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Stacy Webster

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

Experienced School Counselor devoted to students' needs. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each student reach their full potential.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Spessard Holland Elementary
Bartow, Florida
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided individual, group and family counseling to students with emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Facilitated crisis intervention meetings with school staff and parents of at-risk students.
  • Assisted in the development of a comprehensive school counseling program.
  • Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
  • Coordinated services between teachers, administrators, families, outside agencies and community resources.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance reports, referrals and assessments.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop effective strategies to address academic and social and emotional issues in the classroom setting.
  • Participated in regular team meetings with other school counselors to discuss case studies or current initiatives within the district.
  • Implemented interventions based on data collected from surveys or assessments administered by school personnel.
  • Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
  • Advised parents and educational professionals on behavior, development and academic needs of students.
  • Kept accurate student records in accordance with legal requirements, district policies and administrative regulations.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
  • Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
  • Maintained accurate and complete student records required by laws, district policies and administrative regulations.

School Counselor

St. Anthony Catholic School
Lakeland, FL
09.2021 - Current
  • Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Offered counseling services to 200 students.
  • Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Counseled students to achieve academic improvement.
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
  • Intervened in crisis situations between students or students and teachers.
  • Advised parents and educational professionals on behavior, development and academic needs of students.
  • Evaluated student academic, behavioral and emotional needs utilizing formal testing instruments.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
  • Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
  • Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
  • Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
  • Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
  • Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
  • Provided Weekly Social Emotional Lessons Pre Kindergarten- 8th as part of the school guidance program

School Counselor

Catapult Learning
Lakeland, FL
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Assessed and improved reading comprehension for students through attentive instruction.
  • Taught level-appropriate grammatical rules to students and corrected problems.
  • Guided students to write for varied purposes and audiences to develop writing skills.
  • Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
  • Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
  • Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
  • Offered counseling services
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
  • Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
  • Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.

Substitute Teacher

Montverde Academy
Montverde, FL
08.2017 - 05.2021
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher for classrooms by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades and other required details.
  • Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.

Substitute Teacher

Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai China
08.2015 - 05.2016

Counselor

Family Christian Center School
Clermont, FL
08.2012 - 05.2013

School Counselor

Joplin Schools
Joplin, United States, United States
08.2003 - 05.2012
  • Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students.
  • Developed and adhered to school counseling program in alignment with Missouri standards.
  • Implemented prevention-oriented support groups.
  • Provided counseling program services to 500 students.
  • Counseled students wherein behavior, school progress, mental or physical impairment indicated need for assistance, diagnosing students' problems and arranging for needed services.
  • Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school.
  • Analyzed student data to assess counseling program effectiveness and make improvements.
  • Met with students to conduct individual assessments which determine academic and mental health needs.
  • Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents.
  • Instituted mentor program between teachers and students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning.
  • Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
  • Performed duties of Principal during leave of absence and shouldered administrative and instructional responsibilities.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
  • Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
  • Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
  • Consulted regularly with parents, administrators and specialists to coordinate individualized support for struggling students.
  • Employed skills in crisis intervention to help resolve difficult situations.

Teacher

ASSETS School
Honolulu, HI
08.1994 - 05.1996

Teacher

Sunset Beach Christian School
Haleiwa, HI
08.1990 - 05.1994

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

Missouri State University
Springfield, Mo
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Education/Early Childhood

Missouri State University
Springfield Mo
05.1990

Skills

  • Certified Counselor
  • Certified Early Childhood Educator
  • Compassionate
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational abilities
  • Good Verbal/ written communication
  • Conflict Resolution technique and training
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
  • Tutoring and coaching
  • Learning assessments
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Behavior modification
  • Mental health assessments
  • Suicide prevention training
  • Trained in Academic and IQ testing administration

Timeline

School Counselor

Spessard Holland Elementary
12.2023 - Current

School Counselor

St. Anthony Catholic School
09.2021 - Current

School Counselor

Catapult Learning
09.2021 - 05.2022

Substitute Teacher

Montverde Academy
08.2017 - 05.2021

Substitute Teacher

Concordia International School Shanghai, Shanghai China
08.2015 - 05.2016

Counselor

Family Christian Center School
08.2012 - 05.2013

School Counselor

Joplin Schools
08.2003 - 05.2012

Teacher

ASSETS School
08.1994 - 05.1996

Teacher

Sunset Beach Christian School
08.1990 - 05.1994

Master of Science - Counseling

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Science - Education/Early Childhood

Missouri State University

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