Helen Scarborough
Sumter
Summary
Dynamic School Counselor with a proven track record at Sumter School District, enhancing student well-being through crisis intervention and effective communication. Achieved a significant reduction in disciplinary incidents by implementing proactive conflict resolution strategies, fostering a supportive environment that promotes social-emotional learning and collaboration among faculty and students.
Experienced with fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to address student needs. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Sumter School District
06.1999 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- 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.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
Behavior Support Specialist
Justice Works Behavioral Care
09.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered evidence-based behavior curricula to students while maintaining high levels of behavioral and academic expectations for students.
- Utilized variety of methods, skills and tools to provide direct behavior support to students on caseload.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, intervention strategies, and progress updates for informed decision-making processes.
- Promoted a positive school environment by proactively addressing and resolving student conflicts.
- Supported students'' social-emotional growth through the development of personalized goals and objectives.
- Developed strong rapport and trusting relationships with students, fostering a sense of belonging and emotional security within the school setting.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05-1987
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Behavior management
- Student assessment
- Collaboration with faculty
- Conflict resolution
- Positive behavior promotion
- Social-emotional learning
- Effective communication
- Team building
Certification
- National Certified School Counselor (NCSC) - National Board for Certified Counselors. 2009-2019
- Certified School Counselor (CSC) - SC Department of Education.
Timeline
Behavior Support Specialist
Justice Works Behavioral Care
09.2019 - 06.2021
School Counselor
Sumter School District
06.1999 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Counseling
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
South Carolina State University
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