Susan Watson
Moore
Summary
Passionate Elementary School Counselor with a proven track record at Oklahoma City Public Schools, excelling in student support, advocacy, and collaboration. Skilled in counseling, teaching social-emotional curriculum, and helping children and families break barriers to success in learning and life. I also effectively support diverse learning needs and foster positive relationships with all stakeholders, to ensure students have every opportunity to thrive academically and emotionally.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
- Provide classroom instruction of tier one Social-Emotional Learning curriculum (Second Step) to all 3rd and 4th grade scholars.
- Conduct individual brief counseling, short term small groups, check-in/check-out's, and other interventions, throughout the year to address a variety of needs and tier two behaviors.
- Facilitate Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings to assess tier three behaviors, contact guardians regarding potential referrals, and complete all referrals to our partner mental health agencies.
- Facilitate meetings for 504 plans, and collaborate with the scholar, administration, teachers, and guardians throughout the year to support the success of all 504 plans in place.
- Provided assistance and resources to scholars and families, as needed, through district programs (HOPE, TIPS), school resources (food pantry, Coat-a-Kid, Regional Food Bank), and other community resources and programs.
- Conduct assessments and mental health referrals as needed for all suicide and self-harm events.
- Complete reports to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services for suspected abuse or neglect, including police report and follow up, as needed
- Collaborate with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Conduct bullying investigations, as needed.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Upheld classroom routines and behavior management to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities, as needed.
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Southcentral Oklahoma
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Spent time with children who were in DHS custody due to neglect and/or abuse, and provided assessments and made recommendations to court regarding their care.
- Conducted interviews with parents, foster parents, school officials, and other individuals to better understand the children's needs.
- Testified in court as needed, in order to provide a voice for abused and neglected children who were in DHS custody.
Special Services and Installations Manager
Home Depot
04.2002 - 12.2008
- Supervised all Special Services including installations, deliveries, will-calls, and special orders.
- Maintained ongoing communication and built relationships with numerous third party vendors and contractors, in order to ensure all projects were completed to customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff of 6-8 associates at the Service Desk, and worked daily with specialty department associates that sold installations, such as kitchen, bath, and millwork.
- Completed and maintained all required weekly and monthly reports for Specialty Services.
- Supervised all additional services provided at the Service Desk including answering the phone, running checkout and return registers, key cutting, locating products, sending items out for repair, and storing/pulling will-call orders.
Education
Master of Arts - Human Relations, With LPC Certification
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKBachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Collaboration and relationship building
- Educational development
- Student advocacy
- Support for diverse learning needs
- Individual and small group counseling
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Oklahoma School Counselor Association, active member and current Chairperson of the Awards Committee
- American School Counselor Association, active member
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Oklahoma City Public Schools
07.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Services
08.2018 - 05.2019
Court Appointed Special Advocate
CASA of Southcentral Oklahoma
05.2011 - 05.2018
Special Services and Installations Manager
Home Depot
04.2002 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Human Relations, With LPC Certification
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Oklahoma
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