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SHARONDA BALLARD

HOPE MILLS,NC

Summary

Focused Counselor with 8 years of experience and 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

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
10.2017 - Current
  • Meet with students individually and as groups to assist with issues impacting academics
  • Actively participated in and advocated for students at IEP, parent-teacher conferences, and 504 meetings
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Developed and coordinated programs for Anti-Bullying Prevention, Red Ribbon Week, and Career Day for students, staff, and parents
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
  • Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.

LICENCED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - ASSOCIATE

Heart To Heart Counseling And Wellness Center
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Provide therapy to individuals, families, teens and children
  • Utilize CBT, DBT, Play Therapy and Solution Focused interventions to assist clients age 3 and up, successfully manage personal behaviors and emotions, properly self-regulate, decrease suicidal ideations and self-harm attempts as well as manage life transitions in a healthy manner
  • Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Develop and monitor client treatment plans and goals
  • Manage client records and data.

TEACHER

HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2013 - 08.2017
  • Provided supervision and instruction for students in a culturally diverse urban classroom for one semester
  • Created classroom community by effectively enforcing established classroom rules and disciplinary procedures
  • Assisted with implementing Progress Monitoring and Literacy Interventions
  • Enhanced knowledge of teaching strategies in the classroom using various methods for presenting lessons.

Education

MASTERS OF ARTS IN COUNSELING - School Counseling

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

Skills

  • Professionally, dependable with demonstrated strengths in working with students and teachers Shows a genuine concern for others, can relate to a diverse population, and can listen attentively and empathetically Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills; readily volunteers to assist others, and takes the lead when working with a group Understands and values the importance of confidentiality Proficient in use of computer and social media Displays strong written and oral communication skills
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Google Applications and Documentation
  • PowerSchool
  • Canvas
  • E-mail
  • Social Media
  • Academic Advisement
  • School Counseling
  • Social and Emotional Health
  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified

Volunteer Experience

  • Girl Scout Troop Leader - January 2015 - Present
  • MTSS School Lead- J.W. McLauchlin Elementary - 2018-2021
  • Positive Behavior Intervention Support Lead- J.W. McLauchlin Elementary - 2017-2021
  • National Junior Beta Club Sponsor - J.W. McLauchlin Elementary - 2017-2021
  • School Improvement Team Member


Timeline

LICENCED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR - ASSOCIATE

Heart To Heart Counseling And Wellness Center
02.2020 - 08.2022

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
10.2017 - Current

TEACHER

HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2013 - 08.2017

MASTERS OF ARTS IN COUNSELING - School Counseling

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION - Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO

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