Joyce Lewis
Goffstown,NH
Summary
A highly motivated educational professional with experience leading teams and programs at the school and district level. I am an active listener who makes personal connections and gains trust. I am persistent, following through on a common goal from inception to completion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Director
Goffstown High School
07.2015 - Current
- Lead district level teams to develop policy and processes in accordance with state legislation, specifically in the roles of District Suicide Prevention Coordinator and 504 Coordinator
- Develop, maintain, and implement K-12 School Counseling Curriculum in both Goffstown and New Boston
- Provide leadership districtwide to counselors with regular meetings and consult
- Facilitate all 504 referrals at the high school level and represent the district at 504 meetings in all schools when concerns are elevated to the district office
- Consult with administrators in district schools and support counseling staff K-12 with professional development on district policies, procedures, and best practice
- Manage and facilitate an off-site Alternative Program for at-risk students
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Utilize data to improve practice with respect to supports for at-risk students and changing retention/drop-out rates
- Supervise and manage high school staff including school counselors, teachers, mental health counselors, 504 interventionist and administrative assistant
- Implement school counseling programming for grades 9-12 including new student transition, social-emotional learning, and college/career programming
- Coordinate administration of the PSAT 8/9, PSAT, and School Day SAT at the high school level
- Promote enrollment at Manchester School of Technology, working with teachers and counselors to help students find career pathways
- Serve as database manager for Naviance (career & college software) and Acuity (504 software).
School Counselor
Goffstown High School
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Maintained a caseload of students with a variety of talents and needs and developing a transition plan into further education and career
- Consulted with families and students on future planning using historical data and trends to inform decisions about post-secondary opportunities
- Provided individual and group counseling and crisis intervention
- Taught classroom lessons to each grade level, assisting students with career and college planning
- Advised students and adults in the evening as the Adult Education Counselor working to create plans for high school completion and career preparation
- Advised Peer Outreach, a student club which advocates for a drug and alcohol-free adolescent experience.
School Counselor
Nashua High School South
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Maintained a fully integrated caseload of students, which included student with 504 plans, IEP’s, and students who received ESOL support
- Provided individual counseling and crisis intervention
- Organized parent information presentations and taught classroom guidance lessons.
Market Manager
Velcro USA
01.1996 - 10.2002
- Consistently promoted within the company from customer service, through sales to ultimately taking on the full responsibility of a $23 million dollar market segment
- Collaborated with sales management to set goals, train salesforce on product line, and visit key customers to develop programs and incentives
- Implemented market strategy with respect to budget, forecast, customer partnerships, and new products
- Utilized data to develop market segment strategy that aligned with national and international company goals for growth
- Collaborated with engineering and R & D to articulate customer and industry needs that could be met through new product development
- Developed comprehensive product launches which included direct mail, advertising, tradeshow, and telemarketing efforts
- Represented company and market segment nationally at trade shows and customer events.
Education
Masters of Education in School Counseling -
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2006
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Multi-Cultural Counseling -
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Management
- Staff Development
- Issues Resolution
- Crisis Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
School Counseling Director
Goffstown High School
07.2015 - Current
School Counselor
Goffstown High School
09.2008 - 06.2016
School Counselor
Nashua High School South
09.2007 - 06.2008
Market Manager
Velcro USA
01.1996 - 10.2002
Masters of Education in School Counseling -
Rivier University
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Multi-Cultural Counseling -
Rivier University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Southern New Hampshire University
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