Lori Wyatt
Student Support Coordinator
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Interested in a challenging and meaningful administrative position to assist students at school level. Including implementing and maintaining education programs and services and serving as a trusted resource to students, patrons, school personnel, Principal, and executive board. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Enthusiastic and dedicated Former Counselor/Student Support Coordinator eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Social Emotional Learning and discipline policies as well as training in social aspects and behavior modification. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Administration and be assist Principal, school staff, parents and students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Student Support Coordinator
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
11.2020 - Current
- Supervise School Behavior team.
- Schedule check-ins and coverage for school behavior team employees to work with students.
- Model Procedures and expectations for Behavior team and school.
- Focus on employees strengths and weaknesses to place them in roles that are in best interest of student needs.
- Support Principal and Assistant Principal by helping process discipline referrals and contacting parents.
- Using strategy to develop plans that alleviate school discipline problems and use positive behavior incentives with students.
- Connecting with students and developing relationships which has been beneficial to reaching them and facilitating de-escalation when there are student behavior issues.
- Showing students respect and trust has helped develop relationships where students listen even when escalated.
- Maintained program files, records, databases and websites to gather research and prepare and submit reports to promote student growth.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Directed day-to-day operations of school education program and supervised school support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures to support educational program and curriculum.
- Work closely with Principal to develop policies and procedures.
- Work with student population of over 800 students.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials
Mentor Teacher
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Mentor and assist new Counselors, answer questions, provide best practices and procedures.
- Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Maintain schedule of support services and attended sessions.
- Performed behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills with students.
- Established visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Support and assist student population of over 800 students.
Professional School Counselor
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
Clarksville, TN
12.2009 - 11.2020
- Collaborated with teachers to plan rigorous lessons based on student needs.
- Provided standards-based, rigorous instruction and differentiate to meet needs of all students.
- Specialty – Social Emotional Learning and Behavior Support.
- Instituted Biweekly Small Group Time with all grades to work on Emotional Regulation and Zones of Emotions.
- Present at Faculty meeting on ACES.
- Present at Faculty meetings on Social Emotional Learning and supports staff with day to day situations.
- Presented on Best Practices for handling Behavior problems.
- Worked with school's most challenging students with behaviors.
- Assists with crisis calls for escalating student behaviors, especially if student is aggressive or violent and work on de-escalation techniques.
- Work with students and teachers to develop PBP's and monitor interventions and data on plans.
- Work with student's using restorative practices.
- Help teach students with strategies to use self – control and calming techniques.
- Member of Suicide Response Team.
- Evaluates student risk and makes recommendations using available resources to assist and educate family and get help in place.
- Beta Sponsor. - Promoting ideals of academic achievement, character, service and leadership among elementary school students.
- Leadership Team -Collaborate with administration and other department teachers to evaluate plans and concerns within school.
- Grade Level Department Chair Lead grade-level meetings to discuss curriculum, instructional resources, and classroom management strategies Support Team Co-Chair.
- Lead Support team meetings focusing on behavioral interventions.
- Provide crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Review and discuss new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Collaborate with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Support and assist student population of over 800 students.
Education
MAED Educational Leadership - Administration and Supervision
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN 08.2018 - 05.2021
M.A.S. School Counseling -
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL 08.2004 - 11.2006
B.S - Organizational Management
Bethel College
01.2003 - 05.2005
Skills
Critical thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Leadership
Teambuilding
Excellent work ethic
Multitasking abilities
Collaboration
Teamwork
Planning and Coordination
Policy Development and Enforcement
Discipline Management
Program Development and Management
Group Facilitations and Presentations
Student Achievemnent
Record Keeping
Administration
Accomplishments
- Managed a high-volume caseload of students, including 504 plans.
- Facilitated group therapy counseling for identified Tier 2 and Tier SEL students at risk.
- Documented and resolved Emotional Regulation Learning which led to fewer Disciplinary Referrals.
- Supervised behavior team staff members.
- Work with Principal to cover open positions in the building.
- Voted 2021 CMCEA Distinguished Educator
Certification
NCSC - National Certified School Counselor
Timeline
Student Support Coordinator
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
11.2020 - Current
MAED Educational Leadership - Administration and Supervision
Austin Peay State University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Mentor Teacher
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
01.2018 - 11.2020
Professional School Counselor
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System
12.2009 - 11.2020
M.A.S. School Counseling -
University of West Alabama
08.2004 - 11.2006
B.S - Organizational Management
Bethel College
01.2003 - 05.2005