Linda Oakley
Springdale,AR
Summary
Compassionate school counselor with over 20 years of experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Skilled in conflict resolution and classroom guidance, effectively promoting a positive school climate and supporting at-risk students through tailored counseling strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Public School Junior High Counselor
Springdale School District - Central Junior High School
Springdale, AR 72762
08.2009 - Current
- Developed individualized counseling plans to support student academic and emotional needs.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions among students, promoting a positive school climate.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to implement strategies for at-risk students.
- Conducted classroom guidance on suicide prevention.
- Developed the master schedule based on class instruction and staffing.
- Conducted assessments and determined next steps for crisis intervention.
Public School Junior High Counselor
Springdale School District - George Junior High School
Springdale, AR 72762
07.2006 - 05.2009
- Led the scheduling initiative and enrolled new students to our building.
- Classroom guidance on various mental health lessons.
- Crisis intervention for self-harm, suicidal ideations, anxiety, and depression.
- Counseling and mental health support.
Public School Teacher and Coach
Springdale School District
Springdale, AR 72762
08.1994 - 05.2006
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom management strategies to promote a positive and inclusive environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into curriculum delivery effectively.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing feedback to support academic growth.
- Coached and started the volleyball program at Springdale High School.
- Coached and started the swim program at Springdale High School.
- Coached junior high basketball and track.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Education And PE & Health Education
Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO12-1991
Skills
- Skilled in problem-solving and crisis intervention
- Counseling
- Team leader in suicide prevention and classroom guidance
- Mental health support
- Lead in master schedule design and implementation for a building of 890 students
Accomplishments
- Received my National Board Certification in School Counseling for PK - 12th grade in 2017.
- Recipient of the Springdale Teacher of the Year Award in 2003.
- Recipient of AAAAA Volleyball Coach of the Year for 2 years in 1997 and 1999.
Timeline
Public School Junior High Counselor
Springdale School District - Central Junior High School
08.2009 - Current
Public School Junior High Counselor
Springdale School District - George Junior High School
07.2006 - 05.2009
Public School Teacher and Coach
Springdale School District
08.1994 - 05.2006
Master of Science - School Counseling
John Brown University
Bachelor of Science - Business Education And PE & Health Education
Southwest Baptist University