LAUREN E. WILLIS
Summary
My mission as a school counselor is to provide research-based school counseling services to all students. I will advocate for every student and foster ideas that inspire students to maximize their potential. My aim is to equip students with the necessary tools to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally every day.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Holly Pond Elementary School
Holly Pond, AL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided individual, small group, and classroom counseling sessions to students, addressing academic and emotional needs.
- Led training sessions for staff on mental health awareness and student support initiatives.
- 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.
- Oversaw standardized testing operations as Building Test Coordinator.
Internship Placements
Florence High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Supervisor: Candace Young
Internship Placements
Harlan Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervisor: Amanda Green
Interim School Counselor
Threadgill Primary School
Sheffield, AL
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered tier 1 and tier 2 support services to students in pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Collaborated with stakeholders and administrators.
Registered Behavior Technician
Bridges Behavior Therapy and Consultation
Tuscumbia, AL
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked as part of a collaborative team to address the changing needs of children and families.
- Used Catalyst to document patient information, collect data, and monitor treatment plans.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - School Counseling
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05-2021
Skills
- 504 Coordination
- Data Collection
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- PowerSchool Proficiency
- Parent-teacher Collaboration
- Microsoft Office/Google Office Suite
- College and Career Planning Utilizing Kuder Galaxy
Accomplishments
- 2025-2026 - Chi Sigma Iota: President
- 2024 - UNA College of Education and Human Sciences: Outstanding School Counselor
- 2023-2024 - Chi Sigma Iota: President Elect
- 2021 - UNA College of Arts and Sciences: Outstanding Senior Award
- 2021 - Psi Chi Honor Society: Secretary
Timeline
School Counselor
Holly Pond Elementary School
08.2024 - Current
Internship Placements
Florence High School
01.2024 - 05.2024
Interim School Counselor
Threadgill Primary School
11.2023 - 12.2023
Internship Placements
Harlan Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Behavior Technician
Bridges Behavior Therapy and Consultation
01.2021 - 01.2023
Master of Arts in Education - School Counseling
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of North Alabama
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2023-2026 - Spring Ethics Workshop, Presented by Chi Sigma Iota, Florence, Alabama
- Aug 27, 2025 - Peer Helper Plus Coordinator Training, ThriveWay, Cullman, Alabama
- Feb 5, 2025 - New School Counselor Academy, The Alabama State Department of Education, Montgomery, Alabama
- January 27, 2023 - Neuroscience Informed Play Therapy, The Alabama Association for Play Therapy, Birmingham, Alabama