Michaela Leigh Fox
Glenville,WV
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Expert Witness
Gilmer County
Glenville, WV
05.2023 - Current
- Served as the Prosecuting Attorney’s expert witness in the knowledge of general psychology
- Testified with the knowledge of childhood trauma
High School Counselor Grades 6-12
Gilmer County Board of Education
Glenville, WV
10.2019 - Current
- Leadership Team member
- Local Schools Improvement Council administrator
- Member of the administrative office staff
- Member of the GCHS Scheduling Committee
- Provide counseling services to students exposed to sexual, emotional, or physical trauma
- Facilitate group counseling sessions
- Provide peer mediation, crisis diffusion, coping mechanisms, anger management techniques, social support & appropriate resources & information to students, teachers etc
- Collaborate with state and local law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and other mental health professionals to ensure overall student wellbeing
- Have been involved in the counseling of 50-75 children who have reported incidents of sexual trauma (perpetrators being both adults and adolescents) – approximately 50% of said cases resulted in perpetrator conviction
- Extensive research and analysis conducted towards crimes against children including adverse effects resulting from trauma
- Experience serving as the Prosecuting Attorney’s Expert Witness throughout trials involving childhood trauma
- 504 Coordinator
- Testing Coordinator for PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10
- Backup Testing Coordinator for state mandated assessment SAT
- Ensure applicable students attend leadership seminars such as Governor’s Honor’s Academy, Governor’s School for the Arts, etc
High School Counselor Grades 8-12
Calhoun Co. Board of Education
Mt. Zion, WV
08.2015 - 10.2019
- Create developmental guidance curriculum contingent on reliable data
- Conduct individual & group developmental guidance sessions
- Conduct individual and group counseling sessions for grades 8th-12th
- Facilitate restorative circles
- Serve as an advocate for all students to promote educational growth and overall wellbeing
- Provide peer mediation, crisis diffusion, coping mechanisms, anger management techniques, social support & appropriate resources & information to students, teachers etc
- Work with students in adjusting schedules to ensure their enrollment safeguards cluster or CTE program completion & graduation
- Organize National Honor Society and Senior Awards Ceremonies
- Organize and schedule Teen Interest Day for Calhoun County schools
Middle School ALC/Developmental Guidance Instructor 5-8
Calhoun Co. Board of Education
Mt. Zion, WV
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Instill coping mechanisms, decision making and problem-solving techniques and interpersonal relationship skills
- Facilitate whenever a crisis arises among the student body
- Conduct individual and group meetings that involve activities that provide coping mechanisms, problem solving skills and interpersonal relationship techniques
- A source of support and guidance to any student at any time
Substitute Teacher
Gilmer Co. Board of Education
Glenville, WV
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Educate students of all grade levels and subject matter necessary in the absence of the regular classroom’s educator
Children’s Case Manager/ Supportive Counselor: ages 4-17
United Summit Center
Sutton, WV
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Mental health professional driven to help clients overcome personal obstacles
- Adept at facilitating both individual and group supportive counseling sessions to help clients overcome barriers specializing in coping strategies, healthy decision-making skills, and anger management techniques
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pscyhology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.2008 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 02.2015 - 05.2019
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 12.2022 - Current
Timeline
Expert Witness
Gilmer County
05.2023 - Current
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
12.2022 - Current
High School Counselor Grades 6-12
Gilmer County Board of Education
10.2019 - Current
High School Counselor Grades 8-12
Calhoun Co. Board of Education
08.2015 - 10.2019
Master of Arts - Education, School Counseling
Liberty University
02.2015 - 05.2019
Middle School ALC/Developmental Guidance Instructor 5-8
Calhoun Co. Board of Education
01.2015 - 08.2015
Substitute Teacher
Gilmer Co. Board of Education
09.2013 - 01.2015
Children’s Case Manager/ Supportive Counselor: ages 4-17
United Summit Center
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Pscyhology
West Virginia University
08.2008 - 05.2012
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