Sabrina Booker
Odenton,MD
Summary
Objective Seeking an upwardly mobile position that will utilize my past experience and enhance my current skills. Facilitator who enjoys assisting children in areas of academics, attendance and behavior issues who requires extra support to complete tasks, controlling negative behavior and learning new concepts. Focused Assistant Principal with 33 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Establish partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
- Promote a culture of growth and learning by organizing career exploration events and workshops.
- Organize professional development opportunities for staff members related to mental health awareness and best practices in supporting student wellbeing.
- Provide crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
Professional School Counselor
Prince Georges County Public School
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Established partnerships with community organizations to provide additional resources for families in need.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
- Promoted a culture of growth and learning by organizing career exploration events and workshops.
- Organized professional development opportunities for staff members related to mental health awareness and best practices in supporting student wellbeing.
Instructional Assistant/504 Facilitator
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
10.1990 - 06.2014
- Monitored student progress to identify areas requiring extra support and implement action plans to meet needs.
- Supervised students during non-instructional times such as lunch breaks or recess periods, maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, enabling them to achieve academic success.
Education
Masters Degree - School Counselor
Bowie State University
Bowie, MD05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Human Growth and Development
Sojourner Douglas College
Baltimore, Maryland01.2003
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Building relationships between school and community
- Multicultural Competence
- Team Leadership Skills
- Behavioral Management
- Crisis Intervention Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Accomplishments
- Counsel high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate in higher-education enrollment.
- Facilitate group therapy counseling for identified African American females
- Manage a high-volume caseload of 300 students, including 20% with IEP and 504 plans.
- Supervise team of 10 staff members.
- Document and resolve conflicts
- Contributed policy amendments and code of conduct online to new student handbook in (August 2015).
Additional Information
Continuing education in School Counseling, Coursework in Psychology and Counseling, Addiction Counseling coursework, Alcohol and Drug Studies Program, Coursework in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Child Development, Citizen of the Year Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for empowering youth and parents with developmental and parenting skills, Member of the Senior Usher Board of Community Baptist Church, Leader for the Youth Usher Board of Community Baptist Church, Assist with Meade Matters Yearly Food Drive, Special Education Teacher of the Year Award, Meade Mustang Leader of the year Award for Leadership and going above and beyond expectations as a Meade Staff Member
Certification
- Certified Professional School Counselor Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Endorsed as a PPW (Pupil Personnel Worker)
- Instructional Leadership (Admin. I)
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Prince Georges County Public School
08.2014 - 06.2019
Instructional Assistant/504 Facilitator
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
10.1990 - 06.2014
Masters Degree - School Counselor
Bowie State University
Bachelor of Arts - Human Growth and Development
Sojourner Douglas College
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