Kimberly S. Richmond
Fayetteville,WV
Summary
Accomplished School Counselor with experience advising students on academic, mental health and social issues. Additional expertise in counseling students on career paths and higher education options. Focused on adhering to the established objectives of counseling programs. In search of new opportunity to help more people find their way forward.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Oak Hill Middle School
Oak Hill, WV
07.2018 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards goals set during counseling sessions.
- Fostered an environment of inclusion through collaboration with peers across multiple disciplines such as social work and psychology.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and persevere through challenging tasks.
- Developed crisis intervention plans to address immediate safety concerns of students in need.
- Attended IEP team meetings as required for special education students to provide input about possible accommodations or modifications needed in the educational setting.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marshall University
Huntington, WV12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WVSkills
- Suicide Prevention
- Study Skills Development
- Academic Advising
- Mental Health Support
- Career Exploration
- Individual Counseling
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Student Support
- Academic Support
- Truancy Counseling
- Resume Writing Instruction
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Crisis Intervention
- Confidential Services
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Management
- BTAM
- PRePaRE
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Oak Hill Middle School
07.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
West Virginia University Institute of Technology