Dr. Lindsay Johnson-Hansen
Charleston,SC
Summary
High levels of creativity and resourcefulness, combined with strong planning and organizational skills. Highly developed written and communication skills. A genuine interest in students and respect for their individualities and cultures. Ability to establish positive relationships with parents, students, coworkers, and other professionals. Ability to combine enthusiasm, passion, motivation, and creativity in order to foster student's desires for learning. Ability to provide appropriate support to students in individual, group, and classroom environments. Task-oriented, self-directed, and able to take initiative while working under strict deadlines and in stressful environments. Ability to be a team player and also a leader.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Counseling
West Ashley Center For Advanced Studies
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted principal with opening a new school including hiring staff and creating school-wide documents and procedures
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to identify and address institutional challenges in all majors including Automotive Technology, Cybersecurity/Networking, Health Science, Sports Medicine, PLTW Biomedical Science, PLTW Engineering, Mechatronics, Media Technology, and Welding.
- Create, implement, and monitor master schedule
- Execute daily, quarterly, and semester data-entry responsibilities 750+ students each semester including state-approved certifications
- Increased college and career readiness and CTE completers by properly scheduling students in CTE classes and identifying those who do not meet prerequisites
- Train staff in 504/IEP/Mandated reporter procedures as well as social-emotional learning content
- Mentor new counselors in district
- Mentor counseling graduate students
- Coordinate college visits and college and career events
- Create scholarship and employment newsletters/bulletin boards for students and parents
- Provide individual and small-group counseling and interventions
- Act as Title IX coordinator and female and sexual harassment coordinator
- Administer and monitor district surveys for staff and students
- Co-facilitate, plan, and organize district-wide award program for eight months each year that includes 86 schools
- Facilitate conversations and maintain relationships between three feeder schools (scheduling, transportation, events) to increase enrollment numbers and ensure proper classes are being taken
- Co-lead MTSS team
- Manage school's social media accounts and produce content as publicity representative
- Collaborate with businesses and facilitate relationships that benefit students
- Create and maintain student internships
- Organize and attend career-based field trips
- Organize, manage, and execute major schoolwide community events (Wellness Fair)
- Promote student engagement and foster a positive school climate by rewarding students with outside food vendors
- Lead monthly School Improvement Council meetings, create and maintain documents, and foster participation of all stakeholders
- Assist School Resource Officers with safety and equity initiatives and their Community Roundtable group
- Maintain and enter all college and career-readiness data for every student in PowerSchool and district spreadsheets to ensure home schools receive credit to increase their school report card grades
- Monitor all CTE data to formulate personal and schoolwide goals to Increase College and Career Readiness
- Assist feeder schools by administering Accuplacer tests for dual enrollment classes
- Manage time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed oftentimes outside of working hours
- Monitor and assess results of postsecondary programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements
School Counselor
West Ashley High School
08.2013 - 02.2021
- Oversaw caseload of approximately 425 9th – 12th-grade students ensuring that graduation requirements were met, postsecondary plans were in place, and social and emotional needs were supported
- Established supportive, positive, and trusting relationships with variety of culturally unique students
- Co-facilitated and organized counseling activities, extracurricular events, and off-campus educational trips for students
- Consulted with and trained teachers, parents, and staff regarding needs of high school-level students
- Conducted Individual Graduation Plan meetings with every student and parent on yearly basis
- Identified and processed Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipients
- Assisted in coordination and execution of College Application Day and College Decision Day
- Met with college and military admissions representatives
- Referred students and families to appropriate mental health resources during crisis situations
- Created and maintained monthly scholarship newsletter, maintained student scholarship bulletin board, and communicated with organizations providing scholarship opportunities
- Coordinated Dual Credit/Early Admit. program with Trident Technical College by collecting and managing all student data and applications
- Coordinated South Carolina Virtual School program and proctored testing three times a year
- Completed promotion and retention responsibilities
- Scheduling responsibilities and assisting with master schedule
- Scheduling rising 8th-grade students and visiting feeder schools
- Led 504 and parent/teacher conferences and assisted with IEP conferences
- Assisted with initiatives and implementation of MTSS team
- Assisted testing coordinator with PSAT, Pre-ACT, SAT, ACT, and Workkeys assessments
- Translated and entered transcripts into PowerSchool
- Maintained student records
- Mediated conflicts between students, parents, and teachers
- Mentored new counselors
- Supervised The Citadel's practicum and internship students
- Assisted with responsibilities of school data clerk including intensive data entry
- Aided school in becoming RAMP recognized
School Counselor
West Ashley Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Worked with 6th – 8th-grade students ensuring that their academic, social, and emotional needs were met
- Conducted 504 meetings
- Assisted with registration
- Conducted IGP meetings
- Conducted small group guidance sessions as well as classroom guidance sessions
- Assisted principal with school's needs by teaching three periods of reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students during second semester
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations
- Obtained the "Rookie of the Year" title for the 2012-2013 school year
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Daniel Island Academy
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Created and implemented daily lessons in all subjects
- Individualized one-on-one lessons for special needs students
- Contributed to creation and implementation of summer school program
- Motivated 20 students and created multiple behavior plans to increase positive behavior
- Introduced broad range of new subject matter and developed numeracy and literacy skills of students
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies designed to capture interest and maximize individual learning
- Assessed, recorded, and communicated student progress
- Fostered appropriate skills and social attitudes
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs for academically advanced children and remedial programs for students requiring extra assistance
- Created visually and intellectually stimulating, child-centered environment
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
07.2004 - 04.2008
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Delivered successful training to more than 50 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to keep location well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Analyzed sales figures and identified areas for improvement.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Conducted performance reviews and provided staff with feedback and guidance.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC07.2021
M.Ed - Counselor education
The Citadel
2012
BA - Elementary education & English
Mount Saint Mary College
2004
Skills
- Microsoft Word/Office/Power Point/Excel/Outlook
- Google Docs
- Multitasking abilities
- Critical thinking
- Training & Development
- Customer service
- Organization and Time management
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Powerschool
- Canvas
Timeline
Director of Counseling
West Ashley Center For Advanced Studies
02.2021 - Current
School Counselor
West Ashley High School
08.2013 - 02.2021
School Counselor
West Ashley Middle School
08.2012 - 08.2013
Teacher/Assistant Teacher
Daniel Island Academy
01.2011 - 04.2012
Shift Supervisor
Starbucks
07.2004 - 04.2008
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
The University of South Carolina
M.Ed - Counselor education
The Citadel
BA - Elementary education & English
Mount Saint Mary College
- Certified (7-12) school counselor
- Certified (1-6) teacher in SC
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion certification
- College admissions specialist certification
- Suicide and Threat Assessment certification
- CDF (Career Development Facilitator) certification
- NCAA counselor certification
- College counselor certification
- District level mentor certification
- Darkness to Light certification
- Read to Succeed certification
Accomplishments
- Rookie "teacher" of the year, 2012
Certification
- Certified (7-12) school counselor
- Certified (1-6) teacher in SC
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion certification
- College admissions specialist certification
- Suicide and Threat Assessment certification
- CDF (Career Development Facilitator) certification
- NCAA counselor certification
- College counselor certification
- District level mentor certification
- Darkness to Light certification
- Read to Succeed certification
- District and College Intern Mentor certification
- Jason Flatt Act certification
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA)
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