Compassionate, dedicated, and professional School Counselor with over 20 years of experience. Leveraging strong organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and counseling expertise to create a nurturing environment that supports academic and emotional well-being of students. Passionate about fostering personal growth and empowering individuals to overcome challenges. Adept at developing individualized strategies to address diverse needs and promote positive mental health. Committed to collaborating with students, parents, and staff to ensure a all students are successful.
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Sheri Snyder
School Counselor
Clarksburg,MD
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Neelsville Middle School
School Counselor
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
Wilson Wims Elementary
School Counselor
07.2014 - 07.2020
Job overview
Flora M. Singer Elementary
School Counselor
07.2011 - 07.2014
Job overview
Rock View Elementary
School Counselor
08.2007 - 06.2011
Job overview
South Lake Elementary
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
08.2001 - 06.2007
Job overview
Education
Johns Hopkins University
MS from School Counseling
03.2007
University Overview
Westminster College
BA from Elementary Education
03.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Trauma Informed Teaching
- Restorative Practices
- Supporting Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
- ASCA professional development
- Examining Implicit Bias
- Elevating the Black Male
- Anxiety and Depression (ASCA)
- Naviance
- GT/LD for Counselors and Twice Exceptional Level #3
- Strategies for Increasing Achievement of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training/ De-escalation strategies
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute 2011-2012
- Military Child Education Coalition: Transition Counselor Training
- Skillful Teacher 2007
- Spanish for Staff 2009
Certification
- Trauma Informed Teaching
- Restorative Practices
- Supporting Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth
- ASCA professional development
- Examining Implicit Bias
- Elevating the Black Male
- Anxiety and Depression (ASCA)
- Naviance
- GT/LD for Counselors and Twice Exceptional Level #3
- Strategies for Increasing Achievement of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training/ De-escalation strategies
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute 2011-2012
- Military Child Education Coalition: Transition Counselor Training
- Skillful Teacher 2007
- Spanish for Staff 2009
School Wide Programs
School Wide Programs
- Researched, implemented, coordinated, and taught a school wide social emotional program
- Developed and implemented a school-wide character Learning program
- Served as PBIS coach and team leader
- Created and delivered classroom lessons to students in K-5 while integrating technology and career themes
- Communicated with staff, students and parents focusing on academics, attendance, personal/social, and social/emotional topics
- Organized Character Kudos/Turtle Tales and Wonderful Wildcats to recognize students’ positive behaviors
- Monitored and collected data on school climate
- Developed, implemented and reviewed a school-wide discipline and incentive program
- Implemented a school-wide mentoring program and a peer mediation program
Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement
- Developed and presented on bullying, homework, middle school, high school, SEL learning, and study skills
- Consulted with staff and parents on academic, career, health, personal and interpersonal needs
- Organized and communicated with parents and teachers about Section 504 plans
- Collaborated with parents, staff, and students to meet the needs of all students
Counseling And Teaching Best Practices
Counseling And Teaching Best Practices
- Consulted with middle school and high school counselors on transitions and 504 plans.
- Counseled individual students on a variety of topics such as: academic goals, behavior goals, personal/social situations, and career plans.
- Consulted with special education on behavior, academic, transition, and social/emotional goals
- Developed and implemented Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
- Conducted Behavior Clinics with school psychologist
- Conducted small group counseling sessions
Leadership Experience
Leadership Experience
- Served as a member of the Elementary Counselors Leadership Team
- Led staff in professional development around Trauma Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices & other Social/Emotional Learning objectives
- Scheduled and chaired Child Find, EMT, CPS, and 504 meetings
- Acted as resource counselor (04/01/24-06/01/24)
- Served as a member of the School Improvement Team as teacher and counselor
- Coordinated and Co-led PBIS, Restorative Justice, and SEL teams
- Acted as Teacher In Charge
- Assisted in developing student/staff handbook
- Served as team leader for 4 years
- Acted as School Testing Coordinator
Timeline
School Counselor
Neelsville Middle School
07.2020 - Current
School Counselor
Wilson Wims Elementary
07.2014 - 07.2020
School Counselor
Flora M. Singer Elementary
07.2011 - 07.2014
School Counselor
Rock View Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2011
3rd and 4th Grade Teacher
South Lake Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2007
Westminster College
BA from Elementary Education
Johns Hopkins University
MS from School Counseling
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