Kerry Hamblin
Washington,DC
Summary
Professional school counselor with strong background inside and outside the high school classroom and deep commitment to student development and growth. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, strong team leader and relationship builder. Interested in further developing leadership skills in other capacities within Fairfax County Public Schools.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor, Grades 9–12
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA
08.2007 - Current
- CLT (Team) lead 2023-present, facilitate biweekly team meetings
- Served on Leadership Team and Instructional Counselor as lead school counselor making school-wide decisions
- Advise students of all grade levels on course selection and advisement
- Serve on MTSS and Attendance committees sharing updates on students and developing plans for improving attendance
- Advise juniors and seniors on the college application and financial aid process
- Organize classroom guidance lessons including depression awareness, sexual harassment, Myers Briggs Personality testing, college planning, graduation requirements, time management, organization, and study skills
- Develop and implement parent information webinars and programs including Junior College Kickoffs, Freshman Orientation, Preview Night, Registration Night, Curriculum Night
- Track credits to ensure on-time graduation
- Manage 504 caseloads and hold 504 Annual Reviews and Re-evaluations
- Attend IEP and Local Screening Committee meetings and work closely with students and families with IEPs
- Meet regularly with parents, students and teachers to assist students needing MTSS supports
- Attend weekly meetings for freshmen students with team teachers
- Regularly attend counselor visits to colleges, college advising with rising juniors and seniors
- Crisis intervention, attended PrePARE crisis training in 2025
- Conduct threat to self risk assessments and perform follow-ups with at-risk students
- Plan and facilitate Signs of Suicide training annually for two grade levels
- Planned and facilitated Freshman Parent Book Clubs
- Facilitate parent-teacher-student conferences
- Co-sponsored Class of 2013 and co-sponsored SGA on and off from 2015-2018
- Sponsored Rubik’s Cube Club for two school years, planned and facilitated a tournament with hundreds of players from around the region
Instructor, Math Science Technology Institute
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology
Alexandria, VA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed lesson plans for summer course based on the Discovery Channel show Mythbusters
- Worked with students in week-long full day classes to develop projects based on the scientific method
- Helped students with the technology to develop videos based on the Mythbusters model
School Counselor, Grades 9–12
Freedom High School
South Riding, VA
08.2005 - 06.2007
- Counseled students including crisis intervention, self-injurious behavior, grief counseling, college counseling
- Co-led substance abuse prevention and girls’ self esteem small groups
- Sponsored and advised junior class, including fund-raising, prom organization, and Homecoming Week
- Presented accountability training session for all Loudoun County school counselors
- Registered new and transfer students
- Co-chaired Student Assistance Committee
- Developed comprehensive developmental guidance program for a new high school
Education
M.Ed./Ed.S. - School Counseling
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08-2005
Secondary Teaching Credential - General Science and Biology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2000
B.A. - Biology
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-1998
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Special education support
- Crisis intervention and suicide prevention
- Student advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- College Advising
- Academic advising and support
- Team leadership and relationship building
PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
- Presenter at National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools on the college admissions process 2010
- College Board Regional Summer Institute, Orlando, FL Summer 2006
Affiliations
- American School Counselors Association (ASCA)
- National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
- Teach for America
Timeline
Instructor, Math Science Technology Institute
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology
01.2010 - 01.2014
School Counselor, Grades 9–12
Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology
08.2007 - Current
School Counselor, Grades 9–12
Freedom High School
08.2005 - 06.2007
Secondary Teaching Credential - General Science and Biology
San Jose State University
B.A. - Biology
University of Virginia
M.Ed./Ed.S. - School Counseling
University of Florida