Hi, I’m
Tiffany Stevens
Dallas,GA
Summary
With a proven track record at North Cobb Christian School, I excel in fostering student engagement and emotional well-being through individual counseling and interactive teaching methods. My expertise in crisis intervention and parent-teacher collaboration has significantly contributed to creating supportive educational environments. Skilled in both academic support and behavioral assessment, I effectively enhance student success and classroom harmony.
Overview
21
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
North Cobb Christian School
Teacher
08.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
Bartow County School System
School Counselor
08.2008 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Cornerstone Preparatory Academy
Teacher
01.2008 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Cobb County School System
Substitute Teacher, K-12
01.2007 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
University of Maryland University Division
Administrative Assistant Associate
07.2004 - 12.2006
Job overview
- Increased office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and maintaining accurate record-keeping systems.
- Facilitated smooth onboarding process for new hires through orientation sessions, training materials distribution, and initial paperwork completion guidance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company policies, procedures, and industry trends to effectively support the needs of the organization.
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks by implementing standardized procedures for inputting information into databases or spreadsheets accurately.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive employee data such as personal information, wages, and performance evaluations.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on office activities or projects upon request, providing valuable insights and recommendations for improvement.
Education
The University of AlabamaTuscaloosa, AL
Ed. S in Counselor Education from School Counseling
08-2011
University Overview
- magna cum laude graduate
Bowie State UniversityBowie, MD
Master of Science from School Counseling
05-2007
University Overview
- summa cum laude graduate
Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05-2003
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Conflict resolution
- Behavioral assessment
Certification
- Certified School Counselor (CSC) - Georgia Department of Education.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition./
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Teacher
North Cobb Christian School
08.2019 - Current
School Counselor
Bartow County School System
08.2008 - 05.2011
Teacher
Cornerstone Preparatory Academy
01.2008 - 06.2008
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cobb County School System
01.2007 - 12.2007
Administrative Assistant Associate
University of Maryland University Division
07.2004 - 12.2006
The University of Alabama
Ed. S in Counselor Education from School Counseling
Bowie State University
Master of Science from School Counseling
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
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