Senitra Upton

Accomplished School Counselor with over twenty years of experience championing youth empowerment and whole-child development across PreK-12 educational settings. Dedicated to helping students reach their academic goals, enhance their personal well-being, and prepare for postsecondary success through comprehensive college and career development. Skilled in implementing data-driven systems to strengthen counseling programs, guide decision-making, and improve student outcomes. Deeply responsive to the diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds of students, ensuring equitable, culturally informed, and compassionate support for every learner.

• Professional School Service 10 - Year
• Professional – 10 Year
• ILL Administrator

• Expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring 504 Plans and supporting Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure equitable access to learning for diverse student needs.
• Skilled in delivering individual and group counseling, conflict management education, and crisis intervention to support student well-being and promote a positive, safe school climate.
• Experience providing individual and family support, connecting students to collaborative referrals, and coordinating wraparound services that remove barriers to academic success.
• Strong background in data analysis to drive interventions and monitor progress in key areas such as postsecondary readiness, literacy and numeracy growth, and attendance improvement.
• Leader in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) integration, fostering self-awareness, decision-making, and interpersonal skills to enhance student readiness for college, career, and life.
• Serving as an MTSS-B Lead and Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) Member, guiding schoolwide strategies for academic and behavioral support.
• Demonstrated leadership as Team Lead and Social Studies Department Chair, supporting instructional alignment and student achievement outcomes.
• Directed the Promising Scholars Program (2 years), advancing student engagement and academic enrichment through targeted support and extended learning opportunities.
• Worked closely with families to support student learning, communicate progress, and connect them with appropriate school resources, mirroring the collaborative, student-centered approach used in counseling.