TAMMY C. COLEMAN
KENLY,NORTH CAROLINA
Summary
Trusted advisor who goes the extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Results-oriented and qualified Counselor with solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention. Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support all students well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
JAMES B. HUNT HIGH SCHOOL
08.2003 - Current
- Advise and meet regularly with students individually on career and academic goals as well as social and emotional needs. Refer and collaborate with community resources for students that include, but not limited to the areas of academic support, mental health services and/or substance misuse. Serve all students in my caseload for grades 9-12. Successfully served as the school liaison through Wilson Community College for College and Career Promise courses. Currently advise students in the TRIO program Upward Bound. Facilitate programs through Social Services for teen moms and I have served on the Student Intervention and PBIS teams. Developed a great rapport with students, parents and the community. Currently serving on the Wilson 20/20 Vision Committee, Wilson County Schools Safety Impact Team and the Youth Master Plan Transition to College Team. Participated in two college summer training in financial aid. Host college fairs for CACRAO and facilitate college nights in collaboration with UNC admissions for students and parents.
School Counselor
SELMA MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Advised grades 5-8 as the lead counselor. Developed a user friendly testing site for the school. Served as the Student Intervention Chair. Organized the first school wide career fair that was highly regarded as a great success. Routinely implemented classroom activities to address the academic, social and emotional needs of all students including those with special needs. Scheduled meetings with teachers, parents and students in an effort to increase student achievement. Collaborated with a myriad of outside and community resources to increase career awareness through the use of technology. Consulted regularly with the school social worker to provide resources for underprivileged students and their families while educating on mental health awareness, increasing attendance and academic performance.
School Counselor
LEESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Advised and collaborated with the sixth grade team on career success, academic needs, social and emotional development. Established the school’s first guidance group sessions for the exceptional children's program. Assisted with testing initiatives and used a variety of counseling techniques in an effort to address the needs of a diverse student population.
Education
M.ED. - Counselor Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2000
B.A. - Communications/Broadcast News
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC01.1996
Skills
- Advising students and families concerning counseling needs
- Guiding youth in social, emotional, and career planning
- Academic advising
- Career counseling
- Emotional support
- Community collaboration
- Student assessment
Accomplishments
- Redesigned the Hunt High school counseling program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.
- Redesigned the Hunt High school counseling program to achieve state and local standards while aligning school objectives and initiatives.
- Counseled 300+ high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 36% in higher-education enrollment.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Selected to the Wilson Community College Foundation Board.
- Selected as integral addition to Wilson County Schools Task Force to develop district-wide programs which served all schools across the district.
Timeline
School Counselor
JAMES B. HUNT HIGH SCHOOL
08.2003 - Current
School Counselor
SELMA MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.2000 - 06.2003
School Counselor
LEESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
08.1999 - 06.2000
M.ED. - Counselor Education
North Carolina State University
B.A. - Communications/Broadcast News
North Carolina A&T State University