Laura Marshall
Saint Johns,FL
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor committed to fostering student development and a supportive educational atmosphere. Expertise in enhancing student outcomes through goal setting and behavior management. Skilled in coordinating parent-teacher communication and implementing individualized support plans to promote academic and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Fletcher Middle School
Jacksonville Beach, FL
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided individual counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues, utilizing conflict resolution techniques to address challenges effectively.
- Identified at-risk students and implemented support strategies, enhancing their academic experience and fostering personal growth.
- Supported the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs, showcasing expertise in individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Developed and executed behavior management plans, resulting in improved student conduct and engagement.
- Conducted assessments of students' academic performance and created targeted improvement plans, facilitating measurable progress.
Teacher on Assignment - Counselor Support
Nease High School
Saint Johns, USA
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated 504 plan meetings with parents, teachers, and staff to address student needs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and district policies.
- Supported high school students in dual enrollment programs, facilitating academic success and smooth transitions between high school and college courses.
- Engaged in professional development to enhance knowledge of counseling practices and stay current with educational trends.
Permit Specialist
Alpha Foundation Specialists
Jacksonville, USA
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Accelerated and manage all aspects of the permitting process impacting overall revenue to meet monthly sales goals.
- Liaised between Alpha Foundations and municipalities to secure timely approvals for all permits.
- Collaborated with building officials at municipalities to streamline permit process, enhancing requirement clarity and timeline adherence.
- Facilitated changes to inspection process at municipalities, reducing site time for production department.
- Quantified achievements whenever possible (e.g., "Improved customer satisfaction by 30%.").
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2010
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Goal setting
- Student counseling
- Academic assessments
- Behavior management
- Data management and parent communication
Certification
- School Counseling PK-12
- Professional Education
- Elementary Education K-6
Accomplishments
- Award: Outstanding Student Development Recipient - School Counseling Program, 2026
- Presentation: National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC); Paving the Way: Easing the Transition to College, September 2026.
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Fletcher Middle School
11.2025 - 05.2026
Teacher on Assignment - Counselor Support
Nease High School
11.2024 - 06.2025
Permit Specialist
Alpha Foundation Specialists
12.2022 - 11.2023
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of North Florida
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of Central Florida