Experienced student-focused counselor and advisor specializing in student support and crisis intervention. Collaborates closely with administrators, teachers, and guardians on diverse initiatives to drive student success. Skilled in providing individual and group assistance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Intern
Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.2024 - 04.2025
Provided individual and group counseling to students with social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Conducted assessments of student's academic performance and created plans for improvement.
Participated in professional learning communities to improve school counseling practices.
Developed counseling curriculum materials aligned with district standards.
Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
Developed guidance curriculum materials aligned with district standards.
Provided crisis response services in collaboration with school psychologists or outside agencies when necessary.
Behavior Support Assistant
The Children's Center Headstart
Suffolk, VA
11.2018 - 08.2024
Provided individual and group behavior support to students with special needs.
Facilitated positive behavioral interventions, strategies, and supports in the classroom setting.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop and implement behavior intervention plans.
Conducted functional assessments of challenging behaviors.
Modified instructional approaches as needed to address student's individual learning styles.
Implemented positive reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors.
Provided direct instruction on social skills development activities.
Special Education Assistant
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
Portsmouth, VA
11.2014 - 09.2018
Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Provided one-on-one support to students to help them reach their educational goals.
Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers and parents on student progress.
Instructed students in academic subjects, life skills, and other related areas according to IEPs.
Utilized various instructional strategies including visual aids, cooperative learning activities, role playing exercises., to engage students in the learning process.
Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behaviors of special needs students while they are completing tasks assigned by the teacher.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
College of William And Mary
Williamsburg, VA
08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05-2013
Skills
Academic advising
College preparation
Social-emotional learning
Student Advocacy
Individual Counseling
Student Records Management
Special Education
Classroom guidance
Coping strategies
Mediation and crisis intervention
Solutions-focused
Academic Support
Experience with Attention-Deficit Disorder
Adolescent Counseling
School counseling
Adolescent Mental Health Awareness
Crisis Intervention
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Small Group Counseling
Timeline
School Counseling Intern
Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2024 - 04.2025
Behavior Support Assistant
The Children's Center Headstart
11.2018 - 08.2024
Special Education Assistant
Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs
11.2014 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Counseling
College of William And Mary
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology