Leslee Byington
West Haven
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Quest Academy Charter School, adept at crisis intervention and student advocacy. Successfully developed individualized academic plans, enhancing student achievement and fostering social-emotional learning. Skilled in conflict resolution and active listening, empowering students to thrive academically and personally.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Quest Academy Charter School
08.2014 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Utah State University
Logan, UT05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12-1994
Skills
- Professional referral network
- Classroom guidance
- Listening actively
- Coping strategies
- Social-emotional learning
- Student advocacy
- Individual counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Academic advisement
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
Professional School Counseling License
Timeline
School Counselor
Quest Academy Charter School
08.2014 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Utah State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Weber State University
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