Holly Roberson
Guidance Counselor
Dayton,TN
Summary
Compassionate professional with strong skills in student assessment and educational collaboration. Focused on advocating for students' needs and ensuring successful transitions to postsecondary education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Guidance Counselor
Rhea County Board Of Education
Dayton, TN
07.2014 - Current
- Counseled students on social, educational, and interpersonal issues, fostering personal and academic growth.
- Monitored students' academic progress, mental health, and sociability through ongoing assessments.
- Conducted assessments to identify student learning styles and mental health needs.
- Coordinated with outside mental health service providers to enhance in-school support.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies, ensuring students accessed necessary support services.
- Advised students on course selection based on their interests and abilities.
- Provided information about college admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, financial aid options and other postsecondary resources.
- Promoted partnerships between parents and teachers to support educational goals.
- Inspired students to translate academic interests into real world by taking positive actions.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Maintained accurate student records to effectively track progress and interventions.
Special Education Teacher
Bledsoe County Board of Education
Pikeville, TN
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to support varied learning styles.
- Monitored student progress through assessments and observations.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards IEP goals.
- Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.
- Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
- Collaborated closely with related services providers such as speech therapists.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
Postal Clerk/Carrier
US Postal Service
Decatur, TN
08.1999 - 06.2011
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail efficiently daily.
- Sorted and processed incoming mail by sorting into post office boxes, general delivery, and street address.
- Distributed mail to customers with correct identification and proper postage.
- Assisted customers with shipping, tracking, and mailing inquiries.
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained accurate records of postal transactions and inventory.
- Maintained accurate records of received cash payments, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Ensured compliance with postal regulations and safety standards.
- Organized postal documents such as manifests, orders, receipts, reports. for filing purposes.
Elementary School Teacher
Rhea County Board Of Education
Dayton, TN
06.2004 - 06.2005
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Created classroom environment that was conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Assessed student progress using various evaluation methods and tools.
- Coordinated with staff to create a safe and inclusive school culture.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology/Education
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN12-2002
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Student assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Career counseling
- Career counseling
- Educational collaboration
- Educational collaboration
Certification
- Trauma Informed Counseling
- School Counselor
- Classroom Teacher
Timeline
School Guidance Counselor
Rhea County Board Of Education
07.2014 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Bledsoe County Board of Education
07.2012 - 06.2014
Elementary School Teacher
Rhea County Board Of Education
06.2004 - 06.2005
Postal Clerk/Carrier
US Postal Service
08.1999 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology/Education
University of Tennessee