Regina James
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Results-focused school counselor professional with strength in advocacy, facilitation and data-informed decision making. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging understanding of human development stages and restorative justice practices knowledge to promote equity. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary High School Counselor
Canyon Springs High School
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - Current
- Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
- Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues.
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
- Counseled parents, guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career and life planning.
- Developed written plan for effective delivery of school counseling program based on developmental counseling model for Nevada schools, current school achievement plan and individual school data.
- Met with students to address attendance, grades and credits.
- Obtained specialized material and devices for students with physical, psychological or cognitive disabilities.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher and IEP conferences, advocating for students.
- Supported students, individually and in groups with developing academic, career and social skills.
- Conducted specialized counseling sessions for students with disabilities and behavioral issues.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Referred students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes or educational assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
Middle School Counselor
Mike O'Callaghan Middle School
Las Vegas, NV
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Planned and conducted orientation programs and group conferences to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Planned and promoted career and employment-related programs and events, fully coordinating job fairs and career workshops.
- Referred to tests, records and interviews to evaluate students' or individuals' abilities and interests.
- Established and enforced administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
- Compiled and studied educational and economic information to assist individuals in determining vocational and educational objectives.
- Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities.
Secondary School Counselor
Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
- Met with students to address areas of concern, including attendance, grades and credits.
- Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
- Counseled parents, guardians and educators to assist students with educational, career and life planning.
- Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues.
- Developed written plan for effective delivery of school counseling program based on ASCA counseling model, current school achievement plan and individual school data.
- Conducted specialized counseling sessions for students with disabilities and behavioral issues.
- Improved students' access to career planning information, work experience and employers by setting up special events.
- Intervened in crisis situations between students or students and teachers.
- Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
- Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Encouraged students to carefully consider career options and related academic decisions based on personal strengths and goals.
- Counseled students directly on course choices, schedules and personal topics such as truancy or study habits.
- Obtained specialized material and devices for students with physical, psychological or cognitive disabilities.
- Increased college application rate by assisting students with scholarship applications,
Project Facilitator-Behavior Interventionist
Western High School
Las Vegas, NV
1 2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with educators to outline intervention plans, establish goals and develop progress benchmarks.
- Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Observed students in diverse settings to gauge behaviors.
- Assisted students in effectively navigating social and academic environments by building repertoire of skills.
- Provided training to staff and faculty on observing and referring students for assistance.
- Conducted peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups.
- Utilized techniques such as behavior modeling and role-playing to improve interactions between students.
- Completed continuous assessments and documented updates to care to maintain current records.
- Drove social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development through age-appropriate enrichment activities.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Managed daily attendance and reported absences and tardies for parental notification.
- Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Organized and distributed homework, textbooks, classroom supplies and other learning materials.
- Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
Secondary High School Counselor
Cheyenne High School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Performed site evaluations on cultural competency.
- Coordinated referrals to community services by advocating for individual needs and addressing roadblocks.
- Ensured each member of staff received development opportunities by implementing workshops and regular training.
- Presented talks at community groups to promote organizational mission and programs.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and accomplish agency objectives.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Analyzed data from surveys, referrals and follow-up services on crisis intervention, community referrals and outreach services.
Secondary School Counselor
Liberty High School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Coordinated with school personnel, parents, and students to determine restorative actions for behavior concerns.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons, and student activities.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and work.
- Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Secondary School Counselor
Cheyenne High School
Las Vegas, NV
08.2007 - 06.2012
- Learned to assess the needs of students and the school environment/culture.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with others to discuss bridging achievement and opportunity gaps.
- Handled all delegated tasks including interpreting achievement and opportunity data.
- Maintained updated American School Counselor Standards Model through professional development and practicing of the ASCA four components: Accountability, Delivery System, Foundation, and Management System.
Restorative Justice Practices Project Facilitator
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, NV
09.2019 - 8 2020
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by finding creative solutions to student behavior concerns.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new restorative justice practices training materials.
- Supported Restorative Justices Practices Department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including training thirty-one Region 1 Schools (Elementary, Middle, and High) on Restorative Justice Awareness and best practices.
- Completed Restorative Justice Awareness Training project resulting in nine schools implementing a Restorative Justice Program.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training.
- Provided excellent customer service and attention to school community/stakeholders when face-to-face or through the phone.
School Counselor on Special Assignment
Cheyenne High School
North Las Vegas, NV
8 2020 - 12 2020
- Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions.
- Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
- Strengthened parent-teacher and parent-child communication by holding regular parent-teacher conferences.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Held office hours to review material with students requiring extra assistance.
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
- Leveraged diverse instructional strategies and hands-on activities to engage students and boost understanding of material.
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling/Human Services
University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, NV2007
Skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Administrative leadership
- Community engagement
- Operational improvement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Behavior modification
- Restorative Justice Practices Coordinator/Trainer
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Cultural Competency Awareness Training
- Conflict mediation
- Suicide prevention
- Confidential services
- Supervision
- 504 Plans
- Scholarships and grants exploration
- Customer service
Affiliations
- Nevada School Counselor's Association-(Board of Directors, Secretary) 2013-2014
- Presentation Presenter:
The National Title I Conference
Title: Continuing to Create Compassionate Classes for Kids
Through Restorative Practices
February 04, 2020
Atlanta, Georgia
The National Title I Conference
Title: Creating a Culture of Care
February 02, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri
The National Title I Conference
Title: Create Classroom Cultures that Work for All Kids Through
Restorative Practices
February 09, 2018
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Title: Restorative Justice Tribunal Mock Presentation
Keeping Kids in School Summit
February 09, 2019
Las Vegas, Nevada
Awards
Received Champion Coin from Superintendent Jesus Jara on April 19, 2019
Article: Counselor Honored for Helping to Push Las Vegas Students to Succeed
Received: Distinguished Employee of the Year Award, Liberty High School
Presented by Principal Derek Bellow in April, 2016
Timeline
Secondary High School Counselor
Canyon Springs High School
07.2023 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Mike O'Callaghan Middle School
07.2022 - 07.2023
Secondary School Counselor
Eldorado High School
07.2021 - 06.2023
Restorative Justice Practices Project Facilitator
Clark County School District
09.2019 - 8 2020
Secondary High School Counselor
Cheyenne High School
08.2015 - 09.2019
Secondary School Counselor
Liberty High School
08.2012 - 08.2015
Secondary School Counselor
Cheyenne High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Project Facilitator-Behavior Interventionist
Western High School
1 2021 - 05.2021
School Counselor on Special Assignment
Cheyenne High School
8 2020 - 12 2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Human Resources
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts - School Counseling/Human Services
University of Phoenix
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