Kathleen Burrow
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Accomplished High School Guidance Counselor with a proven track record at Tracy Unified School District, enhancing student success through comprehensive support in college planning and scholarship research. Expert in multicultural competence and crisis intervention, significantly increasing financial aid opportunities for students. Passionate about fostering academic and emotional growth, demonstrating exceptional parent-teacher collaboration and individualized student counseling. Adept School Counselor offering thirty-seven years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Guidance Counselor
Tracy Unified School District
08.1994 - 06.2005
- 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.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Improved communication between parents, students, and teachers by organizing regular meetings to discuss academic progress and goals.
- Reduced student stress levels by implementing effective time management strategies and organizational skills.
- Coordinated standardized testing procedures, ensuring accuracy in administration and reporting of results.
- Implemented successful scholarship search strategies, resulting in increased financial aid opportunities for students.
- Enhanced student college application success by providing tailored guidance and support throughout the process.
- Connected families with community resources to address barriers affecting the student''s educational success or wellbeing.
- Facilitated collaborative team meetings among counselors, administrators, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders focused on continuous improvement initiatives within the school setting.
- Cultivated a positive school climate by promoting student engagement in clubs, sports, and other extra-curricular activities.
- Developed personalized academic plans for students, taking into account their interests, abilities, and future aspirations.
- Evaluated student transcripts regularly to ensure proper course placement and timely graduation requirements fulfillment.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, addressing mental health concerns in a timely fashion with appropriate referrals.
- Organized informative college visits and guest speakers to expose students to various post-secondary education options.
- Created a supportive environment for diverse student populations with various academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
High School Guidance Counselor
King City Secondary School
08.1990 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Reduced student stress levels by implementing effective time management strategies and organizational skills.
- Implemented successful scholarship search strategies, resulting in increased financial aid opportunities for students.
- Enhanced student college application success by providing tailored guidance and support throughout the process.
High School Guidance Counselor
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1968 - 07.1990
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.a
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
- Enhanced student college application success by providing tailored guidance and support throughout the process
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Education
Master of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VACounseling Gifted Students
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Parent Communication
- Multicultural Competence
- Ethical Practice
- Crisis Intervention
- Group Counseling
- Curriculum Planning
- Individual Counseling
- Student Advocacy
- Records Maintenance
- Academic advising
- Individualized Education Plans
- Student Testing
- Career guidance
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- College Planning
- Career Fairs
- Individual Student Counseling
- Scholarship Research
- College application support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Special Education Support
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Emotional Support
- Student Support
- Suicide Prevention
- Administration Collaboration
- Progress Reporting
- Student Records Management
- Career Planning
- Conflict Mediation
- Student Registration
- Student Records Maintenance
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Course Counseling
- Educational Problem Identification
- Career Event Planning
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcript Review
- Financial Aid Applications
- Truancy Counseling
- Work Experience Programs
- Alcohol and substance abuse
Timeline
High School Guidance Counselor
Tracy Unified School District
08.1994 - 06.2005
High School Guidance Counselor
King City Secondary School
08.1990 - 08.1994
Master of Science - Guidance And Counseling
Virginia State University
Counseling Gifted Students
University of Virginia
High School Guidance Counselor
Hopewell Public Schools
08.1968 - 07.1990
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