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Monica George

Pinellas Park ,FL

Summary

Accomplished School Counselor with a proven track record at Pinellas Park High School, adept in individual and group counseling, and exceptional at supporting at-risk students. Leveraged multicultural competence and crisis intervention skills to enhance student well-being and academic success. Excelled in creating supportive environments, demonstrating significant achievements in student support and community outreach.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Guidance Counselor

Pinellas Park High School (PCSB)
08.2021 - Current
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Evaluated student transcripts regularly to ensure proper course placement and timely graduation requirements fulfillment.
  • Created a supportive environment for diverse student populations with various academic, social, and emotional needs.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.

High School Guidance Counselor

Middleton High School (HCS)
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Offered extra assistance to students of impoverished backgrounds by providing clothes for job interviews and support for basic needs.
  • Created a supportive environment for diverse student populations with various academic, social, and emotional needs.
  • Connected families with community resources to address barriers affecting the student''s educational success or wellbeing.
  • Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies to coordinate services that support the overall well-being of students.

Middle School Guidance Counselor

Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School (PCSB)
08.2014 - 08.2019
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Conducted small group counseling sessions to address specific social-emotional needs of students.
  • Managed crisis situations with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring the safety of all involved parties while providing necessary support.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents for early intervention, addressing academic and behavioral concerns of students.
  • Implemented career exploration activities, helping students identify their interests and potential career paths.

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Substance Abuse Counselor

Operation PAR
12.2012 - 08.2014
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Argosy University
Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

Skills

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • At Risk Student Support
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Mental health awareness
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

High School Guidance Counselor

Pinellas Park High School (PCSB)
08.2021 - Current

High School Guidance Counselor

Middleton High School (HCS)
08.2019 - 08.2021

Middle School Guidance Counselor

Morgan Fitzgerald Middle School (PCSB)
08.2014 - 08.2019

Substance Abuse Counselor

Operation PAR
12.2012 - 08.2014

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Argosy University

Bachelor of Science - Rehabilitation Services

East Carolina University
Monica George