Melanie Every
St. Petersburg
Summary
Results-oriented counseling professional prepared to provide exceptional support to students' academic and personal growth. Proven ability to develop and implement programs that foster positive school environment. Strong focus on collaborative efforts and adaptability, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Skilled in crisis management and effective communication.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Pinellas County Schools
08.2004 - Current
- Provide a school wide, comprehensive, developmentally appropriate guidance curriculum
- Provide individual & group counseling to students
- Assist teachers by assessing classroom behaviors and implementing interventions
- Complete and update 504 plans for students
- Tier 3 Coordinator
- Monitor attendance concerns with the Child Study Team
- Review and monitor student data with the MTSS and administrative team
- Provide community referrals for families and coordinate our school’s Toys for Tots and Pack-a-snack referrals
- Leads the schools bullying prevention and investigative team
- Assists students and families with the transition to middle school
- Serves as the Acting Administrator on campus when needed.
- Integral part of the school crisis team
- Facilitates a check and connect mentoring program between students and teachers
Case Manager
Family Continuity Programs
06.2000 - 02.2004
- Demonstrated knowledge of the child welfare system
- Managed a caseload of over sixty families
- Conducted crisis intervention and counseling
- Participated in weekly court appearances
- Initiated monthly visits with foster children and families
Education
Master of Guidance and Counseling Education -
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2000
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Solutions-focused
Timeline
School Counselor
Pinellas County Schools
08.2004 - Current
Case Manager
Family Continuity Programs
06.2000 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Eckerd College
Master of Guidance and Counseling Education -
University of South Florida