KARA JANELLE SCOTT
Laurel,MD
Summary
Proven ability to plan, implement counseling strategies and manage caseloads, events and programs. Quick to learn new concepts, techniques and systems. Well-developed writing, editing, and administrative management abilities complement excellent communications and interpersonal relations skills. Considerable experience building and maintaining professional relationships. Strong qualifications in building rapport, assessing needs, analyzing events, planning goals and strategies, conducting research, and promoting events. Highly organized and efficient with a proven record of achievement. Resolves problems within areas of responsibility.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retired-Rehire Teacher/ Pre-K Paraprofessional
PRINCE GEORGE’S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Bowie , MD
2016.10 - Current
- Assists in the instruction and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational curriculum to preschool age children
- Help develop the whole child (cognitive, social emotional, language/communication, and physical development) so that the overall district educational objectives may be achieved.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
School Counseling Intern/Practicum Student
Prince George County Public Schools
Bowie , MD
2017.01 - 2018.09
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of students, parents and teachers.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Retired Education Teacher/ English
BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS
Baltimore , MD
2004.08 - 2015.07
- Created strategies that improved attendance, reduced suspensions and improved test scores
- Provided instruction and individualized attention in a highly structured, well organized classroom setting, employing cooperative learning as the basic mode of instruction
- Applied state-of-art research skills, methodologies, and techniques gained through special training to increase self-esteem for urban school children.
Employment Counselor/ GED Instructor
FIRST STEP INC Non
Cockeysville , MD
2006.02 - 2006.10
- Create strategies to improve self-esteem, communication skills, and goal setting
- Provide employment placement and resume services
- Manage all federal paperwork and office work necessary for the upkeep of caseload.
Graduate Student Research Assistant
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Baltimore , MD
2000.01 - 2003.05
- Perform textual proofreading and editing for the Dean’s book
- Proofread and format the College of Language Arts Journal
- Conduct research on several of the Dean’s projects
- Proofread documents for professors.
- Tutored in grammar and composition. Ran the lab in the absence of the director
- Provided classroom instruction for the entire semester. Was honored to be selected, as a graduate student to teach; most graduate students are not given this great responsibility.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Mental Health Counseling
Messiah College
Bowmansdale, PA05.2019
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD05.2018
Master of Arts - English
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05.2000
Skills
- Oral & Written Presentation
- Proofreading
- Problem-Solving
- Community Outreach Customer Service Sales & Marketing
- Training & Instruction
- Windows Microsoft Word
- Group and individual instruction
- Records management
- Administering & Evaluating Test/Assessments
Certification
- Licensed LGPC - 2022
- Cacrep Certified - 2018
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
School Counseling Intern/Practicum Student
Prince George County Public Schools
2017.01 - 2018.09
Retired-Rehire Teacher/ Pre-K Paraprofessional
PRINCE GEORGE’S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
2016.10 - Current
Employment Counselor/ GED Instructor
FIRST STEP INC Non
2006.02 - 2006.10
Retired Education Teacher/ English
BALTIMORE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS
2004.08 - 2015.07
Graduate Student Research Assistant
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
2000.01 - 2003.05
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Mental Health Counseling
Messiah College
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Loyola University Maryland
Master of Arts - English
Morgan State University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Texas Woman's University
- Licensed LGPC - 2022
- Cacrep Certified - 2018
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