Malori Bunk
School Counselor and Referral Coordinator
Thomasville,GA
Summary
Motivated School Counselor with experience in Elementary, Middle and High School Counseling. Confident in building rapport with students, parents, staff and community. Takes great pride in positive relationship building throughout the school community. Trusting and reliable work ethics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong with team building and collaboration. Committed to helping all students find success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor and Rerral Coordinator
W.T. Moore Elementary
08.2023 - Current
- K - 5; Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Lead School Counselor
- MTSS/Data Analysis Team Member
- MTSS, 504 and ELL Referral Coordinator
- Academic, personal-social and career counseling
- Community partner connection for students in need
- Referral Coordinator for ESE (Gifted Plans and Individualized Education Plans)
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
School Counselor
R. Frank Nims Middle Schools
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Academic, personal/social, behavior and career counseling
- MTSS;Analyze data for student placement
- Advocate for ESE and 504(s) – worked closely with the ESE team to support students’ accommodations and/or modifications
- 504 and ELL Coordinator
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Elementary School Counselor
Hutchison Beach Elementary
06.2021 - Current
- K - 5; Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Lead School Counselor
- Testing Coordinator
- IEP, 504 and ELL Meeting Coordinator
- 504 and ELL Case Manager
- MTSS/Data Analysis Team Member
- Parent/Teacher Conference Coordinator and Leader
Elementary School Counselor
Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
07.2020 - 06.2021
- K - 5; Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Testing Coordinator
- IEP, 504, and ELL Meeting Coordinator
- 504 and ELL Case Manager
- MTSS/Data Analysis Team Member
- Parent/Teacher Conference Coordinator and Leader
High School Counselor
Rutherford High School
06.2019 - 07.2020
- 10th and 11th Grade; Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Scheduling based on data
- Transcript Reviews
- Parent/Teacher Conference Coordinator
- 504 and ELL Case Manager and Meeting Coordinator
- Graduation Analysis Data Team Member
- College and Career Meeting Coordinator
Elementary School Counselor
Hutchison Beach Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Test coordinator
- MTSS
- Collaboration with all students, parents, staff.
- Analyze data for student placement
- Advocate for ESE
- 504 and ELL Case Manager
High School Counselor
Charlotte High School
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Academic, personal/social, behavior and career counseling
- Analyze student data
- MTSS/Child Study Team
- Class scheduling using data for placement
- Lead in Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Quarterly Transcript review
- Florida Virtual School advocate for High School students
- Collaborated with Colleges and Technical Schools for Dual Enrollment
- 504 Case Manager
- SAT and ACT test administrator and co-coordinator
Middle School Counselor
Punta Gorda Middle
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Academic, personal/social, behavior and career counseling
- Schedule building and class schedule coordinator
- Test coordinator for all testing
- RTI/MTSS. Child study.
- Analyze data for student placement
- PBiS team member and supporter
- Advocate for ESE and 504(s) – worked closely with the ESE team to support students’ accommodations and/or modifications
- 504 and ELL Case Manager
High School Counselor
Madison County High
06.2011 - 07.2012
- Individual, group and classroom guidance
- Academic, personal/social, behavior and career counseling.
- Test coordinator for all testing
- RTI/MTSS. Child study
- Analyze data for student placemen
- Scheduling
- Transcript review
- SAT Testing Coordinator
- ACT Co Coordinator
- Collaborated with local college and technical center for Dual Enrollment
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
05.2007
Skills
- Academic, Personal/Social and Career Counseling
- Data analyzing for proper placement; ie scheduling
- Student Advocacy
- Conflict Management Education
- Truancy Counseling
- Behavior Counseling
- Diverse Student Populations
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Classroom Observation
- Abuse Identification
- Mental Health Referrals
- Student Records Maintenance
- Work Experience Programs
- Trauma Care
- Constructive Feedback
- IEP Monitoring
- Student Performance Data
- Career Development Techniques Instruction
- Internship Opportunity Referral
- Peer Counseling
- Administration Collaboration
- Transcript Review
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Letters of Recommendation
- Standardized Test Results Review
Certification
- FL Certification in Pre K - 12 Professional School Counselor
- Renstating my GA Certification Pre K - 12 Professional School Counselor.
Timeline
School Counselor and Rerral Coordinator - W.T. Moore Elementary
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor - R. Frank Nims Middle Schools
08.2022 - 07.2023
Elementary School Counselor - Hutchison Beach Elementary
06.2021 - Current
Elementary School Counselor - Merriam Cherry Street Elementary
07.2020 - 06.2021
High School Counselor - Rutherford High School
06.2019 - 07.2020
Elementary School Counselor - Hutchison Beach Elementary
08.2017 - 06.2019
High School Counselor - Charlotte High School
06.2015 - 08.2017
Middle School Counselor - Punta Gorda Middle
07.2012 - 06.2014
High School Counselor - Madison County High
06.2011 - 07.2012
Valdosta State University - Master of Education, School Counseling
Georgia Southern University - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- FL Certification in Pre K - 12 Professional School Counselor
- Renstating my GA Certification Pre K - 12 Professional School Counselor.
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