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Verna-Faye Timothee

Columbia

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills, seeking an entry level school counseling position. Caring professional prepared and dedicated to helping students achieve progress toward goals and meet specific academic and career needs.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homebound Teacher

A.C. Flora High School
Columbia
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Both Special Education and Regular Education Students
  • Acted as Liaison between Behavioral Specialists, Homebound Teachers, Alternative Education Teachers, School Psychologist and parents.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities

Resource Special Education Teacher

Richland School District One
Columbia
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Assisted students with all subject areas
  • Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans using Enrich program
  • Assisted with and implemented Manifestation Determination Reviews for student discipline issues
  • Utilized Class Power Teacher to record grades Homeroom Teacher for

Rape Crisis Volunteer Advocate

Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services
Augusta
05.2013 - 08.2014
  • Assisted rape victims in crisis in hospital emergency rooms
  • Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively

Volunteer

Golden Harvest Food Bank
Augusta
01.2012 - 05.2014

Sorted food items for distribution to homeless

  • Assisted with special events and programs

Resource Special Education Teacher

Midland Valley High School
Graniteville
08.2013 - 05.2014
  • Assisted students with all subject areas
  • Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans using Enrich program
  • Assisted with and implemented Manifestation Determination Reviews for student discipline issues
  • Utilized Class Power Teacher to record grades
  • Homebound Teacher for both Special Education and Regular Education Students
  • Acted as Liaison between Behavioral Specialists, Homebound Teachers, Alternative Education Teachers, School Psychologist and parents.

Counselor Intern

Hammond Hill Elementary School
North Augusta
01.2013 - 05.2013
  • Implemented elementary school guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom units and infusion in content areas
  • Guided individuals and groups of students through development of educational plans
  • Counseled individuals and small groups of students with problems
  • Consulted with teachers, staff and parents regarding developmental and educational needs of students
  • Referred students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies
  • Participated in, coordinated and conducted activities that contributed to effective operation of counseling program and school
  • Participated in and facilitated intervention team process
  • Planned and evaluated building counseling program

Graduate Assistant

Georgia Regents University Counseling Center
Augusta
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Developed , marketed, and conducted class presentations, seminars and workshops
  • Assisted with/conduct campus outreach programs with students, staff, and faculty
  • Facilitated survey administration and program data collection for outreach programs
  • Created programs and material to support missions and initiatives of Counseling Center
  • Served as liaison to and collaborated with other campus departments to develop and coordinate outreach initiatives
  • Assisted counseling client with scheduling appointments, completing assessments and other related activities
  • Provided support to Counseling office and staff as needed

Counselor Intern

Midland Valley High School
Graniteville
08.2011 - 05.2012
  • Implemented high school guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom units and infusion in content areas
  • Guided individuals and groups of students through development of educational plans
  • Counseled individuals and small groups of students with problems
  • Consulted with teachers, staff and parents regarding developmental and educational needs of students
  • Referred students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies
  • Participated in, coordinated and conducted activities that contributed to effective operation of counseling program and school
  • Participated in and facilitated intervention team process
  • Planned and evaluated building counseling program
  • Mentored at risk students
  • Reviewed students progress twice month

Self Contained and Resource/Inclusion Teacher

Midland Valley High School
Graniteville
08.2006 - 06.2009
  • Learning Disabilities)
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans for three English I and two Physical Science classes along with Regular Education Teachers
  • Assisted students with all subject areas
  • Designed and implemented Individual Education Plans
  • Assisted with and implemented Manifestation Determination Reviews for student discipline issues
  • Utilized Class XP to record grades
  • Acted as Step Team Sponsor
  • Homebound Teacher for both Special Education and Regular Education Students
  • Acted as Liaison between Behavioral Specialists, Homebound Teachers, Alternative Education Teachers, School Psychologist and parents.

Grade I, II & III Teacher

Government Of Saint Lucia
Castries
09.2005 - 07.2006

•Taught students with all subject areas

Grade 3 Teacher

Government of Saint Lucia
Anse- La- Raye
10.1994 - 07.2001

Taught all subject areas

Education

Counselor Education/School

Augusta State University
Augusta, GA
05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
04.2004

Associate of Education and Educational Administration - Education Administration

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
Morne Fortune, Castries Saint Lucia
12.1999

Skills

  • Conversational Creole-speaking ability
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite
  • Great communication, listening, and collaboration skills
  • Easy adaptability and show of empathy and patience
  • Classroom management
  • SMART Board aptitude
  • Standardized Testing
  • Test Proctoring
  • Student records management

Affiliations

SAFE-T: annual contract level CERRA Certified Mentor American College Student Association September 28, 2011

Georgia College Counseling Association September 30, 2011

South Carolina Counseling Association February 2011-present

Professional Association of Georgia Educators August 2010-present

Saint Lucia Teacher's Association November 1994-present

Certification


  • Certified School Counselor
  • Certified Special Education Teacher: Learning Disabilities

Timeline

Homebound Teacher

A.C. Flora High School
08.2015 - 08.2016

Resource Special Education Teacher

Richland School District One
01.2014 - 01.2016

Resource Special Education Teacher

Midland Valley High School
08.2013 - 05.2014

Rape Crisis Volunteer Advocate

Rape Crisis and Sexual Assault Services
05.2013 - 08.2014

Counselor Intern

Hammond Hill Elementary School
01.2013 - 05.2013

Volunteer

Golden Harvest Food Bank
01.2012 - 05.2014

Graduate Assistant

Georgia Regents University Counseling Center
08.2011 - 05.2013

Counselor Intern

Midland Valley High School
08.2011 - 05.2012

Self Contained and Resource/Inclusion Teacher

Midland Valley High School
08.2006 - 06.2009

Grade I, II & III Teacher

Government Of Saint Lucia
09.2005 - 07.2006

Grade 3 Teacher

Government of Saint Lucia
10.1994 - 07.2001

Counselor Education/School

Augusta State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Florida International University

Associate of Education and Educational Administration - Education Administration

Sir Arthur Lewis Community College
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