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Lavinia Oana

Newport News

Summary

Dynamic Professional School Counselor with 6+ years of experience, skilled in fostering and maintaining strong and meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. Enhanced student academic performance through tailored support and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Trilingual and compassionate, I prioritize a safe and positive school climate by educating and empowering students to practice conflict resolution techniques.

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Work History

Professional School Counselor

Newport News Public School - Saunders Elementary (2019- 2024) and Kiln Creek Elementary (2018-2020; 2024-2025)


  • Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional distress or behavioral issues
  • Supported students with academic and/or behavior deficiencies by collaborating with multidisciplinary team to develop intervention plans
  • Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies to support student needs
  • Contributed to a decrease in behavior incidents by facilitating conflict resolution among students
  • Assisted parents in understanding their child's academic progress through regular communication and meetings
  • Created a welcoming school atmosphere by providing resources and assistance to new students
  • Improved professional skills by attending conferences, workshops, and training in relation to school counseling practices
  • Contributed to a positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills
  • Organized and promoted career exploration events by covering a wide range of career clusters
  • Monitored student progress to drive and maintain successful academic outcomes

Regular Duties Performed

at NNPS

Small group sessions, one-on-one counseling sessions, lunch bunches, mediations, parent conferences, student observations, counselors' collaboration, counselors' monthly meetings, monthly classroom guidance, bullying assessments, home visits, SST (Child Study) meetings facilitator, threat assessment meetings, and attendance meetings


Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Hampton University
Hampton
12-2015

Bachelor of Science - Sociology- Ethnology

Lucian Blaga University
Romania
05-2004

Skills

  • Professional ethics
  • Special education support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Compassionate
  • Solutions-focused
  • Listening actively
  • Diverse student populations
  • Crisis intervention
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Trilingual: English, Romanian, Spanish

Accomplishments

    SCA Sponsor 2019- 2021

    Social Committee Lead 2021- 2022

    Girls on The Run Coach (Girls Club) 2022- 2024

    Embroidery Club Sponsor 2023- 2024

    Career Day Co-Organizer 2023, 2024

    Youth Development Lead 2024- 2025

    Elementary School Counselor Team Lead 2024-2025

    Level Up Coach (Boys Group) 2024- 2025

Certification

  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • NCC- National Certified Counselor

Timeline

Professional School Counselor

Newport News Public School - Saunders Elementary (2019- 2024) and Kiln Creek Elementary (2018-2020; 2024-2025)

Regular Duties Performed

at NNPS

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Hampton University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology- Ethnology

Lucian Blaga University
Lavinia Oana