Sherida McFarland
School Counselor
Henderson,KY
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Central Academy
Henderson, United States
08.2018 - Current
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Created and designed marketing materials for student recruitment and retention.
School Counselor
Jefferson Elementary School
Henderson, KY
07.2011 - 08.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Bend Gate Elementary
Henderson, KY
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 05.1999 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 05.2003 - 05.2003
No Degree - School Counseling (Rank 1)
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 05.2005 - 05.2005
Skills
Mediation and crisis intervention
Team collaboration and leadership
Individual and family support
Individualized education programs
Counseling and therapy
Elementary education
Crisis Intervention
Career guidance
School administration
Maintaining confidentiality
Academic advisement
Youth and adolescent development
Student counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
Central Academy
08.2018 - Current
School Counselor
Jefferson Elementary School
07.2011 - 08.2018
Elementary School Teacher
Bend Gate Elementary
09.2005 - 06.2011
No Degree - School Counseling (Rank 1)
Western Kentucky University
05.2005 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Western Kentucky University
05.2003 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
Western Kentucky University
05.1999 - 05.1999