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LaGala D. Fugate

Dahlonega,GA

Summary

I am a dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. I bring 20+ rewarding years success in multiple educational settings.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional School Counselor

Lumpkin County Board Of Education
Dahlonega, Georgia
07.2013 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, mentors and administration.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable individual and group counseling to students with academic, social / emotion, and personal needs.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Collaborated with parents, school faculty, social workers and community stakeholders to address problems and grow student success.

Clinical Program Director

Rainbow Children's Home
Dahlonega, Georgia
07.2002 - 02.2022
  • Connected residents to medical, dental and mental health services.
  • Provided ongoing case management to residents to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Conducted assessments and chart reviews to verify accuracy and compliance with regulations and requirements of licensing and funding sources.
  • Facilitated routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Built strong relationships between the group home and local community to enhance the quality of services and life for the residents.


Education

Master of Arts - Education / Specializing in School School

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2010

Skills

  • Mental Health Referrals
  • Professional Relationships
  • Behavior Counseling
  • Crisis Intervention Strategies
  • Individual and Family Support
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Small Group Lessons
  • Listening Actively
  • Team Leadership
  • Administration Collaboration
  • School Communications

Accomplishments

  • Summa Cum Laude
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Psi Chi
  • Board Member For Lumpkin County Department Of Family & Children Services for 6+ Years


Affiliations

  • American School Counselor Association
  • Georgia Association Of School Counselors
  • Christian Educators International Association
  • Board Member for Lumpkin County Family & Children Services for 6+ Years

Timeline

Professional School Counselor

Lumpkin County Board Of Education
07.2013 - Current

Clinical Program Director

Rainbow Children's Home
07.2002 - 02.2022

Master of Arts - Education / Specializing in School School

Liberty University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University

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