Kelly Hunt
Orlando,FL
Summary
Private school administrator with 20 years experience in counseling with a special-needs emphasis. Currently responsible for the direction of the Student Services department at MorningStar Catholic, a private, Catholic school dedicated to serving the special-needs population in the Diocese of Orlando. Primary responsibilities include managing school operations including; enrollment, teacher training, professional development, Title One program participation, IEP review, plans of care for special needs students, parent interaction and teacher observations. Creation and implementation of the SEL program specifically targeting special needs students. Develop relationships and team building with the school board and various stake holders in the community including the Down Syndrome Association, Special Olympics, Unified Sports, Head Start, and other community partners that share our vision for inclusion and opportunities for all children.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Services Director
MorningStar Catholic School
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - Current
- Participates in IEP team meetings as needed by providing information about current assessment results and recommendations for instruction and intervention strategies.
- Reviews assessments of student abilities to determine appropriate services and accommodations.
- Collaborates with other professionals to ensure effective communication between home, school, and community agencies regarding student progress.
- Assists in the implementation of behavior management systems for students as needed.
- Facilitates team meetings with parents, teachers, therapists and administrators to discuss goals for students' educational programs.
- Provides professional development training sessions to faculty members on topics related to special education including behavior modification, ESE regulations and best practices.
- Serves as the liaison with community partners that share our vision to expand access to inclusion opportunities for special needs and at risk populations.
Guidance Counselor/Student Services
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Orlando, FL
11.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided individual and group counseling services to students.
- Conducted assessments, interviews, and observations of student behavior.
- Developed and implemented intervention plans for students with social-emotional needs.
- Facilitated classroom guidance lessons on topics such as self-esteem, peer pressure, bullying prevention, decision making, stress management, study skills.
- Monitored academic progress of assigned caseload of students.
- Participated in IEP team meetings for special education students.
- Assisted in the coordination of crisis response procedures in the event of a traumatic incident at the school site.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions including attendance data, assessment results, notes from meetings with parents and guardians.
Title One Counselor
Center For Drug Free Living
Orlando, FL
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Established collaborative relationships with parents and guardians in order to provide effective care for their children.
- Educated staff members about mental health issues affecting students so they can better respond appropriately to those needs.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy into practice.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
Guidance Counselor
Orange County Public Schools
Orlando, FL
07.1999 - 06.2002
- Provided individual and group counseling services to students.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling/Mental Health
Webster University
St. LouisBachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Training delivery
- IEP Evaluation and Implementation
- SEL Program Delivery
- Hiring, supervision and review of school employees
- Building Inclusive Opportunities with Partner Schools
- Performance Evaluations
- School Budget Management
- Supervision of School Therapists
- Enhancing community partner relationships to serve atypical children
Timeline
Student Services Director
MorningStar Catholic School
08.2015 - Current
Guidance Counselor/Student Services
Good Shepherd Catholic School
11.2011 - 08.2015
Title One Counselor
Center For Drug Free Living
01.2010 - 04.2011
Guidance Counselor
Orange County Public Schools
07.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Arts - Guidance And Counseling/Mental Health
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida
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