Saundra Amos Crum
Columbia,SC
Summary
Accomplished Educational Counselor with a proven track record at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, enhancing student achievement and facilitating significant educational transitions. Expert in adolescent development and communication, adept at grant/curriculum development and workshop facilitation. Successfully mentored diverse student populations, achieving notable advancements in academic and career planning.
Overview
54
54
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
08.1992 - Current
- Advise high school students in making post secondary plans.
- Facilitate workshops for parents and students regarding post secondary plans.
- Meet with juniors and seniors individually or in groups to discuss post secondary preparation.
- Meet monthly with seniors to ascertain their college admissions progress.
School Counselor ( Part-Time)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Coordinated the Student of the Month Program.
- Coordinated the 504 Program.
- Advised and counseled students individually and in groups.
Director of Guidance
Quality Educations Schools
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Coordinated Career Fairs.
- Provided academic advisement for middle and high school students.
- Organized cumulative files for all grades and assisted during the School's audit.
- Created periodic scholarship newsletters for seniors.
- Assisted in ascertaining speakers for the School's Wednesday Assembly Programs.
- Met with community resource personnel and arrange employment and scholarship opportunities.
Director of Counseling Services
Barber-Scotia College
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Assisted students in course and subject selection consistent to their interests.
- Discovered and assisted students in developing their unique abilities in order to resolve educational deficits.
- Maintained student records and protected their confidentiality.
- Assisted students in developing and evaluating their educational and occupational plans.
School Counselor (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1988 - 06.2003
- Planned and developed program and curriculum relative to students' needs.
- Developed positive ways of counseling students; individuals and groups.
- Organized and developed programs and activities supporting career activities and opportunities.
- Worked closely with other counselors, psychologists, and teachers to direct services to all students.
- Assisted staff and parents with students' academic/career planning.
- Supported the students in identifying, planning, and attaining individual goals; consistent to their aptitudes, needs abilities, and interests.
- Scheduled students in appropriate courses.
- Consulted with students, parents and staff assist students with academic/career planning.
- Met individually with assigned 9-12th grade students and developed a career plan.
- Assisted students with scholarships,college entrance, and financial aid applications.
- Scheduled and coordinated vocational testing.
- Compiled and submitted data for reporting purposes.
- Coordinated the school's Crosby Scholars Program.
- Coordinated the school's Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
- Coordinated the school's Upward Bound Program.
- Developed a cultural enrichment program designed to teach social skills to designated students.
- Served as 504 Coordinator.
- Developed a mentoring Program for high achieving minority students - including post secondary scholarship attainment.
- Coordinated the Student of the Month program.
Coordinator/Director of Counseling & Supplemental
Winston-Salem State University
08.1972 - 06.1988
- Recruited and hired staff of professional teachers and tutors.
- Provided group counseling for students who were admitted, but did not meet the University's minimum admissions requirement.
- Coordinated and oversaw Developmental Education teaching instruction and curriculum.
- Supervised administrative and instructional development staff.
- Taught Freshmen Orientation and General Psychology classes.
Teacher (5th Grade)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1987 - 05.1988
- Instructed all academic subject areas to a classroom of 5th grade students.
- Followed teaching practicum.
Teacher (2nd Grade)
Columbus County Public Schools
08.1970 - 05.1971
- Followed teaching practicum.
- Instructed all academic subjects areas to a classroom of developmental 2nd grade students.
Education
Post Graduate - Ed.D Coursework in Public School Administration
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And University
Blacksburg, VA1987
Developmental Education Certiification
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC1986
Master of Science - Counselor Education/ Sociology
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-1972
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Sociology
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05.1970
Some College (No Degree) - Career Development Certification
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NCSkills
- Educational Counselor (all levels)
- Student Achievement Advocate
- Adolescent Development
- Communication
- Grant/Curriculum Development
- Mentor/Advisor
Timeline
School Counselor ( Part-Time)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.2015 - 06.2018
Director of Guidance
Quality Educations Schools
01.2013 - 06.2014
Director of Counseling Services
Barber-Scotia College
08.2003 - 06.2004
Senior Advisor
Crosby Scholars Community Partnership
08.1992 - Current
School Counselor (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1988 - 06.2003
Teacher (5th Grade)
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
08.1987 - 05.1988
Coordinator/Director of Counseling & Supplemental
Winston-Salem State University
08.1972 - 06.1988
Teacher (2nd Grade)
Columbus County Public Schools
08.1970 - 05.1971
Post Graduate - Ed.D Coursework in Public School Administration
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And University
Developmental Education Certiification
Appalachian State University
Master of Science - Counselor Education/ Sociology
North Carolina Central University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Sociology
Winston-Salem State University
Some College (No Degree) - Career Development Certification
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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