County Attorney Office
05.1999 - 10.2015
- Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of clients through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal and social skills
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities continuously to stay current on best practices within the field of therapeutic support.
- Monitored client progress continually, adjusting treatment approaches as necessary to maximize effectiveness.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable goals related to personal growth, recovery, or symptom management based on individual needs assessment results.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines and regulations, ensuring confidentiality and respect for clients at all times.
Child Protective Service Worker
Division Children Youth And Family
08.1995 - 07.1998
- Investigated, child abuse and neglect.
- Attend adjudicatory and progress hearing
- Worked within judicial system to develop protection for children and reunification plan
- Worked with other outside agencies to provide clinical care for family
- Monitored and reported to courts family and child progress
Education
CAGS With Principal Certification - Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH03.2022
Master of Education And Counseling/ Consultation -
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.1990
Associate of Science - Psychology/ Addiction Studies
Keene State College
Keene, NH05.1990
Skills
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student Advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Student Records Management
- Special Education
- Administration Collaboration
- Compassionate
Affiliations
- ASCA- American School Counselor Association
- NHSOA NH Soccer Official Association
- USSF- United States Soccer Federation
- IABBO- International Association of Approved Basketball Officials
Timeline
Therapeutic Support Specialist
Hillsboro County Attorney Office
05.1999 - 10.2015
School Counselor
John Stark Regional High School
07.1998 - Current
Child Protective Service Worker
Division Children Youth And Family
08.1995 - 07.1998
CAGS With Principal Certification - Educational Leadership
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Education And Counseling/ Consultation -
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management
Keene State College
Associate of Science - Psychology/ Addiction Studies
Keene State College
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