Martha Stilson
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Guilford County Schools
Stokesdale, NC
03.1999 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Promoted positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Reduced absenteeism rates from 18% to 15% through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Led professional development workshops for faculty on topics such as mental health awareness and effective communication strategies.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
CellularOne Trainer
CellularOne
Greensboro, NC
04.1998 - 03.1999
- Trained newly hired employees to work in customer service or accounts receivable.
- Developed and performed team building seminar for training department.
- Trained employees how to manage stress in their environment.
- Created Computer based training modules.
- Trained new hire topics and stress management using PowerPoint.
Director of Counseling and Student Services
Guilford Day School (Grades 3 - 12)
Greensboro, NC
08.1994 - 04.1998
- Coordinated transitional planning with staff, parents, and personnel from other schools.
- Assisted students in understanding their learning differences and becoming self-advocates.
- Provided individual and small group counseling.
- Coordinated group testing program.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
- Coordinated referrals to therapists in private practices.
- Screened and interviewed applicants during time serving as Interim Director of Admissions.
- Reviewed and processed applications during time serving as Interim Director of Admissions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within counseling field.
- Worked closely with families to support students.
- Contributed to supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within counseling field.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem.
- Acted as student advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
Elementary School Counselor
Guilford County Schools
High Point
08.1989 - 06.1994
- Direct individual and group counseling sessions.
- Led faculty workshops on effective parent/teacher conferences.
- Administered and coordinated testing program throughout the year.
- Organized career day for students.
- Created and taught parenting program on building self-esteem.
- Taught guidance classes for 500 students' kindergarten through fifth grade.
P.E. Teacher
Greensboro Day School
Greensboro
08.1984 - 06.1986
- Taught physical education classes, grades 3-9.
- Coached volleyball, swimming, and softball. Won Pacis Conference District Title, 1984 and 1985.
High School Counselor
Rockingham County Schools
Reidsville, NC
08.1988 - 08.1989
Education
Master Of Education In Counseling - Counseling
UNCG
Greensboro, NC05.1988
Bachelor Of Arts - Physical Education
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05.1984
Skills
- Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy Techniques
- Interpersonal Skills
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Play Therapy Techniques
- Continuous Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Career Exploration
- Bullying Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Empathy Development
- Records Maintenance
- Student Support
- Abuse Identification
- Crisis Intervention
- Emotional Support
- Student Registration
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Guilford County Schools
03.1999 - Current
CellularOne Trainer
CellularOne
04.1998 - 03.1999
Director of Counseling and Student Services
Guilford Day School (Grades 3 - 12)
08.1994 - 04.1998
Elementary School Counselor
Guilford County Schools
08.1989 - 06.1994
High School Counselor
Rockingham County Schools
08.1988 - 08.1989
P.E. Teacher
Greensboro Day School
08.1984 - 06.1986
Master Of Education In Counseling - Counseling
UNCG
Bachelor Of Arts - Physical Education
University of Richmond