LaTisca Henderson-Watkins
Akron,OH
Summary
Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Our Lady of the Elms
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Academic counseling (study skills, organizational skills, time management)
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.
Summer Camp Lead
Akron Urban League
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Responsible for providing supervision, instruction, and ongoing assistance to program staff, campers, and assisting the Program Manager and Coordinator in providing instruction and ongoing assistance to volunteers during programs.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
School Counselor
St. Hilary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Academic counseling (study skills, organizational skills, time management)
- Social emotional counseling (Self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, self-advocacy)
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
Title 1 School Counselor
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (PSI)
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Academic counseling (study skills, organizational skills, time management)
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Substitute Teacher
Kent City Schools
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Internship - School Counseling
Rootstown Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Individual counseling (Coping skills and social emotional support)
- Small group counseling (Friendship, executive functioning skills, and empowerment)
- Academic support
- Observation and data collection
- 600 hours
Practicum - School Counseling
Barberton High School
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Individual Counseling
- Small group counseling (Empowerment and self-confidence)
- 100 hours
Paraprofessional
Kent City Schools
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
M. Ed. - School Counseling
Kent State University
Kent, OH05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.2016
Diploma - undefined
Theodore Roosevelt High School
06.2011
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Individual and family support
- Records management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
School Counselor
Our Lady of the Elms
08.2024 - 06.2025
Summer Camp Lead
Akron Urban League
06.2024 - 08.2024
School Counselor
St. Hilary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Title 1 School Counselor
St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (PSI)
11.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Kent City Schools
10.2021 - 11.2022
Internship - School Counseling
Rootstown Middle School
09.2020 - 06.2021
Practicum - School Counseling
Barberton High School
03.2020 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Kent City Schools
03.2017 - 06.2018
Diploma - undefined
Theodore Roosevelt High School
M. Ed. - School Counseling
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Kent State University
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