Megan Georgia
Waverly Twp,PA
Summary
Accomplished School Counselor with a proven track record at Tunkhannock Area School District, enhancing student well-being and academic success through expert individual counseling and crisis intervention. Skilled in academic and career advising, significantly increased post-secondary awareness. Empowers students with essential social skills, ensuring a supportive educational environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Tunkhannock Area School District
08.2001 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
School Counselor
Pocono Mountain School District
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY05.1993
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Academic advising
- Academic advisement
- Career advising
- Letters of Recommendation
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Transcript Review
Affiliations
- American School Counseling Association
- Pennsylvania School Counseling Association
Certification
College Admissions Specialist Training, ASCA
Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist Training, ASCA
Timeline
School Counselor
Tunkhannock Area School District
08.2001 - Current
School Counselor
Pocono Mountain School District
08.1996 - 08.2001
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Rochester
College Admissions Specialist Training, ASCA
Trauma and Crisis Management Specialist Training, ASCA
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