Natalie Ziemba
Demorest,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate School Counselor offering 5 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School-counselor
Habersham County School System
07.2019 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Teacher
Habersham County School System
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Executive Assistant
EAhelp
07.2013 - 07.2016
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2001 - 06.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2019
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, GA05.2001
High School Diploma -
Mceachern High School
Powder Springs, GA06.1997
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Data Analysis
- Youth Development
- Social Perceptiveness
- Active Listening
- Career Guidance
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Academic Advisement
- Individual and Group Counseling
- 504 Plans
- Diverse Student Populations
- Social and Emotional Health
Timeline
School-counselor
Habersham County School System
07.2019 - Current
Teacher
Habersham County School System
08.2016 - 06.2019
Executive Assistant
EAhelp
07.2013 - 07.2016
Teacher
Fulton County Schools
07.2001 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of West Alabama
Master of Arts - Reading Teacher Education
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of North Georgia
High School Diploma -
Mceachern High School
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