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JaWana Norwood

Harvest,AL

Summary

Determined 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 difference of students.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Huntsville City
10.2022 - Current
  • Enhance student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Assist students in developing academic plans by conducting comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Improve graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborate with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Peer Helper coordinator
  • Student Government coordinator
  • Student 2 Student Military coordinator.
  • 504 building coordinator
  • Conduct guidance lessons
  • Develop safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.

Instructional Assistant

Homewood Middle School
08.2015 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans.
  • Assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.

Early Intervention Special Instructor

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 10.2022
  • Strengthened families by identifying and/or providing services to children ages 0-3 with disabilities and their families
  • Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine Part C eligibility using system approved procedures and tools
  • Monitored implementation and delivery of program activities ensuring that all assigned children receive services as indicated on IFSP.
  • Maintained open communication with parents and guardians, discussing student performance, behavior, and areas for improvement.

Social Service Case Manager

Department of Human Resources
07.2009 - 03.2013
  • Developed social service plans for select caseloads of 20 or more; investigated abuse and neglect cases; provided crisis intervention; assessed need and delivery of services; arranged for clinical services and/or planning for nursing home care; determined financial eligibility of day care and homemaker schedules; recruited applicants for foster care and residential day care providers; spoke to general public and groups on department's community resources program; and prepared court reports and testified in court.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling P-12

Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY
05.2023

Master of Science - Family and Consumer Science

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Normal, AL
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
Normal, AL
05.2003

Skills

  • Individual & Group counseling
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Consultation with staff, students, and parents
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Group therapy facilitator
  • Individual and family support
  • Cultural Competency

Timeline

School Counselor

Huntsville City
10.2022 - Current

Early Intervention Special Instructor

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 10.2022

Instructional Assistant

Homewood Middle School
08.2015 - 10.2022

Social Service Case Manager

Department of Human Resources
07.2009 - 03.2013

Master of Arts - School Counseling P-12

Campbellsville University

Master of Science - Family and Consumer Science

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

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