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Sarah Styles

Sevierville,TN

Summary

Organized, detail-oriented professional school counselor eager to broaden my horizons in new experiences and new areas of school counseling. I bring to the table 22 and a half years of experience of providing and implementing developmental counseling in the school setting, along with RTI, MTSS, 504 plans, and working closely with teachers, parents, and students.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Specialist/School Counselor for Home Education

Duval County Public School
07.2023 - 01.2024

Assistance provided to home education students with course requests on the Edgenuity platform.


Mentored home education students on the graduation requirements for the state of Florida.


Collaboration with school counselors, administrators, and data clerks to assure smooth transition into home education program from brick and mortar.

School Counselor-Susie E. Tolbert Elementary

Duval County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.

School Counselor- West Elementary School

Hamblen County Schools
04.2000 - 05.2017
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
  • Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

Education

Specialist of Education - Education Administration And Supervision

Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN
12.2005

Master of Education - School Counseling PreK-12

Carson Newman College
Jefferson City, TN
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Carson Newman College
Jefferson City
12.1996

Certification

Tennessee Certification: School

Counseling PreK-12

License Number: 000216429

Effective Date: 01/16/2024

Expiration Date: 08/31/2030



Timeline

Specialist/School Counselor for Home Education

Duval County Public School
07.2023 - 01.2024

School Counselor-Susie E. Tolbert Elementary

Duval County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023

School Counselor- West Elementary School

Hamblen County Schools
04.2000 - 05.2017

Specialist of Education - Education Administration And Supervision

Lincoln Memorial University

Master of Education - School Counseling PreK-12

Carson Newman College

Bachelor of Arts - Human Services

Carson Newman College
Sarah Styles