Tony Gouge
School Counselor
Sacramento,California
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Natomas Charter School, specializing in individual counseling and crisis intervention. Successfully developed programs that enhanced mental health awareness, resulting in improved student resilience. Expert in mediation and fostering collaborative relationships with parents and educators to support at-risk students.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Natomas Charter School
01.2023 - 11.2025
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support student academic and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs promoting mental health awareness and resilience.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify at-risk students and create tailored intervention plans.
- Conducted workshops for parents on effective communication strategies with children.
- Maintained accurate student records and monitored progress towards personal and academic goals.
- Coordinated crisis intervention services, providing immediate support during emergencies.
- Established partnerships with community organizations to enhance resources available for students and families.
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing best practices in student engagement and support strategies.
- 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 efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Natomas Charter School - Leading Edge
Sacramento06-1990
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
School Counselor
Natomas Charter School
01.2023 - 11.2025
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Natomas Charter School - Leading Edge