Vanessa Bynum
School Counselor
Salisbury,MD
Summary
Determined 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. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. 3 Friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Arcadia Middle School
Oakhall, Virginia
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Director of Head Start Program
Shore Up Inc.
Cambridge, Maryland
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Maintained and updated all project related documents.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
High School Guidance Counselor
Easton High School
Easton, Maryland
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals and skill level.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
West Salisbury Elementary
Salisbury, MD
11.2013 - 06.2015
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Introduced read-aloud literature to stimulate imagination and build comprehension and vocabulary.
- Applied evidence-based practices for classroom management to enhance learning results.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
Accomac, VA
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Supervised students at all times based on licensing, administration and compliance standards to promote safe, clean and nurturing classroom environment.
- Liaised with other faculty and staff to monitor halls, bathrooms, playgrounds and lunchrooms.
First Grade Teacher
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
Fruitland, MD
01.2005 - 06.2006
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Childcare Supervisor
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Salisbury, MD
01.2005 - 06.2005
- Maintained facility compliance with applicable laws and standards.
- Coordinated schedules and team assignments.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans, activities and field trips.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached on areas in need of improvement.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Served customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Pemberton Elementary School
Salisbury, MD
03.2001 - 12.2004
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Growth & Development
Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, MD 09.1997 - 05.2001
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 01.2012 - 05.2014
Skills
Student records management
undefinedReading, Cooking, Volunteering in my church with children in Sunday School
I love going to the library to get books to read for pleasure and books to read to children. Love to cook for my family and bake cakes for my friends and family for birthdays. I help with children's church on Sunday mornings and any other areas where my services may be needed.
Timeline
School Counselor
Arcadia Middle School
08.2019 - Current
Director of Head Start Program
Shore Up Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2019
High School Guidance Counselor
Easton High School
07.2015 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Paraprofessional
West Salisbury Elementary
11.2013 - 06.2015
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Wilmington University
01.2012 - 05.2014
First Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher
Accawmacke Elementary School
01.2008 - 06.2011
First Grade Teacher
Stepping Stones Learning Academy
01.2005 - 06.2006
Childcare Supervisor
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
01.2005 - 06.2005
First Grade Classroom Teacher
Pemberton Elementary School
03.2001 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Human Growth & Development
Sojourner-Douglass College
09.1997 - 05.2001
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