Heather Harvey
Geneseo
Summary
Compassionate and student-centered School Counselor dedicated to supporting students’ academic achievement, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. Skilled in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and collaborative problem-solving with families, teachers, and administrators. Committed to creating a safe, inclusive school environment where all students feel supported, empowered, and equipped to succeed.
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Dansville Central School District
Dansville, NY
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to address student emotional and social challenges.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and resilience.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create tailored support plans for students requiring additional resources.
- Led crisis intervention initiatives, ensuring timely support for students facing urgent mental health situations.
- Analyzed feedback from stakeholders, refining counseling strategies to improve overall program effectiveness.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
School Counselor
Bridges Academy
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and academic development.
- Developed and implemented personalized student success plans in collaboration with educators and parents.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and provide appropriate resources or referrals.
- Led workshops on conflict resolution, stress management, and college readiness for students and families.
- Mentored new staff on counseling techniques, best practices, and district policies regarding student support.
Social Emotional Learning Specialist
The Center For Youth
Rochester, NY
04.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed Crisis counseling when needed
- Part of the PBIS team
- Performed intervention with pre-K-12th grade
- Performed Group counseling, 1:1 counseling and pushed into classrooms for SEL lessons for students in need.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM06.2023
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Social-emotional development
- Crisis intervention expertise
- Conflict resolution skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Behavior intervention strategy development
- Strengths-focused counseling
- Culturally aware counseling
- Solution Focused Counseling
- Curriculum design
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload of students with 504 plans
- Redesigned school counseling program at Bridges Academy in Seattle to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Counseled high school students in college exploration and career planning.
Certification
- TCIS Trained 2025
- TIG Trained 2022
- Inducted into the National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) 2026
Interests
Travel, reading, relaxing and spending time with family
Timeline
School Counselor
Dansville Central School District
08.2025 - 02.2026
School Counselor
Bridges Academy
08.2022 - 06.2024
Social Emotional Learning Specialist
The Center For Youth
04.2019 - 06.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of The Southwest
Section name
In my previous experiences I have taught 3rd grade and was an ESE teacher in Florida at Manatee Charter school in 2016-2017, and was a Medicaid service coordinator for 8 years serving individuals with disabilities