Lori Shaffer
Triangle,VA
Summary
Professional teacher with twelve years of experience looking to transfer knowledge and skills from the classroom to the school counseling field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
- Managed caseload of approximately 350 students
- 504 case manager for 12 students
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
School Counseling Intern
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Enhanced student self-awareness by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops on various topics.
- Improved students'' academic success through targeted interventions and tailored support plans.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with national standards.
- Promoted a positive school climate by collaborating with teachers, administrators, and parents to address student needs and resolve conflicts.
Teacher
Fauquier County Schools
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Culinary Arts Instructor
Orange County Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
- Instructed approximately 150 students on terminology and techniques of culinary arts using visual and graphic media
- Instructed students on nutrition, presentation, science, and taste of both classical and contemporary cuisine
- Developed lesson plans following established culinary curriculum
- Assessed student progress based on food taste, presentation and nutrition
- Supervised cooking done in kitchens in non-critical, systematic environment to educate students on what to expect in real-word environment
- Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state
- Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate
Education
Master of Arts in Education School Counseling -
Liberty Univesity
Lynchburg, VA12.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration And Management -
Strayer University
Washington, DC12.2010
Skills
- Student Counseling
- 504 Case manager
- Effectively Work with Parents
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Student Records Management
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Individualized Education Programs
- Career Advising
Timeline
School Counselor
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Prince William County Public Schools
01.2023 - 06.2023
Teacher
Fauquier County Schools
08.2015 - 12.2022
Culinary Arts Instructor
Orange County Schools
08.2011 - 07.2015
Master of Arts in Education School Counseling -
Liberty Univesity
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration And Management -
Strayer University
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