Kimberly Powers
Springdale,AR
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with students, coworkers and stakeholders to promote engaged, empowering work and school culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact individual and team success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Counseling Services
Missouri Connections Academy - Pearson
07.2020 - Current
- Supervise the counseling and advisory staff, including individual touch-base meetings, observations, and evaluations
- Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Design and implement crisis prevention and management plans for the school and provide leadership to the Crisis Management Team
- Develop, plan, and implement counseling programs for students and families related to academic and career planning and social/emotional and mental health needs.
- Lead school teams in identifying school and community resources and maintain an up-to-date list of those resources, making them available to school teams and to families
- Plan and supervise the secondary school course selection process according to specific state credit and graduation requirements and student needs and interests
- Design and implement professional development activities and training for teachers and school staff members
- Ensure the academic success of individual students by utilizing all levels of academic support available and by maintaining a high level of communication with parents to deliver program information and address individual student needs
- Address any student problems escalated by parents and teachers.
- Ensure timely submission of all counseling department state accountability reports.
- Complete multiple tasks within established timeframes and deadlines.
- Ensure equitable academic access for all students and student groups (low-income students, students with disabilities, homeless and unaccompanied homeless youth, students from military families, and racially and ethnically diverse students).
High School Counselor and Department Chair
New Covenant Academy
08.2008 - 06.2020
- Supported students through challenging developmental stages and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Developed schedules based on students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about college admission application process, testing requirements financial aid resources and upcoming deadlines.
- Coordinated school testing program and ensured all ethical and standardized test administration procedures were followed.
- Partnered with school administration, teachers and parents/guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in the school environment.
- Monitored students' progress for the purpose of identifying social/emotional development needs, academic concerns, and college/career readiness skills and implemented appropriate interventions to increase student success.
- Coordinated the Student Support Team (SST) through the selection, development, and implementation of individual evidence-based academic/behavior intervention plans.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Owner
Slim and Tone LLC
06.2004 - 01.2006
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
08.2008
Minor: History
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Diverse Groups Advocacy
- Relationship building and interpersonal
- At Risk Student Support
- Individual Student Counseling
- Managing and coaching team members
- Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Policy Implementation
- Expense Tracking
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Missouri Career Student Services K-8 and 7-12 Certification, Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education
- Arkansas Guidance and Counseling K-12 Certification, Arkansas Department of Education
Accomplishments
2023-2024 Trainings:
Child Abuse: Identification & Intervention
Child Abuse: Mandatory Reporting
Cultural Competence and Racial Bias
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Practices: Staff-to-Student
Making Schools Safe and Inclusive for LGBTQ+ Students
Making Schools Safe and Inclusive for Transgender Students
Sexual Harassment: Policy and Prevention
Sexual Harassment: Staff-to-Staff
Students Experiencing Homelessness: Awareness and Understanding
Title IX Compliance Overview
Youth Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Postvention
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Training Summit (5 credits)
National Center for Homeless Education Liaison Training (4 credits)
Timeline
Manager of Counseling Services - Missouri Connections Academy - Pearson
07.2020 - Current
High School Counselor and Department Chair - New Covenant Academy
08.2008 - 06.2020
Owner - Slim and Tone LLC
06.2004 - 01.2006
Evangel University - Master of Science, School Counseling
Missouri State University - Bachelor of Arts, Religious Studies
- Missouri Career Student Services K-8 and 7-12 Certification, Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education
- Arkansas Guidance and Counseling K-12 Certification, Arkansas Department of Education
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