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Thomas Shann

Scarborough,ME

Summary

Experienced School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventative education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Counselor

Connor's Elementary School
Lewiston, ME
08.2020 - Current
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
  • Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
  • Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.

Guidance Counselor

Bonny Eagle High School
Standish, ME
05.2005 - 06.2020
  • Guided students through evaluating career interests, aptitude and strengths to achieve pathway to goals.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.

Juvenile Probation Officer

3rd District Juvenile Court
Salt Lake City, UT
02.1995 - 05.2003
  • Collaborated with police detectives, child welfare organizations and district attorneys to fairly resolve cases.
  • Completed 80 hours in Maine Probation Officer Certification Academy
  • Promoted department's mission and procedures to community organizations, school officials and law enforcement.
  • Conducted client needs assessments based on presented issues as well as social and restorative justice models of care.
  • Facilitated meetings to collaborate with community stakeholders, presiding judges, attorneys and service providers.

Youth Corrections Counselor

Utah Division Of Youth Corrections
Salt Lake City, UT
02.1994 - 09.1995

Complete 40 hours in Maine Youth Corrections Academy

Worked at Genesis Youth Center for juvenile offenders

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Keene State College
Keene, NH
05.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA
09.1993

Skills

  • Scholarship Research
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Parent Communication
  • At Risk Student Support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Student Counseling
  • Group therapy facilitator
  • Special education
  • Career planning

Timeline

Guidance Counselor

Connor's Elementary School
08.2020 - Current

Guidance Counselor

Bonny Eagle High School
05.2005 - 06.2020

Juvenile Probation Officer

3rd District Juvenile Court
02.1995 - 05.2003

Youth Corrections Counselor

Utah Division Of Youth Corrections
02.1994 - 09.1995

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Keene State College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Massachusetts - Boston
Thomas Shann