Kerrian Washington
174 Stevens Dr, Midway
Summary
Passionate school counselor dedicated to supporting students in achieving academic success and personal growth. Skilled in implementing counseling programs such as preventive education, advocacy, mediation, and individual counseling. Deep understanding and respect for diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Proven track record in developing impactful academic, career, and social development initiatives. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities for reliable advising committed to ensuring student success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Leon County Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations as the Co-Chair of the school based threat management team.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with behavioral specialist, teachers, and administration to assess student needs and strengths.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team (MTSS) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Advocated for students to access available resources such as mental health, food or clothing assistance.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Teacher
Leon County Schools
08.2009 - 05.2023
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Supervised student teachers who have become successful teachers.
- Skilled at managing classroom and keeping students on task.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL05-2023
Master of Arts - Curriculum Instruction: Trauma Resilience
Concordia University
Stuart, NE12-2020
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL12-2010
Skills
- Educational planning
- Effective learning strategies
- Proficient in instructing English language learners
- Team leadership in specialized areas
- Data-informed teaching
- Effective classroom management
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative lesson design
- Building professional connections
- Effective fundraising techniques
- Clear and concise communication
- Assessment monitoring
- Effective mentor
Accomplishments
- Named "Glenn Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year" at Bond Elementary School in 2020.
Certification
- Professional Elementary Education, K-6
- Professional School Counseling, PK-12
Other Related Experience
Cooperating Teacher for Student Teachers, 2015-2020
Awards
Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year, 2020
Endorsements
- ESOL
- Reading
Timeline
School Counselor
Leon County Schools
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Leon County Schools
08.2009 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Counselor Education
Florida A&M University
Master of Arts - Curriculum Instruction: Trauma Resilience
Concordia University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Florida A&M University
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