Nancy Sims
209 Conklin Street. Leitchfield ,KY. 270-307-0140
Summary
Experienced School Counselor with proven expertise in crisis intervention and adolescent counseling at Grayson County Middle School. Excelled in creating supportive environments, fostering social-emotional learning, and enhancing student well-being. Skilled in mediation, maintaining confidentiality, and developing targeted interventions. Achieved significant improvements in student emotional health and academic success through collaborative and compassionate approaches. Recently retired with 32 years of counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance overall wellness.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Grayson County Middle School
07.1998 - 06.2024
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and community.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.
- Streamlined referral processes to external mental health services, ensuring timely support for students in need.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
Classroom Teacher
Edmonson County Middle School
07.1989 - 07.1998
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course material.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
Education
Master Of Arts - Counseling
05.1992
Bachelor Of Science - Vocational-Technical Education
05.1989
Associate Of Liberal Studies - Dietetics/ Nutrition
12.1988
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Crisis Intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Individual and family support
- Compassionate
- Adolescent Counseling
- Youth and adolescent development
- Social-emotional learning
Accomplishments/ Awards
Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
KY School Counseling Association
National Eduction Association
South Central KY Counseling Association
References
Gary Parker, Principal, Grayson County Middle School 270-259-4175 gary.parker@grayson.kyschools.us
Shawn Majors, Retired Educator 270-589-8938 slmajors@digitalky.com
LeaAnne Frank, Assistant Principal, Grayson County Middle School 270-259-4175
Lea.frank@grayson.kyschools.us
Sahale Christian, Counselor, Grayson County Middle School 270-259-4175
Sahale.christian@grayson.kyschools.us
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