MAIKO YANG
Mt Pleasant,NC
Summary
Compassionate School Counselor possessing comprehensive experience in providing academic, career, and personal guidance to students of diverse backgrounds. Strengths lie in creating inclusive environments, developing tailored intervention strategies, and facilitating conflict resolution. Have consistently fostered positive relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to drive student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord, NC
02.2014 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Provided professional development training for teachers on topics such as classroom management, student motivation, and identifying signs of distress.
- Coordinated with external agencies to refer students for additional support services, such as mental health counseling or tutoring.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Facilitated transition planning for students moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and beyond.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a positive school environment.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Established and supervised peer mediation program
School Counselor
Department of Defense Schools
Seoul, South Korea
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Taught classroom guidance lessons on various topics, such as setting goals, bullying prevention, coping strategies, career development, etc...
School Counselor
Rowan-Salisbury School
Salisbury, NC
08.2005 - 08.2012
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Assisted families in understanding resources available within the community to address their needs.
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Cultivated partnerships with local organizations who offer resources related to mental health care, substance abuse prevention and job placement opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Placed students into academically appropriate classes after reviewing data and records.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
- Coordinated with external agencies to refer students for additional support services, such as mental health counseling or tutoring.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success and address behavioral and academic concerns.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Assessed students' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics using a variety of assessment tools for career and educational planning.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
- Facilitated transition planning for students moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and beyond.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a positive school environment.
- Monitored students' academic performance and progress, identifying those at risk of failing or dropping out.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students experiencing emotional, physical, or social distress.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices and emerging issues in school counseling.
- Advocated for students' needs and rights within the school system, working to remove barriers to their success.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
- Taught classes and presented lessons on setting goals, coping strategies, career development, etc...
School Counselor
Stanly County Schools
Albemarle, NC
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Provided individual counseling to students to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Taught a career class daily
- Organized state testing for school
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lakeland College
Plymouth, WI05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05-1998
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Cultural Awareness
- Communication
- Task Prioritization
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- FLUENT IN HMONG
Certification
- School Counselor License – NC Department of Education.
Timeline
School Counselor
Cabarrus County Schools
02.2014 - Current
School Counselor
Department of Defense Schools
08.2013 - 01.2014
School Counselor
Rowan-Salisbury School
08.2005 - 08.2012
School Counselor
Stanly County Schools
08.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lakeland College
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
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