Pamela Jayne Heggins
Wake Forest,NC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Learning Program
Bridges School
01.2021
- Provided Social and Emotional Lessons for Kindergarten thru 5th grade.
- Individual Counseling
- Co-Teaching
- Classroom observations to monitor student behaviors.
Residential Technician
Southlight Women's And Children Center
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in administration of medications and work with pharmacy to replenish medications.
- Supervise 12 residents in nightly activities of residential program.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Monitor patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Verify apartments and program-owned equipment remained clean, sanitary and in good working condition.
School Counselor
Southeast Raleigh Elementary School
05.2019 - Current
- Focusing on ASCA National Model: define, deliver, manage, and assess
- Upholding ethical professional standards of ASCA and promote the development of the school counseling program
- Tasks:
- Liaison for the school’s program, Students Advocating for Youth “SAY”
- Instructs Second Steps/ Social and Emotional in-person classroom lessons
- Participates in Parent/Staff meetings virtually and in-person
- Performs classroom observations virtually and in-person
- Participates in I.E.P
- Planning of student goals, interventions, and accommodations
- Attends I.E.P
- 504 meetings
- 504 Backup Coordinator
- Monitor student’s attendance, classroom engagement, and assignment completion virtually
- Monitor student’s attendance/tardiness, grades, and academic performances
- Collaborated and implemented a program that honors grades and perfect attendance “GPA”
- Attends School Counselor’s monthly meetings virtually
- SERES Crisis Team member
- Racial Equity Cohort member virtually, 2021
- Performs support for students, parents, teachers/staff, and administration
- Ongoing professional development courses virtually
- Provides In-service trainings for staff virtually and in-person
- Collaborates with teachers/staff relating to mental health and self-care
- Individual and group counseling virtually and in-person with parent consent
- Engagement with community stakeholders
- Collaborated and implemented a school incentive program “The Principal’s PRIDE Bingo”
- Manage SERES school store for the purpose of providing incentives for students that earn “DoJo” points
- Collaborates with teachers/staff relating to mental health and self-care
- Southlight Women and Children’s Residential Recovery Center
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2019
- 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.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
Upward Bound Summer Bridge Instructor
The Rayen Early College
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Initiated communication with students to address learning concerns and offer additional guidance for independent study.
- Taught Mental Health Wellness Course to provide self-care.
School Counselor
Girard City Schools
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Worked with students in grades K thru 8
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Adjunct Instructor
Youngstown State University
01.2011 - 07.2018
- Undergraduate Course: “Success in Career and Life Planning” (Coun 1589)
- Undergraduate Course: “Introduction to Mental Health Wellness” (Coun 1587)
- Graduate Course: Group Lab (Coun 6973L)
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in school retention initiatives by providing regular, accurate and timely feedback to students and school concerning academics, behavior and attendance.
Intermittent Jo Coach
Compass Family & Community Services, Meridian, Alcohol Treatment Facility
01.2001 - 07.2018
- Prepared and gave eligible adolescents, young adults, and adults an opportunity to gain work experience and develop basic skills by coaching and training work activities
- Residential Monitoring
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and staff to facilitate efficient consumer care.
Residential Monitor
Meridian Women's Center/ Drug/Alcohol Treatment
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Monitored clients ensuring that rules and program schedules are followed.
- Assisted the clients in the development of interpersonal and coping skills.
- Monitored client symptoms and assists the client in self-management of symptoms.
- Established and maintained good relations with peers as well as clients.
- Distributed medications and performed random drug tests.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Term Substitute Teacher/ Intervention Specialist
Belmont Pines Outpatient Facility
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Taught all subjects to at-risk school-age children and adolescents
- Implemented activities and strategies for reintegrating the child back into the home and school environment
- 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.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
Education
Master of Science - School And Clinical Counseling
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH08.2011
No Degree - Special Education
Notre Dame College of Ohio
Cleveland, OH06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Advertising And Public Relations
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH06.1989
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Special Requirements
- Facility Operations
- Social Interaction
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group Activities
- Social Development
- Emotional Development
- Mental Health Referrals
- Abuse Identification
Affiliations
American School Counseling Association, January 2011 - Present
American Counseling Association, January 2011 – Present
North Carolina School Counseling Association 2020 - Present
Ohio School Counseling Association, September 2010 - 2018
Chi Sigma Iota, March 2010
Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, April 2010 - 2011
Ohio Play Therapy Association, November 2010 - 2012
Additional Information
- Awards/Recognition: , Chi Sigma Iota in recognition of scholastic and professional excellence, March 2010 Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, April 2010 Ohio Play Therapy Association/won a year’s membership, November 2010 School of Graduate Studies Scholarship, January 2011
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Residential Technician
Southlight Women's And Children Center
07.2022 - Current
Summer Learning Program
Bridges School
01.2021
School Counselor
Southeast Raleigh Elementary School
05.2019 - Current
Upward Bound Summer Bridge Instructor
The Rayen Early College
05.2018 - 07.2018
Substitute Teacher
Wake County Public Schools
01.2018 - 06.2019
School Counselor
Girard City Schools
08.2011 - 07.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Youngstown State University
01.2011 - 07.2018
Residential Monitor
Meridian Women's Center/ Drug/Alcohol Treatment
01.2010 - 01.2011
Term Substitute Teacher/ Intervention Specialist
Belmont Pines Outpatient Facility
01.2004 - 01.2006
Intermittent Jo Coach
Compass Family & Community Services, Meridian, Alcohol Treatment Facility
01.2001 - 07.2018
Master of Science - School And Clinical Counseling
Youngstown State University
No Degree - Special Education
Notre Dame College of Ohio
Bachelor of Science - Advertising And Public Relations
Youngstown State University
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