Tracy Wood

• Provides leadership and oversight of division-wide school counseling program to ensure high quality support for positive student outcomes
• Collaborates with departments throughout LCPS to foster opportunities for students, ensure best practices, and align goals toward a shared strategic plan
• Serves as primary support for college and career assistants, military-connected counselors, high school counseling directors, and school-based high school teams
• Facilitates effective communication between school staff and families by serving as liaison for escalated concerns
• Possesses extensive knowledge of Virginia graduation requirements, Dual Enrollment courses, Advanced Placement courses, and LCPS course progression

• Worked at Dominion High School until 2019
• Worked with diverse population of 1800 students, caseload of 230 students; Liaison to Special Education, English Learners, and Foreign Language Departments
• Effectively facilitated communication between students, parents, teachers, and administrators utilizing mediation and conflict resolution strategies
• Motivated students for academic success through core counseling curriculum and individual interventions
• Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance
• Planned and delivered grade level instruction regarding college and career and social emotional wellness
• Participated in child study, 504, and IEP meetings to provide social emotional support and academic advising
• Offers individual planning and responsive services to students intended to provide emotional, social, and academic support
• Serves as Sources of Strength certified Adult Advisor and Sponsor, Member of School Equity Team
• Transitioned to virtual environment by learning new platforms and creating accessible virtual content such as virtual lessons for all grades levels and virtual options for necessary procedures such as course changes, student scheduling, student academic career plan, and other necessary items

• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
• Delivered SDV 100, college level study skills curriculum, to high school students for improved learning and student performance

• Worked with ethnically diverse populations at elementary and secondary levels supporting 1100-1500 students at each location

• Collaborated with counseling team to prepare presentations for various grade levels regarding, career goals, social emotional learning, anti-bullying, sexual harassment, and eating disorders

• Conducted weekly counseling sessions with students intended provide emotional, social, and academic support

• Mentored 8th grade student to formulate and present anti-bullying campaign to present at neighboring elementary schools

• Conducted multiple small-group counseling sessions focused on self-regulation, self-esteem, and social skills

• Provided individual counseling to students in need of one-on-one support and guidance: stress management, friendship, problem-solving, and transition support were addressed

• Observed and participated in child study, 504 and IEP meetings to advocate for students and provided support for parent/guardian

• Accrued over 500 hours of counseling training in The George Washington University counseling center available for students and community members
• Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems
• Provided weekly personal and career counseling sessions to adult clients experiencing various mental health needs such as general anxiety, family and relationship issues, and job dissatisfaction
• Collaborated with clients to create personally relevant and realistic treatment goals
• Maintained organized treatment files for each client and developed treatment plans based client's needs including detailed notes to track client's progress
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Worked primarily in Elementary Schools for teachers needing coverage
• Specialized in Special Education assistance and reading assistance
• Engaged students with enthusiastic approach to lessons and relationship focused methodology
• Sought unique contributions of each student for differentiated learning

• Chief Learning Officer for all departments: contributed project management services, interpersonal and motivational skills to inspire higher levels of involvement and productivity from all employees as well as ensuring employee satisfaction and retention
• Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns
• Designed and launched Kid's Club weekly event: marketed to Mom's Groups, Visitor & Convention Center, and other residential outlets increasing overall visibility and revenue
• Executed highly successful special events by defining solid marketing objectives, community outreach, and effective personnel placement
• Developed realistic budgets, solidified vendor pricing and project descriptions, managed 50+ employees, ensured increased revenue in multiple areas