KIMMY BROWN
FORT BELVOIR
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven School Counselor with a strong background in academic support, social-emotional development, and individualized student guidance. Experienced in working with diverse learners across elementary through high school, providing both one-on-one and small group support to foster academic growth, confidence, and essential life skills. Skilled in adapting instruction to meet unique learning needs, building strong student relationships, and collaborating with families to promote success. Seeking to leverage expertise in counseling, personalized instruction, and student motivation to provide high-quality tutoring services that enhance learning outcomes and self-confidence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Teacher
Homeschool Support
08.2025 - Current
- Support daily homeschool instruction for an elementary student by reinforcing core subjects, including reading, writing, and math.
- Assist with lesson preparation, assignments, and activities under the guidance of the primary homeschooling parent.
- Provide one-on-one academic support to strengthen comprehension, foster confidence, and develop effective study habits.
- Help facilitate structured routines that balance academic work, breaks, and enrichment activities.
- Incorporate educational games, visuals, and hands-on activities to support different learning styles.
- Track progress on assignments and provide feedback to ensure understanding and skill development.
- Encourage social-emotional growth, problem-solving skills, and positive learning behaviors.
REMOTE/VIRTUAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
VocoVision/PACE Academy
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Delivered remote counseling services tailored to meet diverse student mental health needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive virtual learning environment.
- Utilized evidence-based virtual counseling techniques to increase accessibility and provide consistent support across student populations.
- Provided immediate and compassionate crisis response in a virtual setting, promoting emotional regulation and safety.
- Offered personalized academic and college/career planning for high school students, aligning goals with post-secondary pathways.
- Curated and implement digital tools and resources to support self-guided development in areas such as time management, stress reduction, and study skills.
- Collaborated with virtual educators and school staff to support student academic achievement and holistic well-being.
- Conducted one-on-one virtual counseling sessions to address individual social, emotional, and academic concerns, empowering students to succeed in both personal and academic domains.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Washington Mills Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individual and small group counseling sessions to help students develop academic, social, and emotional skills.
- Provided support to teachers, parents, and administrators in creating a positive and safe learning environment.
- Counseled students on issues related to academic difficulties, behavioral problems, family conflicts, peer relationships, self-esteem, coping skills, or personal growth.
- Facilitated classroom guidance lessons on topics such as social skills, conflict resolution, career exploration, diversity, bullying prevention, or study habits.
- Collaborated with principals, teachers, families and community agencies to identify and assist students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism or need support with behavioral or emotional needs.
- Participated in continuous professional development to stay up to date on the latest research, trends, and best practices in the field of school counseling.
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Daniels Run Elementary School
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Counseled students on an individual basis to address social, emotional, and academic issues to assist in their academic and personal success.
- Partnered with parents and other professionals to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Provided responsive services such as crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with the principal, social worker, school psychologist, and others regarding student behavior, attendance, and students' social-emotional well-being.
- Coordinated and facilitated staff and student presentations on topics such as cyberbullying, bullying prevention, internet safety and healthy communication with 4th and 5th-grade students.
- Delivered effective mental health and behavioral support in the classroom for grades K-5.
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Alexandria City Public Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented and taught lesson plans and instructions as directed by the absent teacher, or consulted with the principal or other responsible staff if a lesson plan was not provided.
- Completed a Substitute Teacher Report Form for the regular teacher at the end of the teaching day.
- Communicated in a friendly and positive manner towards parents, students, and administrators.
- Kept records on attendance, accidents and incidents.
- Protected students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
- Ensured the safety of students at all times.
- Maintained a clean, respectful, and orderly classroom, and followed classroom and school procedures as directed by the school.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Widewater Elementary School
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided short-term individual and small group counseling for grades K-5.
- Conducted weekly counseling groups teaching students about feelings, self-regulation, social skills, and responsible decision making.
- Counseled individuals and small groups of students to promote social, academic, and emotional growth.
- Developed and implemented classroom lessons in the academic, personal/social, and career domains.
- Worked with parents, teachers, school staff, and outside service providers to meet student needs.
- Worked with students to assist in gaining access to all available resources needed for their social and academic development.
- Collaborated with teachers in observing and evaluating the children's strengths and special needs to maximize their social and academic skills.
