Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Based Experience
Certification
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Sheryl Davis

Blue Springs,MO

Summary

Hardworking and reliable professional with strong abilities in problem solving and prioritization. Offering academic, social and vocational support with an organized, proactive and punctual, team-oriented mentality.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

Fort Osage School District
Independence, MO
08.2023 - Current
  • Encouraged students to explore academic interest and pursue extracurricular activities to promote ongoing academic success
  • Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
  • Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
  • 504 Coordinator at 2 elementary buildings.

School Counselor

Independence School District: Don Bosco
Independence, MO
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
  • Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.

Substitute Teacher K

Trinity Lutheran School
Columbia, MO
Dec - 05.2014

I was asked by the principal if I would assisted with the Kindergarten classroom due to some ongoing behavior management issues that were threatening enrollment. This was a temporary and part time position.

School Counselor

Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery City, MO
08.2001 - 05.2004
  • Started the implementation of PBIS (PBS)
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Counseled students in career planning, job placement and academic goals.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Coordinated alcohol and drug prevention programs to cultivate atmosphere focused on positive decision-making.
  • Assessed students one-on-one to gauge interests and better meet changing demands.
  • Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.

School Counselor

Saint Francis Indian School
Saint Francis, SD
08.1999 - 05.2001
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational and social development.
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Followed BIA standards in creating and administering school counseling programs.
  • Coordinated alcohol and drug prevention programs to cultivate atmosphere focused on positive decision-making.
  • Assessed students one-on-one to gauge interests and better meet changing demands.
  • Intervened in crisis situations between students or students and teachers.
  • Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.1995

Master of Arts - Counseling And Human Development

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
05.1999

Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Analytical thinking
  • Leadership
  • Work ethic
  • Troubleshooting
  • Flexible
  • Reliable
  • Practicality

Community Based Experience

House Director

Columbia, MO

Phi Mu Chi

November 2013-August 2022

  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students and fellow staff.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Communicated with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Family Centered Services Worker

Jefferson City, MO

State of Missouri Children's Division May 2004-November 2007

  • Completed intake assessments on families to determine service needs.
  • Supported needs of at-risk families with housing, food and other critical assistance.
  • Protected children by identifying risks and implementing protective actions and improvement plans.
  • Maintained effective working relationships with law enforcement, court officials and medical professionals to give families comprehensive and effective support.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services.
  • Entered client data in centralized database and maintained up-to-date case records for all clients.
  • Interviewed family members to assess situations, capabilities and problems.
  • Referred family members to outside support options to assist with coping during times of increased stress.
  • Explained available housing, domestic violence, employment, education and substance abuse treatment resources.

Program Director

Columbia, MO

Children's Foundation

  • Supervised staff of the community based residential facilities.
  • Conducted DBT groups with staff and residents.

After Care Program Director

Columbia, MO

Burrell Behavioral Health

  • Created a discharge plan for adults leaving the psychiatric hospital.
  • Assisted individuals in obtaining services to address identified needs.

Certification

  • K-12 Missouri Guidance Certification

Timeline

Elementary School Counselor

Fort Osage School District
08.2023 - Current

School Counselor

Independence School District: Don Bosco
08.2022 - 05.2023

School Counselor

Montgomery County Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2004

School Counselor

Saint Francis Indian School
08.1999 - 05.2001

Substitute Teacher K

Trinity Lutheran School
Dec - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Social Work

University of Iowa

Master of Arts - Counseling And Human Development

University of Iowa
  • K-12 Missouri Guidance Certification
Sheryl Davis