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Loundy Bennett

Brandon

Summary

Accomplished professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional School Counselor for Homeless Liaison

Hillsborough County Public Schools
Tampa
07.2025 - Current
  • Serving 20 schools, providing direct case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy for students and families experiencing housing instability.
  • Supporting homeless and highly mobile students across a large urban school district.
  • Skilled in building trusting relationships, coordinating with community resources, and ensuring academic and emotional support for vulnerable populations.
  • Committed to promoting equity and access to education for all students.

Professional School Counselor

Tampa Bay Tech High School
Tampa
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided academic counseling and planning services to a diverse student population, including IEP students, English Language Learners (ELL), first-generation college students, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Monitored and evaluated students' academic progress through academic audits and performance tracking, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk students.
  • Guided students through financial aid processes, including FAFSA and scholarship applications, to facilitate access to higher education.
  • Coordinated student orientations, information sessions, academic forums, workshops, and college tours to enhance student engagement and readiness.
  • Reviewed high school transcripts to track and verify progress toward graduation requirements.
  • Assisted students with SAT/ACT/CLT registration and test preparation resources.

Adult ESOL Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools CARIBE Refugee
Tampa
10.2022 - 06.2023

Guided students through structured online lessons, delivering targeted support in pronunciation, conversation practice, and reading comprehension to facilitate language mastery.

Supported adult ESOL learners (Levels 4–6) in Caribbean refugee program, enhancing English speaking and reading skills using English Discoveries digital learning platform.

Promoted real-life language application, fostering confidence in everyday communication, workplace interactions, and community engagement.

Adapted instructional support to meet the diverse educational and cultural backgrounds of adult refugee learners.

Professional School Counselor

Jennings Middle School
Tampa
01.2014 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated PSAT testing logistics, ensuring smooth implementation for students.
  • Conducted classroom guidance activities to enhance students' academic and personal development.
  • Guided students through academic and personal challenges.
  • Developed and implemented individual student counseling plans.
  • Facilitated workshops on college readiness and career exploration.

Education

Master of Arts - School Guidance and Counseling

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
03-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

St. Thomas University
Miami, FL
03-2002

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Academic advising
  • Case management
  • Group counseling

  • Cultural competence
  • Solutions-focused

Certification

Professional School Counseling Grades PK-12, 07/01/21, 06/30/29

Timeline

Professional School Counselor for Homeless Liaison

Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2025 - Current

Adult ESOL Teacher

Hillsborough County Public Schools CARIBE Refugee
10.2022 - 06.2023

Professional School Counselor

Tampa Bay Tech High School
08.2022 - 10.2024

Professional School Counselor

Jennings Middle School
01.2014 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - School Guidance and Counseling

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

St. Thomas University
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