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Juanita C. Scott-Nichols

Lancaster,Texas

Summary

Approximately 11 years of highly effective counseling experience utilizing excellent communication and interpersonal skills in working with multi-ethnic population in urban multicultural settings. I am an overtly student-focused educational leader that has acquired a strong commitment to the development of students and staff as well as committed to providing a stimulating safe and motivating learning environment. I have acquired a proven track record in collaborating with the school community in increasing student academics and maintaining excellence in education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Counselor, 504 Chair

W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
Dallas, TX
08.2015 - Current
  • Create highly effective campus wide initiatives for students
  • Assist in closing learning gaps in student achievement
  • Efficient in creating operative systems for counselors to assist the campus in meeting the needs of the faculty, staff and students
  • Creative in facilitating motivational and professional workshops/assemblies for students, teachers and staff
  • Counseling Supervisor/facilitator for counseling internships
  • MTSS trainer/facilitator
  • 7th grade 504 Chair/Awards Day Chair/Grade Placement Committee Chair
  • Develop and expand referral system of service providers to assist students and parents in attaining outside counseling services
  • Guide students in developing skills and strategies for dealing with academic, social, and emotional problems daily

Education

Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Criminology, Commerce

Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX
08.1997

Master’s - School Counseling

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
08.2006

Master’s - Public School Administration

Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Word
  • Excel
  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Google Docs/Sheets
  • MTSS/Behavior Interventions
  • ScreenCastify
  • Powerpoint
  • MicroSoft Teams/Zoom app proficient
  • Excellent Peer Mediation/Solution Focused Counseling Skills

Affiliations

  • Lead Counselor at W. E. Greiner Middle School Academy Completed the Aspiring Principal’s Bridge Leadership Program
  • Counseling Association since 2015
  • National Education Association CEBS (Concerned Educators for Black Students)
  • 504 Chairperson Discipline/Safety/Attendance Committee
  • Grade Level Placement Committee (Chair)
  • Guidance Advisory Council Committee Chair 2010-present
  • MTSS Facilitator
  • Special Programs Counseling Chair
  • Accomplishments- Counseling Intern Facilitator/Supervisor
  • Counseling Services Mentor
  • Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honors Society
  • Who’s Who Among American Women
  • Who’s Who Among American Teachers
  • The Chancellors List

Additional Information

  • National Scholars Honor Society
  • The National Dean’s List
  • National Counseling “Mix It Up” Teaching for Tolerance Winner
  • National Photo Shoot Winner for Outstanding Counseling Diversity Program
  • Character Counts School Award Recipient since 2010

Timeline

Lead Counselor, 504 Chair

W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy
08.2015 - Current

Bachelors of Science - Sociology, Criminology, Commerce

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Master’s - School Counseling

Prairie View A & M University

Master’s - Public School Administration

Prairie View A & M University
Juanita C. Scott-Nichols