Sherida Gholston
South Chesterfield,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate educator with experience in providing comprehensive support to diverse student populations. Strengths lie in teaching, educational leadership, and program development. Recognized for fostering positive learning environments and implementing effective solutions to enhance overall student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Richmond Public Schools, Thompson Middle School
Richmond, VA
11.2021 - Current
- Support students in academic and personal development through individual counseling sessions.
- Collaborate with teachers to identify students needing additional emotional or educational support.
- Conduct assessments to evaluate student needs and develop appropriate intervention plans.
- Analyze data from standardized tests to identify areas of weakness among grade levels or departments.
- Create lesson plans that focused on decision-making skills and conflict resolution strategies.
- Advise faculty members on how best to support the mental health needs of their students.
Director of Student Support Services
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC
03.2003 - 10.2021
- Developed student support programs to enhance academic success and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and improve services.
- Managed counseling services for students facing personal and academic challenges.
- Oversaw the implementation of support technologies for student engagement.
- Trained staff on best practices in student support and crisis intervention.
- Monitored progress of ongoing projects related to Student Support Services and provided updates when needed.
Adjunct Professor
Halifax Community College
Weldon, NC
01.2014 - 05.2021
- Developed course materials and syllabi for diverse academic subjects.
- Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated interactive discussions in classroom settings.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance curriculum and instructional methods.
- Conducted research to stay current in field and inform teaching practices.
Education
Ph.D. - Higher Education Leadership
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA03-2018
Counseling
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA07-1991
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Academic advising
- Solutions-focused
- Student counseling
- Educational leadership
- Teaching experience
Certification
- Cornell University, Certificate in Online Teaching
Publications
- Gholston, S (2018). Exploring First-Generation Students' Perceptions of the Student Support Services Program at a Southeastern Community College: A Single Case Study
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Richmond Public Schools, Thompson Middle School
11.2021 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Halifax Community College
01.2014 - 05.2021
Director of Student Support Services
Halifax Community College
03.2003 - 10.2021
Ph.D. - Higher Education Leadership
Northcentral University
Counseling
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Virginia State University
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