Maris Selski-Green
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Passionate school counselor dedicated to helping students with their social-emotional, academic, and behavioral needs. Competent in creating a school-wide, III Tier, comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the comprehensive school improvement plan.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Scott County Board Of Education
Stamping Ground, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to support student emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented educational programs addressing academic and social challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to create supportive learning environments for students.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Continuous implementation of all activities listed below under Anderson County School Counselor.
School Counselor
Anderson County Board of Education
Lawrenceburg, KY
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Taught guidance classes to 1st-5th grades that were aligned with the ASCA (American School Counseling Association) National Standards and the SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Competencies.
- Ran small group sessions throughout the school year, which included the following topics: managing anxiety, social/friendship skills, self-regulation, anger management, resiliency, promoting positive behavior, divorce/separation, grief, KRUSH (Kids Rising Up Through Support and Healing), mentor program, and promoting attendance.
- Met weekly with individuals with higher, more specific needs that could not be addressed within a group setting.
- Coordinate school-wide activities to promote a positive culture such as: Red Ribbon Week, Career Week, TWOs Day, World Kindness Day, NED Show Assemblies, Remix Assemblies, Child Abuse Prevention Assemblies, guest speakers such as Miss Kentucky, etc...
- Implemented a positive behavior reward system where students earned DoJo points that they could then spend in the DoJo store I created.
- Promoteed behavior by having a monthly behavior reward.
- Implemented a student of the week program.
- Implemented a citizen of the month program by collaborating with multiple local businesses who sent representatives to each assembly to support students.
- Promoted attendance by having a monthly attendance reward for students with perfect attendance for each month.
- Collaborated with all staff members, family members, and outside agencies to meet the needs of the whole child.
- Participated and led the Climate/Discipline Committee and the Mental Heath Task Force within my school.
- Maintained all cumulative folders and student records.
- Handled all new student enrollments and all student withdrawals.
- 504 Coordinator
- Co-building assessment coordinator
- Collected data related to my Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
5th Grade Math Teacher
Anderson County Board Of Education
Lawrenceburg, KY
07.2016 - 06.2018
- Customized instructional plans to meet needs of different students.
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
1st/2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Meade County Board Of Education
Ekron, KY
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY05-2013
Skills
- Listening actively
- Therapy and counseling
- Crisis intervention strategies
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Rational problem solving
- Solution-Focused Brief Counseling Therapeutic Approach
Timeline
School Counselor
Scott County Board Of Education
07.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Anderson County Board of Education
07.2018 - 06.2022
5th Grade Math Teacher
Anderson County Board Of Education
07.2016 - 06.2018
1st/2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Meade County Board Of Education
07.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Asbury University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Professional Organizations
- Member of ASCA (American School Counseling Association)
- Member of KSCA (Kentucky School Counseling Association)
References
- Meagan Kelly (859) 339-7599 meagan.willhite@scott.kyschools.us
- Lindsey Abrams (859) 608-6071 lindsey.abrams@scott.kyschools.us
- Mike Spratt (859) 466-4736 michael.spratt@scott.kyschools.us