Leslee Spencer-Long
Granite Bay,CA
Summary
Experienced school counselor with strong background and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering a supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Buckeye Unified School District
El Dorado Hills, CA
01.2012 - Current
- Provided Individual and groups counseling(various topics)
- ERMHS counseling support
- Developed and implemented individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional needs.
- Provided monthly classroom lessons for all K-5th grades on social skills, conflict resolution, and stress management, Growth Mindset, self-regulation.
- Developed and implemented a peer mediation program to support yard duty supervisors, solve recess conflict, build young leaders, support PBIS goals, be friend-finders and encourage kindness.
- School-based liaison for Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Coordinated school-based and community based giving drives
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Improved student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience through monthly classroom guidance lessons for all K-5th classrooms.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
School Counselor
Albuquerque Unified School District
Albuquerque, NM
08.1996 - 12.2002
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions(various topics)
- Created and implemented a peer mediation program
- Provided social/emotional classroom lessons to all grade levels
- 504 Coordinator
- Coordinated community outreach and giving drives
- Monitored student attendance and engagement, implementing strategies to improve participation rates.
- Created a peer mediation program to help support students and yard duty supervisors manage conflict, promote kindness and playground expectations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Albuquerque, NM05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-1994
Skills
- Individual and small group counseling
- ERMHS/Special Education counseling support
- 504 support
- PBIS Tier 1 team member
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Family support
- Impactful classroom SEL lessons
- Social and emotional health
Timeline
School Counselor
Buckeye Unified School District
01.2012 - Current
School Counselor
Albuquerque Unified School District
08.1996 - 12.2002
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of New Mexico