Randall Gray
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in relationship building and differentiated instruction. Proven track record in fostering inclusive environments and supporting diverse learners in both educational and community settings. Well practiced at coaching adolescents and volunteers to grow their capacities and enhance natural gifts. Eager to learn more about communication and counseling skills through the counseling practicum and counseling internship experiences!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor-in-Training
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VA
05.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated foundational counseling skills including reflecting, paraphrasing, immediacy, and goal-setting through 20+ hours of recorded supervised role-play sessions.
- Applied ACA Code of Ethics to hypothetical situations.
- Participated in weekly individual and group supervision, incorporating feedback from supervisors to improve clinical efficacy.
Young Life Capernaum Ministry Coordinator
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging programs for youth with disabilities, fostering inclusion and participation.
- Managed communication between families, volunteers, and community partners to ensure ministry and individual student goal execution.
- Organized fundraising initiatives that increased awareness and support for local outreach programs.
- Mentored new team members and new YL staff in best practices for program implementation and participant interaction.
- Championed diversity and inclusion efforts within the church community, fostering a spirit of unity among congregation members from various backgrounds.
- Recruited trained, and managed a team of volunteers to support various ministry efforts, increasing program efficiency and reach.
Special Education Teacher
The Marshall School
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2016 - 06.2021
- Developed individualized education programs to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom dynamics and student engagement.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA05-2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Social skills development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Positive role model
- Evidence-based assessment
- Time management
Timeline
Counselor-in-Training
Liberty University Online
05.2025 - Current
Young Life Capernaum Ministry Coordinator
Young Life
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
The Marshall School
05.2016 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health
Liberty University
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Mary Washington
Professional Affiliations
- ACA Member since 2026: ID# 6778736
- HPSO Insured, Policy Number: 418662084