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McKenzie Gheesling

Zionville,NC

Summary

Compassionate professional devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

School Counselor

Bethel Elementary School
Sugar Grove, NC
08.2020 - Current
  • Counseled students individually on academic and personal challenges, fostering resilience and self-advocacy.
  • Facilitated small group sessions enhancing social skills and conflict resolution, improving peer interactions.
  • Identified at-risk students and coordinated support, promoting academic success and personal development.
  • Coordinate crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
  • Collaborate with teachers to support student behavior and learning needs.
  • Develop and implement guidance programs for academic success and career planning.
  • Advocate for students' needs within the school community and external agencies.
  • Aid students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.

After School Coordinator

Bethel Elementary School
Sugar Grove, NC
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Implemented appropriate activities, and maintained a safe, healthy, well organized program
  • Monitored student behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to program guidelines
  • Conducted information sessions with parents, staff, and actively recruited new attendees for program
  • Modeled and enforced all policies and procedures of the after school program
  • Established and maintained effective communication and relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration to support program objectives
  • Coordinated diverse daily after-school activities, engaging students of various age groups and fostering a positive learning environment
  • Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and program updates.
  • Supervised group leaders and volunteers to ensure student supervision

Pea Pods Pre School Teacher

Jerry Long Family YMCA
Winston Salem, North Carolina
10.2017 - 05.2019

● Supervised children, classroom and all activities

● Made ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child

● Conducted parent conferences, and maintained positive relationships and communication with parents

● Maintained required program records

● Participated in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and trainings.

● Designed and implemented daily lesson/activity plans according to curriculum

Education

Masters of Education - School Counseling

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Mgt.

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05-2016

Skills

  • Child development
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Collaborative teamwork

Certification

First Aid CPR/AED Pediatric

Affiliations

Hosted School Counseling Interns through Appalachian State University

Timeline

School Counselor

Bethel Elementary School
08.2020 - Current

After School Coordinator

Bethel Elementary School
08.2019 - 05.2020

Pea Pods Pre School Teacher

Jerry Long Family YMCA
10.2017 - 05.2019

Masters of Education - School Counseling

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Mgt.

North Carolina State University
McKenzie Gheesling