Laura Wells
Lake County Schools - Tavares Elementary
Leesburg,FL
9
years of professional experience
Dedicated Mental Health Liaison with strong counseling and mediation skills. Proven ability to enhance collaboration between stakeholders, ensuring effective support for students and families.
Work History
Mental Health Liaison
11 Months- Coordinated communication among staff, parents, and community stakeholders, fostering collaborative support for student mental health.
- Assisted in organizing school events, fostering student engagement and participation.
- Provided administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations and efficient information flow.
- Delivered individual and group counseling to students and families, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.
- Referred students to outside agencies for more intense counseling needs.
- Maintained accurate records and collected data on student progress, supporting informed decision-making for interventions.
Mental Health Liaison
2 Years 11 Months- Developed informational materials for community outreach, increasing awareness of school programs.
- Facilitated meetings with educators to address student needs and implement support strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of communications and activities related to student services.
- Provided individual and group counseling services for students and families.
- Developed referrals for outside agencies to provide students with more intense counseling needs.
School Counselor
2 Years- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support students' academic and emotional needs.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and resilience.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify student challenges and facilitate appropriate interventions.
- Organized workshops for parents on effective communication and support strategies for students.
Mental Health Liaison
4 Years 1 Month- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and administrators to facilitate student success.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community stakeholders to enhance school programs.
- Provided individual and group counseling to students and families.
- Supported implementation of educational initiatives aligned with district goals and objectives.
- Initiated referrals to outside agencies for on-going counseling services.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Skills
Assertiveness
Mediation skills
Influencing skills
Counseling Skills
Verbal and written communication
Performance reporting
Timeline
Mental Health Liaison
Lake County Schools - Tavares Elementary
07.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Mental Health Liaison
Lake County Schools - Oak Park Middle School
07.2022 - 2025Read More
Mental Health Liaison
Lake County Schools - Tavares Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2022Read More
School Counselor
Lake County Schools - Umatilla High School
07.2017 - 07.2019Read More
University of Central Florida
Master of Science from Mental Health Counseling
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University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science from Elementary Education
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