Christy Cook
Florence
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Educator and Guidance Counselor
Maranatha Christian School
08.2018 - Current
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals, creating action plans, and tracking their achievements.
- Evaluated student needs through assessments, identifying areas for growth and providing targeted interventions when necessary.
Internship
Palmetto Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Incorporated motivational interviewing techniques into counseling sessions to empower clients towards positive behavioral changes that support long-term sobriety.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as needed to maximize success in recovery journey.
- Educated clients on addiction''s impact on physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, promoting greater self-awareness and motivation for change.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to address relationship dynamics that contributed to clients'' substance abuse patterns, improving support systems during the recovery process.
- Assisted clients in setting achievable recovery goals, fostering a supportive and motivating environment for progress.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
B and B Hydraulics
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document transactions and support decision-making.
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment.
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.
- Tracked customer invoices to facilitate prompt and accurate payments.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon Univeristy
Phoenix, AZ02-2013
Master of Science - Psychology
Coker College
Hartsville05-2009
Skills
- Fast learner
- Computer skills
- Behavioral assessment
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Career guidance
- Active listening
- Suicide prevention
- Solutions-focused
- Parent interaction
Timeline
Educator and Guidance Counselor
Maranatha Christian School
08.2018 - Current
Internship
Palmetto Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk
B and B Hydraulics
01.2000 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Professional Counseling
Grand Canyon Univeristy
Master of Science - Psychology
Coker College
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