Wanda Caldwell
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with Wake County Public Schools System, adept at enhancing student well-being through individual counseling and crisis intervention. Proven track record in fostering positive behavior and academic success, utilizing data-driven strategies and strong advocacy skills to support students and families effectively. Committed to continuous professional development and community collaboration.
Experienced with individual and group counseling to address students' academic, social, and emotional needs. Utilizes evidence-based strategies to enhance students' coping skills and resilience. Strong understanding of confidentiality and ethical standards in educational settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Wake County Public Schools System
08.2014 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Touro College
New York, NY06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place, New Rochelle, NY 1080505-2002
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Academic support
- Conflict resolution
- Individual and family support
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Academic advising
- Empathy development
- Mediation
Certification
- Professional School Counselor in North Carolina
- Public School Teacher Certificate Certification Area: School Counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
Wake County Public Schools System
08.2014 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Touro College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
College of New Rochelle
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