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Tiffany Edwards

Franklinton,LA

Summary

Skilled counseling professional with deep commitment to student emotional and social development. Adept at creating and executing programs that address diverse student needs, fostering supportive school environment. Valued for collaborative efforts and adaptability to dynamic educational settings, ensuring reliable support and positive outcomes.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Elementary School Counselor

Tangipahoa Parish School System
01.2006 - Current
  • Use active listening skills and other counseling skills to gain rapport with students and parents.
  • Lead groups such as divorce, anger management, students of incarcerated parents, social skills, conflict resolution, etc.
  • Conduct parent conferences
  • Provide services for crisis interventions
  • Work with children, staff and parents to develop plans for children experiencing difficulties.
  • Identify natural supports and provide referrals and advocacy with outside agencies.
  • Proactively reach out to families while honoring and maintaining children's trust.
  • Chesbrough Elementary
  • 68495 LA 1054

Assessor

Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
12.2021 - 07.2023

Evaluated clients mental health needs, diagnosed conditions, and developed personalized treatment plans.

Mental Health Counselor

Crossroads Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 11.2016
  • Individual counseling with adults and children
  • Couples Counseling

LPC

Dr. Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Conducting Anger Management groups with juveniles who have been placed on probation. Contract work for Office of Juvenile Justice.

Tangipahoa Parish School System Zero Tolerance/Conflict Resolution Program
08.2010 - 05.2013
  • Conduct classes for grades sixth through twelfth for students who are referred due to breaking zero tolerance policy by fighting in the school setting. Also teach anger management and conflict resolution and work with parents as part of the program.

Social Service Director

Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
05.1998 - 08.1999
  • Social Service Director
  • Admits and Discharges
  • Public relations
  • Addressing needs of residents and their families
  • Taking Medicaid applications

Education

BA degree - Social Work

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
05.1998

MA Degree - Counseling Education

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12.2006

Skills

  • Classroom behavior management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Facilitating group counseling
  • Bullying prevention
  • Academic advising
  • Conflict resolution
  • Referral coordination
  • Academic support
  • Individualized therapeutic support

Affiliations

Member of Louisiana School Counseling Association

Certification

Louisiana Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), January 2015

Training

  • Trained in Restorative Practices
  • TBRI trained
  • ACES trained


Other Professional Experiences

  • Awarded a Title IV.E Child Welfare Grant at SLU
  • Presented a paper at the Annual State National Association of Social Workers regarding family preservation, March 1998
  • Currently serve on the Well-being team for TPSS

Timeline

Assessor

Choices Coordinated Care Solutions
12.2021 - 07.2023

Mental Health Counselor

Crossroads Behavioral Health
08.2014 - 11.2016

LPC

Dr. Brandon P. Romano, Psy.D
05.2011 - 06.2013

Tangipahoa Parish School System Zero Tolerance/Conflict Resolution Program
08.2010 - 05.2013

Elementary School Counselor

Tangipahoa Parish School System
01.2006 - Current

Social Service Director

Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility
05.1998 - 08.1999

BA degree - Social Work

Southeastern Louisiana University

MA Degree - Counseling Education

Southeastern Louisiana University