Vanessa Wernette
Davison
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with 8 years of expertise in crisis intervention and student support. Experienced in conducting individual and group counseling sessions that enhance academic success and emotional well-being. Proven ability to foster collaboration among schools, families, and stakeholders to create supportive educational environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Bendle Middle School
Burton
05.2018 - Current
- Counseled students on social, educational, and interpersonal challenges.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions addressing academic and emotional concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention for distressed students during school hours, ensuring immediate emotional support and safety.
- Facilitated communication among schools, families, agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive student support.
- Analyzed attendance records to identify absenteeism patterns, enabling targeted interventions for underlying issues.
- Created student schedules to enhance academic achievement.
School Climate Specialist
Genesee Intermediate School District
Flint
12.2017 - 04.2018
- Guided students through academic and personal challenges in a supportive environment.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to enhance social skills and peer relationships.
School Counselor Intern
Davison Community Schools
Davison
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided individual counseling to address student needs.
- Provided social emotional academic support, promoting student well-being and resilience.
- Designed student schedules to maximize learning opportunities and support individual growth.
- Supported development of 504 plans and individual education programs to meet diverse student needs.
Director of Admissions
Ross Medical Education Center
Flint
08.2010 - 06.2015
- Guided students through admissions process, addressing inquiries on forms and submissions to ensure clarity.
- Conducted interviews with prospective students to evaluate program suitability.
- Streamlined administrative tasks for program sales and enrollment processes to improve overall efficiency.
- Guided new students through registration procedures and institutional policies.
- Delivered campus tours showcasing key programs and available resources.
- Facilitated staff training sessions to strengthen customer service and communication skills.
Education
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Central Michigan University
03-2017
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Baker College
Flint, MI12-2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Academic counseling
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Proficient in synergy and scuta software programs
Certification
- School Counselor Licensure- State of Michigan
- Member of the American School Counselor Association
Timeline
School Counselor
Bendle Middle School
05.2018 - Current
School Climate Specialist
Genesee Intermediate School District
12.2017 - 04.2018
School Counselor Intern
Davison Community Schools
10.2016 - 03.2017
Director of Admissions
Ross Medical Education Center
08.2010 - 06.2015
Masters of Arts - Counseling
Central Michigan University
Bachelors of Business Administration -
Baker College