Tameka Lee
Ruskin,FL
Summary
Solution-focused and dedicated School Counselor with 11 years of experience in counseling students in grades 6th through 12th using person-centered approaches to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance. Advice and assist numerous students in short-term crises such as bullying, conflict resolution, and behavior issues. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Specialist
Hillsborough County School District
08.2023 - Current
- Create behavioral intervention plans for individual students.
- Provide one on one behavior counseling to 25 students weekly.
- Design visual supports and environmental modifications to promote optimal learning environments for students with behavioral challenges.
- Reduce classroom disruptions through careful observation and analysis of student behaviors, leading to individual interventions.
- Conduct functional behavior assessments to identify root causes of challenging behaviors and inform intervention planning.
- Conduct assessments of students to determine individual needs.
Academic Advisor-Temporary
University of South Florida
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted students with identification of long-term goals and career plans.
- Advised students in appropriate course selection.
- Maintained advising records and confidential student evaluation records.
- Advised students on academic policies and procedures, and campus resources.
Registered Behavior Technician
KNR
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Accurately collects behavior data including A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording.
- Improved client behavior by implementing individualized ABA therapy plans and tracking progress.
- Prompted safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
- Under supervision of the behavior analyst, provided direct care to clients in one-on-one therapy setting.
School Counselor
Hillsborough County School District
08.2012 - 01.2022
- ·Advised on social-emotional learning interventions based on student needs for caseload of 550 students.
- ·Provided counseling services including IEP meetings, academic and social guidance to assigned caseload of students.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Developed ongoing curriculum and activities designed to help students establish personal and academic goals.
School Counselor
Newpoint Education Partners
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provide training to faculty and staff on issues regarding student mental health.
- Consulted with students, parents and faculty to assist students with academic/ career planning and course scheduling.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Advised on social-emotional learning interventions based on student needs for caseload of 250 students.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL- Online06.2021
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Troy University
Tampa, FL12.2010
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2007
Certification
Florida Professional Educator Certificate K-12 Guidance & Counseling
Awards
2014 Hillsborough County Schools Ida S. Baker Diversity Educator of the Year Award Nominee
Timeline
Behavior Specialist
Hillsborough County School District
08.2023 - Current
Academic Advisor-Temporary
University of South Florida
02.2023 - 04.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
KNR
06.2022 - 02.2023
School Counselor
Hillsborough County School District
08.2012 - 01.2022
School Counselor
Newpoint Education Partners
08.2011 - 07.2012
Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis -
University of West Florida
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology - Counseling Psychology
Troy University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology - Psychology
Florida State University
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