Sirata Fox
Hampton,Virginia
Summary
Effective and Enthusiastic Professional School Counselor with over 22 years of experience in the public and therapeutic day school setting. Seeking a career within a division where skills can continue to expand while meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Newport News Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide differential intervention support to students facing challenging situations, ensuring their overall well-being and academic achievement.
- Encouraged social-emotional development through small group sessions focused on self-awareness, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Contributed to positive school climate by participating in leadership committees focusing on student engagement initiatives.
- Mentor aspiring counselors through intern supervision, sharing knowledge about best practices within profession.
- Make appropriate referrals to assist parents/families and students in obtaining benefit from needed special school and/or community services
WE LEAP Extended Learning After School Program Site Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
- Implemented full-scale after-school, Saturday school/enrichment program for students over course of school year.
- Recruited, trained, and developed Frontline staff to achieve intended objectives.
- Influenced, motivated, and managed others to meet deadlines and achieve ambitious results
- Assured regular student participation, as defined by program requirements, by monitoring attendance and taking steps to ensure that regular student attendance is achieved.
- Facilitated on-going planning efforts including community outreach
- Organized supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation.
Professional School Counselor
Petersburg Public Schools
09.2002 - 08.2013
- Created welcoming school atmosphere by offering resources and assistance to new students transitioning into the community.
- Provided individual and group counseling services to meet developmental, preventative, and remedial needs of students.
- Streamlined communication between administration, teachers, parents, and students by developing an efficient referral system for counseling services.
- Supported special education students by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create personalized learning plans.
- Evaluated effectiveness of counseling interventions through ongoing assessment and analysis of measurable outcomes.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
07.2025
Master of Education - Guidance, School and Community Counseling
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Administration of Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA05.1995
Skills
- Ability to incorporate leadership, advocacy and collaboration in educational setting
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exceptional knowledge of needs of all students through prevention and intervention programs that are part of comprehensive school counseling program
- Operational knowledge of collaborating with parents, teachers, administration and community members
- Student Advocacy
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year: Huntington Middle School '23
Activities
- Achieved highest rating possible in supervisor’s evaluation for dedication to supporting all students.
- Nominated for Teacher of the Year and selected to be the Extended Learning After-School Site Coordinator, J.E.B. Stuart Elementary and Lee Hall Elementary have made full AYP and Full Accreditation during my tenure.
- Current 2023-2024 Huntington Middle School Teacher of the Year.
Timeline
WE LEAP Extended Learning After School Program Site Coordinator
Newport News Public Schools
08.2015 - 06.2023
Professional School Counselor
Newport News Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Petersburg Public Schools
09.2002 - 08.2013
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Master of Education - Guidance, School and Community Counseling
Virginia State University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Administration of Justice
Virginia State University
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