Shanna Williams
Augusta,GA
Summary
Adept School Counselor with 15 years of expertise providing group and individual counseling to promote success among students. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program. Coordinates and institutes Student Support Teams, Behavior Plans and 504 plans. Proficient manager of time, schedules and program objectives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Wadley, GA
08.2008 - Current
- Provides crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Review and discuss new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Uses data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Chairperson for the Student Support Team and 504. Conducts and facilitates meetings with teachers, parents and administration.
- Organizes college tours for upper elementary students.
- Conduct lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying, social emotional learning and drug abuse.
- Conducts individual and group counseling sessions.
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Imani House
Augusta, GA
07.2006 - 12.2011
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Responsible for investigating, gathering, and compiling information dealing with families in crisis for various agencies.
- Prepared oral and written reports of client progress. Conduct Family Team Meeting and Multidisciplinary Meetings for various agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Paine College
Augusta, GAMaster of Education - Counseling
Augusta State University
Augusta, GASkills
- Educational Problem Identification
- Abuse Identification
- Behavior Counseling
- Needs Determination
- Truancy Counseling
- Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs
- Mental Health Referrals
- Conflict Management Education
- Classroom Observation
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- School Safety
- School Administration
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- 504 Plans
- Individual and Family Support
- Therapy and Counseling
- Listening Actively
- Suicide Prevention
- Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports programs.
- Presented at the Georgia School Counselor's Association Convention on 'Restorative Practice – A
Counselor’s POV' in 2018 - Presented at the Georgia School Counselor's Association Convention on "Student/Teacher Rapport and It's Impact on Parental Involvement" in 2015
Affiliations
Georgia School Counselor Association
Timeline
School Counselor
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.2008 - Current
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Imani House
07.2006 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Paine College
Master of Education - Counseling
Augusta State University
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