Laura Richardson
Brighton,TN
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences. Experienced school counselor with a strong focus on rational problem-solving and compassionate support. Expertise in developing and administering counseling programs, ensuring personalized support for students facing challenges in their academic and emotional growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Munford High School
Munford, Tennessee
08.2022 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions to address student concerns and needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students needing additional support.
- Maintained confidential student records while adhering to privacy regulations.
- Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and intervention strategies.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Consulted with administrators to create policies addressing student behavior concerns or disciplinary actions.
- Placed students into academically appropriate classes after reviewing data and records.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
- Facilitated transition planning for students moving from middle to high school, and beyond.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
- Assessed students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using a variety of assessment tools for career and educational planning.
School Counselor
Brighton Middle School
Brighton, TN
08.2014 - Current
- Counseled students in career planning and academic goals.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Followed Tennessee standards in creating and administering school counseling programs.
- Offered counseling services to 854 students.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Created and reviewed reports to determine effectiveness of counseling program and make improvements.
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
- Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
Classroom Teacher
Brighton Elementary School
Brighton, TN
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for all students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
Education
Associate of Arts - School Counseling
Freed-Hardeman University
Henderson, TN05.2014
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN05.1998
Skills
- Registration of students
- Creating and maintaining school records
- Group lessons
- School counseling
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Confidential services
- Conflict mediation
- Rational problem solving
- Individual counseling
- Reporting and documentation
Timeline
School Counselor
Munford High School
08.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Brighton Middle School
08.2014 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Brighton Elementary School
08.2010 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - School Counseling
Freed-Hardeman University
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development
Christian Brothers University