Dynamic School Counselor with proven success at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, specializing in student motivation and collaborative initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System
08.1999 - Current
Developed school-wideprograms to work with students and increase interest in higher learning and career awareness.
Developed and implemented the school-wide Student of the Month Recognition Program.
Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop the Back Pack Program, Safety Patrol, holiday assistance program
Collaborated with lead resource counselors in the county to develop district-wide programs, assisted with leading monthly elementary counseling meetings, and provided training to new elementary counselors.
Led Intervention Support Team and CARES team meetings and successfully tracked academic, behavioral and attendance needs.
Led Section 504 meetings and developed Section 504 plans in ECATS.
Developed and effectively taught classroom guidance lessons.
Provided individual and group counseling services daily.
Met with administrators, teachers, and parents to resolve conflicts and foster a collaborative school envirinment.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
1999
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Voice Performance
Salem College
Winston Salem, NC
1993
Skills
Strong collaborator
Outstanding social skills
Strong communication skills
Effective time management
Familiar with district-wide programs and policies
Student motivation
Quick learner
Efficient with data
Responsible and reliable
Trustworthy
Leadership
Elementary Lead Resource Counselor for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System (August 2007-May 2020)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools District Crisis Team (August 2015-May 2019)
Crisis Intervention and Preparedness Training (March 2014-April 2014)
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
School Counselor
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System
08.1999 - Current
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Voice Performance