Meredith Gift
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dynamic school counselor with extensive experience at Frederick County Public Schools, specializing in individual counseling and crisis intervention. Proven track record in enhancing student well-being through targeted behavioral assessments and advocacy. Committed to fostering a supportive environment and empowering students and families to achieve academic and personal success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2022 - 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.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
Adjunct Professor
Frostburg State University
08.2018 - Current
- Taught School Counseling courses, providing instruction to graduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
School Counselor
Washington County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
McDaniel College
Westminster, MD12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2006
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Individual and family support
- Behavioral assessment
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Restorative Practices Training - 2014-2022
- ACEs and Trauma Informed Training - 2017-2022
Timeline
School Counselor
Frederick County Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Frostburg State University
08.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Washington County Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication
Towson University
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