Robin D. Avery
Ozark,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Parkway South Middle
Manchester, MO
08.2009 - 06.2023
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting the learning environment.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
- Planned and facilitated orientation programs to promote adjustment of individuals to new life experiences.
- 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.
- Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
- Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
- Flexible with scheduling and effective large group management skills.
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Marquette High School
Chesterfield, MO
08.2002 - 05.2009
- Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.
- Exposed students to natural and social science to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Constructed curriculum to span economics and resource management, career development, child development, textiles and apparel design to provide varied options for students to explore.
- Encouraged students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share ideas and develop lessons.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO05.2009
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Family And Consumer Science
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO08.2000
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Needs Determination
- Emotional Support
- Relationship Development
- Orientation Programs
- School Programs Development
- People Skills
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Self-Help Education
- Attention to Detail
- Service Oriented
- Career Planning Presentations
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Parkway South Middle
08.2009 - 06.2023
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
Marquette High School
08.2002 - 05.2009
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lindenwood University
Master of Arts - Teaching
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education Family And Consumer Science
Southeast Missouri State University
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