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Siobhan Woodhouse

McDonough

Summary

Professional counselor with strong foundation in student support and development. Known for effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and adapt to changing needs while consistently achieving positive outcomes for students. Skilled in individual and group counseling, academic planning, and crisis intervention, creating supportive and results-driven environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional School Counselor

Henry County Schools
07.2015 - Current
  • Enhanced student academic performance by providing individualized counseling and support services.
  • Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
  • Implemented individualized student support plans to address academic and emotional challenges.
  • Facilitated Core Curriculum lessons to students in grades 9th-12th.
  • Support students in identifying, planning, and attaining individual goals that are consistent with their aptitudes, abilities, and interests.
  • Evaluate student transcripts to ensure on track eligibility, course recovery options, or alternative placement.
  • Conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences to discuss students’ academic progress and provide resources as needed.
  • Responsible for NCAA eligibility account maintenance.
  • Proctor Advanced Placement Exams.
  • Facilitated workshops on college readiness, enhancing students' post-secondary transition skills.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in counseling services.
  • Continuously improved professional skills by attending conferences, workshops, and trainings related to school counseling practices.
  • Collaborated with teachers to identify students'' needs and develop appropriate interventions for improved academic achievement.
  • Provided crisis intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their well-being within the school environment.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among students, resulting in a decrease in disciplinary incidents.

Professional School Counselor

Cobb County School System
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Counseled students who had In School Suspension (ISS) and worked with them to decrease the number of infractions that lead to ISS or Out of School Suspension (OSS).
  • Provided individual and group counseling to ISS students via lesson plans and various activities on life and communication skills, conflict resolution, impulse control, stress, and anger management.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop strategies for student behavioral improvement.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify student needs and inform counseling interventions.
  • Facilitated teacher guided assignments for students in 6th-8th grades.
  • Completed data entry of the discipline referrals into the CSIC (Cobb Student Information System) database.

Professional School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools
09.2004 - 08.2014
  • Facilitated small group sessions for students on their Individual Learning Plans (ILP), post-secondary education and career planning including ACT/SAT preparation and FAFSA completion.
  • Supported Career and Technical Education students in selecting programs that fit their interest and proper course matriculation.
  • Completed transcript evaluations for all students to ensure on track eligibility status.
  • National Honor Society Advisor.
  • Counseled students in the 9th-12th grades on their academic, personal/social, and career goals.
  • Completed transcript evaluations for all students to ensure on track eligibility status.
  • Served as ACT Test Coordinator and Proctored Advanced Placement exams.
  • Led professional development activities for teachers on standardized test procedures.
  • Freshman Connection Counselor - Counselor for incoming freshmen students for summer transition program.
  • After School Matters Liaison - Coordinated after-school programming for the school year, resolving problems related to equipment, classroom space, attendance, and student stipends.
  • Coordinated Half Cap Ceremony - Ceremony designed for sophomore students and it signified the importance of staying in school to continue to reach milestones that are well with their reach as long as they keep striving.

Education

Education Specialist - Professional Counseling & Supervision

University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA
07.2018

Master of Science - School Counseling

Governors State University
Park Forest, IL
05.2005

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
05.2000

Skills

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Proficient in Google Suite
  • Career Planning
  • Active listening
  • Attention to Detail
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Problem-Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Scholarships Exploration
  • Grants Exploration
  • Relationship Building
  • Student advocacy
  • Student records management
  • Team collaboration

Affiliations

  • Georgia School Counselor Association
  • Licensed Professional Counselors Association

Certification

  • Georgia Type S, School Counseling Certificate, #1340898
  • National Board for Certified Counselors, NCC #237541
  • Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, License for Professional Counselor #LPC014933

Timeline

Professional School Counselor

Henry County Schools
07.2015 - Current

Professional School Counselor

Cobb County School System
08.2014 - 07.2015

Professional School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools
09.2004 - 08.2014

Master of Science - School Counseling

Governors State University

Bachelor of Science - Dietetics

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Education Specialist - Professional Counseling & Supervision

University of West Georgia

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