Michele Lett
Washington,DC
Summary
Dedicated School Counselor with a strong commitment to fostering personal and academic growth among students. Expertise in counseling, student advocacy, and preventive education enhances the effectiveness of the counseling program. Skilled in addressing cultural and socioeconomic differences to create an inclusive environment for all learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Vineyard Vines
Washington, USA
05.2017 - 08.2024
- Welcomed customers into the store and provided excellent customer service
- Developed and maintained relationships with top customers
- Assisted in training new associates
- Organized and displayed merchandising as it pertained to company standards and brand initiatives
- Assisted customers with their queries and concerns in store, as well as, over the phone and/or through email correspondence
- Worked as a team alongside management and other associates to achieve store and company wide selling goals
- Managed and updated the store's social media accounts with information regarding store events, promotional deals, and company wide campaigns
School Counselor
Oak View Elementary School
Silver Spring, USA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Montgomery County Public Schools
- Provided individual and small group counseling to students in grades 3-5
- Oversaw case management for students with a 504 plan, including, leading evaluation/revaluation meetings, collected accommodation feedback from teachers and related services staff, and initiated regular parent communication
- Coordinated and led staff professional development sessions about student gender identity and student well-being
- Taught classroom guidance lessons that addressed social, emotional, and academic objectives
- Worked closely with outside referral agencies to provide resources to students and their families, including family case management, individual/family therapy, and emergency housing services
- Collaborated with the principal and a team of school staff members to target issues related to student attendance and retention
- Montgomery County Public Schools
Special Education Teacher
The Harbour School Baltimore
Owings Mills, USA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Company Overview: Baltimore County Public Schools
- Developed and implemented individualized instructional lessons for 10 students in grades K-5
- Participated in IEP meetings with teachers, parents, and administrators
- Maintained effective communication with parents/guardians regarding academic progress, behavioral issues, school events, and standardized assessments
- Planned interactive bi-monthly field trips that correlated with classroom content areas
- Managed student behavior and developed behavioral strategies to support student development
- Built personal relationships with students to create a classroom culture rooted in safety, acceptance, and respect
- Provided life skills programming for students with a range of special needs
- Baltimore County Public Schools
Education
Masters of Arts - Education and Human Development, School Counseling
The George Washington University
01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD01.2018
Skills
- Engaged Listening Skills
- Student-Centered Counseling Services
- Effective Conflict Management
- Document Control
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Personalized Instruction Strategies
- Individual and family support
- Mental health assessments
- Learning strategies
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American School Counselor Association
- Chi Sigma Iota, Rho Theta Honor Society
Timeline
School Counselor
Oak View Elementary School
08.2022 - 03.2023
Special Education Teacher
The Harbour School Baltimore
06.2019 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Vineyard Vines
05.2017 - 08.2024
Masters of Arts - Education and Human Development, School Counseling
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education, Special Education
Loyola University Maryland
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