Joe Faulconer
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Accomplished High School Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at Mountain View High School, adept in multicultural competence and critical thinking. Excelled in delivering personalized career advice, fostering student advocacy, and enhancing academic and emotional support. Demonstrated success in improving student access to higher education through scholarships and grants, showcasing exceptional organizational skills and effective communication.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Guidance Counselor
Mountain View High School
06.2009 - 07.2024
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
High School Guidance Counselor
Mill Creek High School
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
Education
Specialist's School Counseling - School Counseling
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2008
Master of Community Counseling - Community Counseling
Mercer University
Atlanta, GA05.2006
Master of Theology - Theology
Lexington Theological Seminary
Lexington, KY05.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Transylvania University
Lexington05.1981
Skills
- Multicultural Competence
- Ethical Practice
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Student Support
- Reliability
Timeline
High School Guidance Counselor
Mountain View High School
06.2009 - 07.2024
High School Guidance Counselor
Mill Creek High School
07.2006 - 05.2009
Specialist's School Counseling - School Counseling
University of Georgia
Master of Community Counseling - Community Counseling
Mercer University
Master of Theology - Theology
Lexington Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Transylvania University
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