Kathryn Hamilton
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Senior Counselor with a strong educational foundation and 19.5 years of success guiding students on academic and post secondary decisions. Consistent with establishing goals and expectations of students to meet the mission and vision of the school.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Hopkinsville High School
07.2018 - Current
- Provide educational supports for students in the areas of academic, career, and social/emotional development.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored students attendance and discipline to ensure academic success and post secondary readiness
- Increased awareness of post secondary options by organizing college/career fairs and Industry tours
- Increased awareness of post secondary options by organizing college/career fairs and Industry tours
- Point of Contact for: 504 plans, Military liaisons, Governor's Scholar, Gatton, Dual Credit, Work Based Learning, KHEAA/KEES
- Coordinator for the following: 504 Plans, Extended School Services, Extended School Year, Building Assessments, Credit Recovery and Graduation
Counselor
Christian County Alternative Schools
07.2011 - 07.2018
- Assisted students in strategies to cope with anger,
- Designed Individual treatment plans.
- Used evidence-based counseling techniques to form counseling groups.
- Collaborated with outside agencies to provide comprehensive care for students with severe needs.
Counselor
Trigg County Middle School
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Acted as the ARC Chairperson and building contact for all special needs questions.
- Provided Crisis Counseling.
- Contributed to the work environment by sharing resources and providing student supervision as needed.
Special Education Teacher
Christian County Middle School
01.2005 - 07.2010
- Developed Individual Education Plans that addressed student's needs.
- Monitored student progress towards goals and personal growth.
- Enhanced students' communication skills through group activities
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing behavior reinforcement and PBIS strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Cumberland05.2013
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Murray State Universtiy
Murray, KY 05.2008
Master of Arts - Special Education
Murray State University
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business
Murray State University
Murray, KY05.2004
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Career advising
- Conflict Resolution
- Academic Support
- Student Counseling
- Academic advisement
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Timeline
School Counselor
Hopkinsville High School
07.2018 - Current
Counselor
Christian County Alternative Schools
07.2011 - 07.2018
Counselor
Trigg County Middle School
07.2010 - 07.2011
Special Education Teacher
Christian County Middle School
01.2005 - 07.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Murray State Universtiy
Master of Arts - Special Education
Murray State University
Bachelor of Science - Business
Murray State University
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