WENDY VAUGHN
Lexington,SC
Summary
School Counselor with experience providing students with academic, social, and career support. Over 20 years of experience in counseling and career management in the U. S. Army. Strong ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse groups of people and all levels of management. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical/Planned Giving Coordinator
Yew Belong Community Services, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
- Provide evidence-based counseling services for marginalized individuals
- Prepare grant proposals
- Implemented giving solicitation strategy and sought opportunities to increase philanthropy.
Response to Intervention Instructor
Tippin Elementary School
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Provide additional support in math for students identified as 'at-risk' to reach their full potential
- Work with students in small and one-on-one groups to address their specific needs.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
School Counselor
ST. Marks Middle School
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with students.
- Provide information in large group sessions to assist with the transition to high school.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend improvement solutions.
School Counselor
White Knoll Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2013
- Instrumental in the School Counseling program becoming a Nationally Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP)
- Facilitated small group sessions on friendship, organizational skills, test anxiety, and self-esteem
- Conducted a six-week focus group for students diagnosed with ADHD.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to ensure students received appropriate services and resources.
Counseling Intern
Carolina Springs Middle School
01.2010 - 04.2010
- 300 Contact hours logged
- Conduct 32 individual counseling sessions with students
- Assist and participate with counseling staff during school-wide job fairs
- Develop small group lesson plans based on schools' needs assessment
- Conduct 27 parent and student conferences for Individual Graduate Plans.
Counseling Intern
Lake Murray Elementary
08.2009 - 12.2009
- 300 Contact hours logged
- Conduct 20 hours of classroom guidance lessons with students
- Consult with teachers, staff, and administrators about students' need
- Develop and conduct three different small groups with students.
- Conduct individual counseling with students.
Counseling Practicum Student
White Knoll High School
01.2009 - 04.2009
- 160 Contact hours logged
- Conduct 15 parent/student scheduling conferences
- Conduct 20 individual counseling sessions
- Work with staff in preparing advisory board meetings
- Researched and shared scholarship information with students.
Graduate Assistant- Department of Educational Leadership and Policies
The University of South Carolina, College of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assist Professors with all aspects of training for graduate and doctoral-level candidates.
- Assist with dissimilation, reviewing, and follow-up of statewide childcare survey data.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
Substitute Teacher
Lexington School District 1
12.2006 - 04.2007
- Create an enthusiastic environment for learning among students
- Maintained a safe learning environment for all students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
United States Army May
United States Army
05.1985 - 06.2005
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- As Career Development Coordinator recognized for positively impacting over 1,000 careers.
- As lead surgical technologist in a 12-room surgical suite, provided mentoring, monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse groups of people and all levels of management.
- Managed and maintained over 2 million dollars of critical medical supplies.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Supervision and Education
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota11.2023
Master's of Rehabilitation Counseling -
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina08.2013
Educational Specialist Degree - Specialized Certification K-12 Counselor Education
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Excelsior College
Albany, New York02.2005
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Training and Development
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
Certification
- South Carolina Educator Certificate - School Counselor Grades (EC-12)
- Texas Educator Certificate - School Counselor Grades (EC-12)
Educational Awards And Services
- Member of Upsilon Sigma Chi Awards and Recognition Committee, 2009/2010
- University of South Carolina Counseling Student of the Year, 2009
- Secretary of Upsilon Sigma Chi USC Chapter Honor Society, 2008
- Member of USC Graduate Student Conference Committee, 2008
- Teacher of the Quarter White Knoll Middle School, 2011
- American Counseling Association, 2020-present
- Golden Key, 2022-present
- Chi Sigma Iota, 2021-present
Work Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal (2) given for superb leadership and 20 years of outstanding service.
- Army Commendation Medal (5) award for leadership during Operation Enduring Freedom/ Iraqi Freedom, outstanding performance as a Career Counselor, performance during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and superior leadership.
- Army Achievement Medal (3) given for excellence in job performance.
License
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Affiliations
Golden Key, 2022-present
Chi Sigma Iota, 2021-present
American Counseling Association, 2020-present
Member of Upsilon Sigma Chi Awards and Recognition Committee, 2009/2010
Secretary of Upsilon Sigma Chi USC Chapter Honor Society, 2008
Member of USC Graduate Student Conference Committee, 2008
Timeline
Clinical/Planned Giving Coordinator
Yew Belong Community Services, Inc.
02.2023 - Current
School Counselor
ST. Marks Middle School
02.2018 - 04.2018
Response to Intervention Instructor
Tippin Elementary School
10.2016 - 05.2022
School Counselor
White Knoll Middle School
08.2011 - 06.2013
Counseling Intern
Carolina Springs Middle School
01.2010 - 04.2010
Counseling Intern
Lake Murray Elementary
08.2009 - 12.2009
Counseling Practicum Student
White Knoll High School
01.2009 - 04.2009
Graduate Assistant- Department of Educational Leadership and Policies
The University of South Carolina, College of Education
01.2007 - 01.2009
Substitute Teacher
Lexington School District 1
12.2006 - 04.2007
United States Army May
United States Army
05.1985 - 06.2005
Doctor of Philosophy - Counseling Supervision and Education
Walden University
Master's of Rehabilitation Counseling -
The University of South Carolina
Educational Specialist Degree - Specialized Certification K-12 Counselor Education
The University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Excelsior College
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