Raven Iheme
Summary
Dedicated school counselor known for problem-solving skills and strong communication abilities. Committed to contributing to team success and achieving positive outcomes. Excited to take on new challenges and advance organizational goals with dedication and enthusiasm. Recognized for being detail-oriented, efficient in fast-paced environments, and proactive in addressing issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist (Part Time)
Magnolia Behavioral Health
01.2012 - Current
- Working with individuals, families and groups to improve their cognitive, emotional, and psycho-social functioning. Encouraging clients to discuss emotions and experiences, examining issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide, working with culturally diverse families, helping clients define goals, plan action and gain insight, developing therapeutic processes, and providing clients with various community resources.
School Counselor
Hightower Elementary School
12.2016 - 05.2025
- Assisted students with academic support, including organizational, study and test-taking skills; Individual and small-group counseling; Individual/family/school crisis intervention; Classroom guidance; conflict resolution; goal setting and decision-making; career awareness, exploration and planning; education on understanding self and others; peer relationships, coping strategies and establishing effective social skills; consultation/collaboration of referrals to community resources; attending parent/teacher and 504/SST meetings; standardized testing administration.
- Reduced absenteeism rates through proactive communication with families and targeted counseling for at-risk students. Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Awarded "Support Specialist of the Year" (2019-2020)
Counseling Intern
Tucker High School
01.2016 - 05.2016
- The duties performed in this position included: individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, conducting mediation with students, sending out the senior's transcripts to colleges, assisting students in applying for scholarships, coordinating Academic Signing Day, assisting in coordinating standardized testing, and assisting in 504/SST Meetings.
Counseling Intern
Columbia Middle School
08.2015 - 12.2015
- The duties performed in this position included: conducting mediation with students, conducting small group counseling sessions with students, coordinating student of the month, assisting in 504/SST Meetings, assisting in parent/teacher conferences, consulting with parents and students, chaperoning field trips, conducting bus duty, administering the PSAT, conducting classroom guidance, coordinating college tours, assisting in Red Ribbon Week activities, and coordinating an Anti-Bullying Rally.
Work Study Student
Clark Atlanta University Physics Department
08.2008 - 05.2009
- The duties in this university environment included, public relations responsibilities that involved answering the phone, filing, delivering vital documents to various departments, and preparing reports covering academic issues.
Education
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2028
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
05.2016
Bachelor's Degree - Foreign Languages
Clark Atlanta University
12.2013
Skills
- Multitasking abilities
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy, equity and growth
- Strong listening skills, empathetic, and encouraging
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Building rapport
- One-on-one support
- Parent/teacher collaboration and support
- Conflict resolution and solution focused
- Critical thinking and decision making
- Multicultural competence
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
State of Georgia: School Counseling (P-12) Expires: 2021-06-30
Timeline
School Counselor
Hightower Elementary School
12.2016 - 05.2025
Counseling Intern
Tucker High School
01.2016 - 05.2016
Counseling Intern
Columbia Middle School
08.2015 - 12.2015
Therapist (Part Time)
Magnolia Behavioral Health
01.2012 - Current
Work Study Student
Clark Atlanta University Physics Department
08.2008 - 05.2009
Master's Degree - School Counseling
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor's Degree - Foreign Languages
Clark Atlanta University
Specialist Degree - Educational Leadership
Clark Atlanta University
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