Kelly Morgan
Chesapeake,Virginia
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences in students. Passionate about helping students in all areas of social, emotional learning. Students today need resources and a strong support system. I am applying for a school counseling position to provide this support and to facilitate putting proven systems in place for our student's success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Oscar Smith High School
Chesapeake, VA
01.2018 - Current
- Provide academic counseling, from college information, SAT/ACT scheduling, how to research colleges, FAFSA, course changes in high school, counseling on advanced placement course, vocational schools, military testing, and career options; provided individual counseling for personal, and social needs.
- Collaborate with the community to provide students with resources to remove barriers for academic success including tutoring, food for families, and using funds raised from fundraisers to support family needs
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need. Including raising over 15k in fundraising events, including the annual Tiger Trot 5k.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Initiated a Merchant Marine program creating outstanding job opportunities for the students of Oscar Smith High School.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
Mental Health Counseling Practicum
Compassion LLC
Norfolk, VA
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Facilitated groups of 5 to 8 students (group behavior counseling) on friendship, behavior skills, and grief (4x weekly, 30 minutes each, 1-2 sessions daily) on topics included friendship: empathy, meaning of friendship, self-worth, avoiding drama for female 4th graders resulting in behavior, awareness, and development of life skills, as well as rule compliance, anger management, and methods to control negative behaviors (behavior group, K-5th grade); grief group counseling (1-6th grade) counseled students whom had experienced major loss (death of family member, military deployment, divorce) resulting in coping skills to deal with losses
- Designed, planned, and implemented cognitive behavioral programs, including behavioral techniques to provide immediate crisis intervention services and treatment options for small groups / individuals based on students’ Individual Student Plan (ISP); quarterly reviewed student goals treatment plans; ISPs documented for any/all interventions (daily); completed 200 hours
- Planned community outings for students on non-school days (movies, community center, bowling); provided therapeutic activities for skills (communication, emotional regulations, impulse control, personal triggers to anger, physical aggression, developing healthy relationships); provided advocacy support with parental involvement to communicate progress, concerns, or changes in ISP
- Provided immediate crisis intervention services as suicide prevention measures, including assessments following protocols for continued treatments / interventions
Preschool Teacher
Centerville Baptist Preschool
Chesapeake, VA
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Designed / developed themed lesson plans targeting age and level-appropriate material; developed ~4-5 center-based, structured, team-taught classroom activities, including music and arts, through structured play to enhance physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development; established / enforced rules for behavior / procedures for structure in classroom
- Communicated with parents/guardians on their child's academic progress throughout school year (~16 kids per class, ages 2 and 4) via email / in person
- Co-developed improved center activities that aligned with kindergarten readiness
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
Sigonella, Italy
06.1999 - 08.2004
- Deployed to Europe and the Middle East supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Supported a high-stress work tempo resulting in the successful transport of over 2.5 million pounds of cargo and mail, and the transportation of more than 500 passengers conducting military operations
- Performed daily maintenance and routine inspections on eight MH-53E helicopters valued at $37M each; completed 300 maintenance actions and 107 special inspections ensuring continuous Fleet readiness
- Maintenance team leader that mentored new team members, sharing knowledge of best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance department
Education
Masters in Education in School Counseling -
Liberty University
01.2018
Bachelors of Science in Substance Abuse and Counseling -
University of Cincinnati
06.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
Tidewater Community College
05.2010
Skills
- Student Records Management
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Policy and Procedure Improvements
- Suicide Prevention
- Individual and Family Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Compassionate
- Hard-working
Student advocacy
Solutions-focused
Affiliations
- Chesapeake Education Association
Contact
Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Education
Virginia Beach, VA,Cincinnati, OH,Lynchburg, VA
Timeline
School Counselor
Oscar Smith High School
01.2018 - Current
Mental Health Counseling Practicum
Compassion LLC
01.2017 - 05.2017
Preschool Teacher
Centerville Baptist Preschool
09.2012 - 06.2016
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
06.1999 - 08.2004
Masters in Education in School Counseling -
Liberty University
Bachelors of Science in Substance Abuse and Counseling -
University of Cincinnati
Associate of Applied Science - Health Administration
Tidewater Community College
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