FLOATER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
James Polk Elementary School and George Mason Elementary School
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported K-5 students in the areas of academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
- Provided individual and group counseling to K-5 students based on referrals from teachers, school staff, and parents.
- Consulted and collaborated with teachers, parents, and other school staff to address student issues and concerns.
- Provided academic and behavioral support and interventions to students exhibiting disruptive, challenging, or aggressive behaviors in the school setting.
- Provided academic advising to fifth grade students.
- Assisted with classroom guidance lessons and classroom management.
- Attended SST, MTSS, Counselor Meetings, and School Staff Meetings.
MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
George Washington Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided weekly individual counseling to middle school students on diverse topics relating to anger management, respect, bullying, grief, transitioning to a new school, friendships, goal setting, time management, and organizational skills.
- Planned and conducted a small counseling girls' group that focused on social skills development, conflict resolution, building friendships, and dealing with gossip and drama.
- Created and provided classroom guidance lessons that focused on the academic, personal, social, and career development of middle school students.
- Participated in mediation meetings to resolve disagreements and misunderstandings between students.
- Assisted in preparing and revising student schedules to align with their academic and career goals.
- Collaborated with school administrators, teachers, and other counselors to best meet the needs of students and their families.
- Provided 1:1 supervision to students experiencing a behavioral crisis.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Developed and taught creative and interactive lessons at Zoom level to various grade levels on topics such as growth mindsets, problem-solving, test anxiety, and study skills.
- Provided individual and group counseling services weekly.
- Lead and co-facilitated classroom guidance lessons for student's grades K-5 on topics such as teamwork, cooperation, and organizational skills.
- Observed classrooms in all subject areas and grade levels.
- Facilitated Virtual Parent Workshops and Presentations on Growth Mindsets.
- Educated parents on short-term techniques and interventions for behavioral modification.
- Attended SST, MTSS, and School Staff Meetings.
- Maintained student confidentiality.
HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Counseled students in grades 9-12 and addressed issues such as academic performance, attendance, social, and personal concerns.
- Participated in individual student academic planning meetings to assist students with academic and career plans, including course selection for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Assisted individual students in job search, career exploration and required courses needed for various careers.
- Counseled students in grades 11-12 on college preparation and majors.
- Verified completion of high school credits as well as completion of various exams needed to meet the requirements for high school graduation.
- Provided group counseling sessions for students presenting with depression and anxiety via Zoom and Nearpod.
- Routinely monitored the success of students in jeopardy of failing courses after trimester progress reports.
- Collaborated with school staff to deliver school counseling support to identified students.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico05.2015
Associates of General Studies - undefined
Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, New Mexico12.2014
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral support
- Virtual counseling
- Mental health support
- MTSS
- Threat assessment
- Digital resources
- Coping strategies
- Team collaboration
- Empathy
- Literacy development
- Assessment techniques
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Patient
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Student supervision
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Activity planning
- Reading and writing support
- Learning strategies
- Study skills development
Certification
SCHOOL COUNSELING PROVISIONAL LICENSE-PROV-0662272
Training
- Mental Health Case Management
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Disorders
- Virtual School Counseling
- MTSS Professional Learning Series
- Section 504/IEP Training
- Grief and Loss
- Mental Health First Aid
- Suicide and Threat Assessments
- Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
- Dyslexia Awareness Training
- Behavior Intervention and Support Training
- CPR and First Aid
Timeline
Parent Teacher
Homeschool Support
08.2025 - Current
REMOTE/VIRTUAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR
VocoVision/PACE Academy
10.2024 - 05.2025
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Washington Mills Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Daniels Run Elementary School
05.2023 - 06.2023
ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Alexandria City Public Schools
03.2023 - 05.2023
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Widewater Elementary School
09.2022 - 02.2023
FLOATER SCHOOL COUNSELOR
James Polk Elementary School and George Mason Elementary School
03.2022 - 06.2022
MIDDLE SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
George Washington Middle School
08.2021 - 11.2021
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science, and Technology
03.2021 - 05.2021
HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR INTERN
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
11.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
New Mexico State University
Associates of General Studies - undefined
Dona Ana Community College
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
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