Michael Smith, Ph.D.
School Counselor
Belmont,NH
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Palm Beach County School District
08.2016 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
Assistant Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Partnered with principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
High School Counselor
Palm Beach County School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
School Principal
Catholic Diocese Of Palm Beach
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FLBachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FLPh.D. - Ethical Leadership
St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL08.2023
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2007
Skills
- Apprenticeship Program Referrals
- Student Records Maintenance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Peer Tutoring Programs
- Counsel Individuals
- Advocacy
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Administration Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members to implement School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support program.
Certification
Certified Educational Leadership
Certified School Counselor
Certified Middle Grades English
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Palm Beach County School District
08.2016 - Current
Assistant Principal
Eagle Arts Academy
08.2015 - 08.2016
High School Counselor
Palm Beach County School District
08.2013 - 06.2015
School Principal
Catholic Diocese Of Palm Beach
08.2009 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Psychology
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
Ph.D. - Ethical Leadership
St. Thomas University
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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