Maurena Darling
Hudson,Florida
Summary
Accomplished Middle School Counselor known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing comprehensive support programs, crisis intervention strategies, and individualized student academic plans. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem-solving to effectively address diverse student needs and foster positive educational environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Bates Middle
Annapolis , MD
08.1999 - 07.2023
- Provided individual and group counseling to students with a wide range of academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Facilitated workshops for parents, guardians on how to support their children's social, emotional development.
- Organized and facilitated parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
- Participated in school committees focused on improving overall school climate by promoting equity among all stakeholders.
- Coordinated referrals for mental health services when appropriate.
- Facilitated collaborative meetings between parents and guardians and teachers to discuss student progress or areas of concern.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress towards goals set during counseling sessions.
- Established strong relationships with families through regular communication regarding their child's progress.
- Created behavior management plans with teachers to reduce disruptive behaviors in the classroom.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students and implement strategies to improve their academic performance.
- Served as an advocate for underrepresented populations within the school community ensuring that all voices are heard.
School Counselor
Broward County Public Schools, FL
Coral Springs , Florida
08.1997 - 06.1999
- Responsible for the academic, social emotional and career growth of a caseload of 725 students
- School Test Coordinator
- Created a student/parent handbook for the school community
Retail Store Manager
Chain Connection, Gold Factory
Clearwater , Florida
09.1985 - 08.1994
- Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on a regular basis.
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD08-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Keene, NH12-1985
Certification Course Work - Administration And Leadership -Education
Goucher College
Towson, MDSkills
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Supervised School Counselor Interns
- Study Skills Development
- Academic Advising
- Administration Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Managed School Grants
- Developed Programs to support students and teacher morale
Certification
- Certified - School Counselor -K-12
- Certified - Administrator 1
Timeline
School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Bates Middle
08.1999 - 07.2023
School Counselor
Broward County Public Schools, FL
08.1997 - 06.1999
Retail Store Manager
Chain Connection, Gold Factory
09.1985 - 08.1994
- Certified - School Counselor -K-12
- Certified - Administrator 1
Master of Science - Counselor Education
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Keene State College
Certification Course Work - Administration And Leadership -Education
Goucher College
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