Lesley Jean Friedman
Clarksville,Virginia
Summary
Dynamic GED Instructor and School Counselor with a proven track record at Mechlenburg County Public Schools, specializing in project-based learning and peer tutoring. Excelled in tailoring instruction for diverse learning needs, significantly enhancing student performance. Skilled in fostering academic and emotional support, demonstrating exceptional teaching strategies and interpersonal abilities. GED Teacher with an extensive background in adult education and success helping students achieve lasting success in the classroom and workplace. Confidently develops reading and writing skills in adults to help achieve GED or college admission. GED TEacher with extensive background in adult education and success helping students achieve lasting success in classroom and workplace. Confidently develops reading and writing skills in adults to help achieve GED or college admission.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
GED Instructor/School Counselor
Mechlenburg County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 9 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
Elementary School Counselor
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
High School Guidance Counselor
Morgan County Board of Education
08.2005 - 06.2010
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Science Administration
St. Leo University
Norfolk, VARegistered Nursing
Norfolk General Hospital School of Nursing
Norfolk, VA01-2028
Associate of Arts - Human Resources
Southside Virginia Community College
South Boston, VA06-2016
Master of Arts - School Counselling
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05-2005
Skills
- Project-based learning
- Peer tutoring
- Teaching strategies
- Test preparation
Timeline
GED Instructor/School Counselor
Mechlenburg County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
High School Guidance Counselor
Morgan County Board of Education
08.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Health Science Administration
St. Leo University
Registered Nursing
Norfolk General Hospital School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - Human Resources
Southside Virginia Community College
Master of Arts - School Counselling
Bowie State University
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