Justin Spearman
Stone Mountain,United States
Summary
Determined, compassionate, and solution-focused licensed school counselor with 3 years of experience as an emotional behavior disorder (EBD) special education teacher and a year experience as a school counseling intern looking for an opportunity to serve as a school counselor to a diverse student body.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EBD Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Responsible for planning and providing for appropriate learning experiences for students based on the district's AKS curriculum as well as providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of individuals.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Assisted special education teacher in non-teaching tasks as well as supervised student activities in class
- I would help students with completing the lesson the teacher was currently teaching as well as taking data on students for their IEP goals.
School Counseling Intern
The Wilson Academy
04.2016 - 06.2016
- While in this position I provided academic advisement to 6th through 12th grade students, advised students in selection of postsecondary school options, informed students of the dangers of bullying and suicide prevention, provided parental consultation as well as taught social emotional afective skills lessons dealing with empathy, lowering stress, and coping skills
- While in this position I also gave lessons emphasizing study skills, career readiness, positive self- talk, and anger management skills.
School Counseling Intern
Margaret Winn-Holt Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016
- While in this position I assisted students with developing effective ways to deescalate their anger, recognize strong feelings such as depression, grief, hyperactivity, and anger, as well as give presentations on how to improve student attendance, be a friend to others, and resolve anger in school appropriate ways.
School Counseling Intern
Shiloh Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2015
- While in this position I assisted students with developing effective ways to deescalate their anger, recognize strong feelings such as depression, grief, hyperactivity, and anger, as well as give presentations on how to improve student attendance, be a friend to others, and resolve anger in school appropriate ways.
School Counseling Practicum
South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
10.2014 - 12.2014
- While in this position I provided academic advisement to 9th through 12th grade students, advised students in selection of postsecondary school options, informed students of the dangers of bullying and suicide prevention, provided parental consultation as well as taught social emotional afective skills lessons dealing with empathy, lowering stress, and coping skills
- While in this position I also gave lessons emphasizing study skills, career readiness, positive self- talk, and anger management skills.
Education
Masters of Science in General School Counseling -
Capella University at Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2015
Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health -
Capella University at Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2015
Masters of Science in Education -
Strayer Univeristy at Chamblee, GA
12.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Fort Valley State University at Fort Valley, Georgia
08.2007
Skills
- Curriculum Guidance Lessons
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Moderating Small Groups
- Assisting Teachers with Behavior Issues
- Crisis Intervention
- Observation
Accomplishments
Presented a powerpoint to faculty on the role of a school counselor.
Affiliations
- National Educational Association
- Georgia Association of Educators
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators
- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated
Personal Information
I often incorporated my school counseling skills into my role as a special education EBD school teacher while I taught at Richards Middle School.
References
- Dr. Linda Nash, Mentor, Professor Emerita, Clayton State University
- Dr. Teresa Wilburn, Mentor/Site Supervisor, Mentor, Retired School Counselor, Chief Empowerment Officer, Wilburn Educational Consulting, LLC
- Michael Harris, Colleague, Special Education Teacher/Work Colleague at Richards Middle School
Certification
Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certificate Number: 1370268
SRS School Counseling (P-12) [FLD 709] Exp: 06/30/2027
N3T SP ED General Curriculum Consultative (P-12) [FLD 798] Exp: 06/30/2025
C Clearance Certificate [FLD694] Exp: 06/30/2027
Timeline
EBD Special Education Teacher
Gwinnett County Public Schools
02.2022 - 05.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2017 - 05.2017
School Counseling Intern
The Wilson Academy
04.2016 - 06.2016
School Counseling Intern
Margaret Winn-Holt Elementary School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2016 - 05.2016
School Counseling Intern
Shiloh Middle School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2015
School Counseling Practicum
South Gwinnett High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools
10.2014 - 12.2014
Masters of Science in General School Counseling -
Capella University at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Certificate in Contemporary Mental Health -
Capella University at Minneapolis, Minnesota
Masters of Science in Education -
Strayer Univeristy at Chamblee, GA
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Fort Valley State University at Fort Valley, Georgia