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Monica Brewer

Killen

Summary

I consider myself a dynamic and dedicated High School Counselor with a proven track record at Lauderdale County School District. I am proficient with master scheduling and advocating for students. Skilled in fostering collaboration among parents and teachers, I empower at-risk students to achieve success through tailored support and accountability. I strive to build a community of collaboration and support. My overall goal is to ensure educational pathways are aligned with the strengths and goals of my students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counselor

Lauderdale County School District
06.2017 - Current
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance
  • Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff to build a community of cooperation and support for all students
  • Facilitate group counseling and individual counseling as needed
  • Encourage character education school wide with words of the month and character education centered activities
  • Building test coordinator for grade level assessments

Middle School Counselor

Lauderdale County School District
08.2006 - 05.2017
  • Built master schedule for grades 5-8, paying attention to the needs of the students strengths and weaknesses.
  • Assist administrators in developing class lists primarily for grades 5 and 6
  • Facilitate classroom character education lessons for grades 5-8
  • Building test coordinator for grade level testing
  • Facilitate group counseling for middle school students
  • Provide individual counseling for all students in grades 5-8
  • Collaborate with elementary and high school counselors for school wide character education


Elementary Counselor

Florence City Schools
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Provide whole group classroom guidance
  • Lead character education for grades k-2
  • Assist in school testing
  • Assist classroom teachers as needed for small group instruction
  • Small group counseling as needed

Collaborative Teacher

Lauderdale County School District
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Special Education case manager for students in grade 10-12
  • Inclusion teacher in math and English classes
  • Provide accommodations for testing and class assignments
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff
  • lead IEP meetings
  • Special Education case manager for students in grades 10-12

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Contract
08.1999 - 12.2001
  • Provide Therapy for students in Pre-K-12, including hand writing skills, fine motor skills and ADL skills
  • collaborate with school staff and teachers to schedule therapy for students

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling PreK- 12

University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Collaborative Teacher 6-12

Athens State University
Athens, AL
05-2002

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL
08-1999

High School Diploma -

Coffee High School
Florence, AL
05-1996

Skills

  • Master scheduling, coordinating the needs and requests of both students, administrators and faculty
  • Advocating for students
  • Collaborating with parents and teachers
  • Helping at risk students become successful by providing accountability and support

Interests

I enjoy family time, including travel and physical activity In my free time I enjoy listening to podcasts while riding my bike I also volunteer at my church in Florence, AL where I teach 9th and 10th grade students

Timeline

High School Counselor

Lauderdale County School District
06.2017 - Current

Middle School Counselor

Lauderdale County School District
08.2006 - 05.2017

Elementary Counselor

Florence City Schools
08.2005 - 08.2006

Collaborative Teacher

Lauderdale County School District
08.2002 - 08.2005

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Contract
08.1999 - 12.2001

Master of Science - School Counseling PreK- 12

University of West Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Collaborative Teacher 6-12

Athens State University

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Wallace State Community College

High School Diploma -

Coffee High School

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