Lauren Butler
Alpharetta,Georgia
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of College Prep Programs
Breakthrough Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
- Design, partner and execute programming leveraging best practices in the college prep/readiness field (e.g. college fit counseling, financial aid education and planning, Breakthrough summer offerings, pre-college experiences, internships, career exposure, etc.)
- Lead a team, including a program manager, AmeriCorps member, seasonal faculty, teaching fellows, community partners and volunteers to implement college prep programming
- Oversee the day to day operations of all college prep programming
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and their families through open and frequent communication to encourage students’ active participation and retention in Breakthrough for all four years of high school
- Collaborate with colleges and universities, scholarship programs and community organizations to provide essential services and valuable opportunities to Breakthrough students
- Counsel eleventh and twelfth grade students on college preparation, selection and financial aid
- Stay knowledgeable of and assist students and parents in understanding alternative pathways to post secondary education (e.g. 2-year to 4-year transfers, military service, technical certifications, etc.)
- Engage with other Breakthrough programs and SACAC for ideation and discovery of best practices
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate college prep program staff, faculty, teaching fellows and AmeriCorps. Implement progressive disciplinary measures and counsel out team members as necessary and in accordance with the law
- Collect and report student data to evaluate program effectiveness
Professional School Counselor
Fulton County Schools, Roswell High School
07.2015 - 12.2021
- Implemented developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities that meets students’ needs
- Provided comprehensive college and career guidance and ensures compliance with all Bridge Law and CCRPI requirements
- Awarded Roswell High School Professional of the Year (2017), Staff of Excellence (April 2016)
- Presented at the 2018 Georgia School Counseling Association Conference
- Created and implemented theme specific programming based on student needs— ex. “RECharge Roswell Week,” based around mental health wellness and support
- Coordinated school-wide honors night program
- Managed student caseload of 400 in academic, career, and personal/social domains
- Managed departmental public relations—student/parent newsletter, counseling website, social media, Naviance communication
- Served as site supervisor for school counseling practicum and internship students
- Interpreted and utilizes student data accurately and appropriately
- Collaborated with department to complete our Re-RAMP application
- Facilitated various classroom guidance lessons including Signs of Suicide, College and Career Awareness Activities, High School Transition, High School 101 and Course Selection, GPA and Credits.
- Collaborated and communicated with parents, guardians, and teachers in the development of educational, career and life plans • Developed and implemented an appropriate student referral process and follow-up process as needed
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with social and emotional needs
Office of Leadership Development Grad Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Developed leadership programs, trainings, and workshops for the students at Georgia State University
- Taught and mentored new students during my semester long freshman seminar course
- Conducted weekly leadership workshops for the campus and community
- Oversaw the Lead Team of undergraduate mentors
- Lead bi-weekly campus-wide discussion groups on multi-cultural issues and current events
- Coordinated and collaborated with other student affairs departments on programs and campus-wide initiatives
College Advisor
Georgia College Advising Corps
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Developed programs and strategies to increase the number of low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students entering and completing higher education
- Advised parents and students on all aspects of college planning and selection
- Navigated S.A.S.I. database to access student schedules and records
- Provided SAT and ACT fee waivers for low-income students and assist in the test registration process
- Facilitated afterschool SAT/ACT and college preparatory tutorials 4 days a week
- Implemented a practicing professionals fair to expose students to various careers
- Assisted 6 Gates Millennium Scholarship finalists and 2 Gates Scholars with their post-secondary planning
- Proctored the SAT, ACT and Compass exams at Meadowcreek High School
Education
M.Ed - Professional School Counseling
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2011
Skills
- Program Management
- Staff Management
- Budget Control
- Hiring and Retention
- Strategies and Goals
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Career Advising
- Student Records Management
- Academic Advisement
Timeline
Director of College Prep Programs
Breakthrough Atlanta
01.2022 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Fulton County Schools, Roswell High School
07.2015 - 12.2021
Office of Leadership Development Grad Assistant
Georgia State University
08.2013 - 05.2015
College Advisor
Georgia College Advising Corps
08.2011 - 05.2013
M.Ed - Professional School Counseling
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Georgia
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