Kristie Williams
Morgantown
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting K-8 students and fostering strong relationships to promote academic and personal growth. Expertise in data-driven program planning, crisis intervention, and enhancing social-emotional development during critical adolescent years. Recognized for calm leadership and trauma-informed practices, effectively collaborating with families, educators, and administrators to create a supportive environment that drives student success. Committed to empowering students to navigate challenges and achieve their full potential.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Monongalia County Schools
Morgantown, WV
2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive school counseling services addressing academic and social–emotional needs of middle school students.
- Deliver individual student-centered counseling to all students.
- Provide data-informed small group counseling focused on anxiety, motivation, and emotional regulation.
- Serve as an active member of the Student Assistance Team (SAT), collaborating with administrators, teachers, and families to develop effective student support plans.
- Coordinate 504 plans, provide crisis intervention, and support student re-entry following behavioral or emotional incidents.
- Partner with community agencies and families to support student well-being and school engagement.
- Serve as Leadership and Diversity team member and PBIS team support.
- Serve as WVU School Counseling Internship Supervisor, mentoring graduate-level counseling interns.
School Counselor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Implementation of school-wide comprehensive counseling program including SEL instruction for all grade level students.
- Provided short-term individual counseling.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to reduce behavioral referrals and strengthen student engagement.
- Facilitated small group counseling aligned with school improvement goals resulting in improved student discipline
- Served as the Section 504 coordinator for designated grade levels.
- Provided staff development and parent/family workshops.
- Trained suicide prevention assessor & crisis response team lead.
- Student Support PLC facilitator
- Served as CMS Internship Site Supervisor (2021–2022).
- Nominee, CMS School Counselor of the Year (2021–2022).
School Counselor
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Delivered classroom-based SEL instruction in related arts classroom rotation.
- Facilitated small group counseling aligned with school improvement goals resulting in improved student behavior and reduced discipline referrals.
- Coordinated 504 plans and supported early intervention services.
- Served on the school leadership team and diversity team.
School Counselor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Charlotte, NC
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided individual and small group counseling addressing peer relationships, emotional regulation, attendance, and academic concerns.
- Served as a Suicide Prevention trained assessor.
- Provided crisis counseling support and responsive services for at-risk students.
- Coordinated peer mediation and conflict resolution supports.
- Managed student enrollment, scheduling, and transition support for new students.
School Counselor
Harrison County Schools
West Virginia
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Coordinated Student Assistance Team (SAT) processes and crisis response services.
- Coordinated referrals for school-based therapeutic services.
- Served as Building Level Standardized Testing Coordinator (Grades 6-8).
- Provided student scheduling processes and new student orientation.
- Coordinated Step-Up Day for student transitions for both elementary and high school.
- Facilitated The Leader in Me program and served on Lighthouse and Leadership Teams.
- WIMS Employee of the Month (2012).
Education
M.A. - School Counseling
Marshall University
B.A. - Communications
West Virginia University
Skills
- Elementary & Middle School Counseling (Grades K–8)
- Student Assistance Team (SAT) Coordinator
- Crisis Response & Suicide Prevention
- 504 Plan Coordination
- Data-driven Small Group Counseling & SEL curriculum
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Family, Teacher, and Administrative Collaboration
- Individual student-centered counseling
Certification
- West Virginia Professional Educator’s License – School Counselor (K–12) (Current)
- North Carolina Professional Educator’s License – School Counselor (K–12)
- WVU School Counseling Internship Supervisor (Current)
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Trained Suicide Prevention Assessor
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Site Internship Supervisor
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools ASCA National Model Training
- Certified Facilitator – The Leader in Me: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (2012)
Timeline
School Counselor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2019 - 08.2023
School Counselor
Cabarrus County Schools
04.2016 - 08.2019
School Counselor
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
08.2014 - 04.2016
School Counselor
Harrison County Schools
06.2009 - 08.2014
B.A. - Communications
West Virginia University
School Counselor
Monongalia County Schools
2023 - Current
M.A. - School Counseling
Marshall University