Accomplished contributor of academic, social-emotional development and career readiness of students. Proficient in developing and delivering classroom, group, and individual instruction. Dedicated team member with high attention to detail. Professional demeanor and respectful of all students and co-workers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Lancaster County School District
07.2023 - Current
Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions daily
Collaborated with stakeholders to provide basic necessities like food, personal hygiene needs, and gifts for holidays for over 100 students
Developed and provided classroom lessons based on ASCA Mindset and Behavior standards
Administered at risk assessments and provided accompanying interventions
Coordinated events which directly impact social-emotional and academic awareness, such as Red Ribbon Week, Bullying Prevention Month, and Career Day
Collaborated with other school professionals such as mental health counselors, school psychologists, administrators and teachers to help meet students needs
School Counseling Intern
York County School District 03
09.2022 - Current
Facilitated group counseling for 6 weeks per group
Instructed whole group social-emotional lessons daily
Conducted individual mental health counseling
Completed case conceptualizations and mental health counseling for two students
Exposure and experience with threat assessments and risk screenings
Collaborated with community outreach to meet student needs for clothing and food
Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress
Assisted completion of district referrals for community based services
Organized week-long, school wide, Red Ribbon Week activities to provide drug awareness
Curriculum Coordinator
Palmetto Children's Academy
06.2022 - Current
Provided subject matter expertise on materials and lesson plans for early childhood.
Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Designed course materials and supported implementation.
Worked closely with instructors to prepare materials, content, and tools to facilitate early childhood learning.
Teacher
Chester County School District
08.2015 - 06.2022
Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Provided Professional Development for co-teachers at school level and district level for Scholastic's EDGE, Flocabulary, Schoology, Interactive Read-Aloud, and Fountas and Pinnell.
Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Conducted fundraisers to raise over $1,000 for students.
Piloted Lucy Calkins program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
Operated as lead teacher for third grade team
Collaborated district wide as a trained technology mentor and lead monthly PD at the school level
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.2015
High School Diploma -
James Island Charter High School
Charleston, SC
05.2011
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and Powerschool
Positive Team Player
Student-Centered Learning
Student Counseling
Creating Safe Learning Environment
Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Accomplishments
Named "Teacher of the Year" at Chester Park School of Fine Arts for 2019-2020.
Certification
Certified School Counseling
Certified Elementary School Teacher
Peer Evaluator
Induction Teacher Mentor
South Carolina Teacher Standard 4.0 Certified
LETRS Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
CPR Certified
Timeline
School Counselor
Lancaster County School District
07.2023 - Current
School Counseling Intern
York County School District 03
09.2022 - Current
Curriculum Coordinator
Palmetto Children's Academy
06.2022 - Current
Teacher
Chester County School District
08.2015 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education And Early Childhood Education
Winthrop University
High School Diploma -
James Island Charter High School
Certified School Counseling
Certified Elementary School Teacher
Peer Evaluator
Induction Teacher Mentor
South Carolina Teacher Standard 4.0 Certified
LETRS Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
CPR Certified
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