Nicole Richardson
Hillsborough,NC
Summary
OBJECTIVE: School Counselor Position
Gifted School Counselor with 23 years of expertise providing group and individual counseling to promote success among students. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling.
Professional school counseling expert. Skilled in providing emotional and academic support to students. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving tangible results. Adept at addressing diverse needs, fostering positive environment, and implementing effective counseling techniques. Dependable team player with knack for flexibility and responsiveness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curricula to enhance learning outcomes.
- Fostered positive relationships with students, families, and staff to create a supportive environment.
- Mentored new teachers on classroom management techniques and best practices in early childhood education.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
- Collaborated with special education professionals to support diverse learning needs within the classroom.
School Counselor
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling to support student social-emotional development.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school counseling programs aligning with academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to enhance student performance and well-being through targeted interventions.
- Assessed student needs through observations, interviews, and standardized assessments to inform counseling strategies.
- Advocated for students' rights, addressing personal, academic, and career challenges in a supportive environment.
Middle School Counselor
Orange County Schools
Chapel Hill, United States
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters
- Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with NC standards
- Provided counseling program services to 450 students
Elementary School Counselor
Durham Public Schools
Durham, NC
01.2005 - 04.2020
- Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students
- Provided counseling program services to 620 students
- Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with NC standards
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Elementary School Counselor
Vance County Schools
Henderson, NC
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process
- Provided counseling program services to 250 students
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
Elementary School Counselor
Woodland Elementary School
Semora, NC
09.2001 - 06.2003
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning
- Provided counseling program services to 250 students
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Sage Graduate School
Albany, NY04-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Sociology
SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY04-1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY1995
Skills
- Student counseling
- Collaboration
- Learning development
- Individual and family support
- Data-driven decision making
- Group therapy facilitator
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Student records management
- Organization
Certification
Professional School Counselor K-12 - North Carolina License
Professional School Counselor K-12- New Jersey License
Career Development Coordinator Certification
Timeline
Lead Preschool Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2025 - Current
School Counselor
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.2022 - 06.2025
Middle School Counselor
Orange County Schools
04.2020 - 06.2022
Elementary School Counselor
Durham Public Schools
01.2005 - 04.2020
Elementary School Counselor
Vance County Schools
01.2005 - 05.2006
Elementary School Counselor
Woodland Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education / Sociology
SUNY College At Cortland
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Rockland Community College
Master of Science - School Counseling
Sage Graduate School