Focused ALE School Counselor with 9 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Alternative Education High School Counselor
Russellville School District
07.2014 - Current
Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
Implemented group counseling sessions focused on enhancing interpersonal skills, conflict resolution strategies, and self-esteem among peers.
Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
Alternative Education High School Math Teacher
Russellville School District
12.2000 - 06.2014
Improved student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and problem-solving techniques into lessons.
Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful communication and encouraging teamwork among students.
Managed student behavior in classroom and administered approved discipline to create classroom environment conducive to learning.
Employed math lessons, demonstrations and interactive activities to teach and instruct high school students using educational materials, books and other learning aids.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling And Leadership Grades Pre-K-12
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Middle School Education Grades 1-8
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
12.1997
Skills
2021 Arkansas Alternative Education Counselor of the Year
Mental Health Awareness
Group/Family/Individual Counseling Facilitator
Crisis Intervention
Parent Communication
At Risk Student Support
Build Master Schedules for grades 8-12
Transcript Review
Family support
Post-Secondary Career Exploration
Timeline
Alternative Education High School Counselor
Russellville School District
07.2014 - Current
Alternative Education High School Math Teacher
Russellville School District
12.2000 - 06.2014
Master of Science - School Counseling And Leadership Grades Pre-K-12
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary And Middle School Education Grades 1-8
Arkansas Tech University
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