Guidance Counselor Adjunct Professor
Resume:
RUSSIA R. SHERROD
**** ****** ***** • Albany, GA 31721
229-***-**** • adu8o0@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a job which allows me to utilize my skills and talents, while displaying a team effort.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Experienced Professional with exceptional organizational skills.
Strength in communicating, developing and maintaining a working relationship with a
wide range of personnel. • Accustomed to positions of responsibility. • Detail oriented.
Successful in developing potential strengths in others • Resourceful in learning new procedures.
Outstanding ability to understand others’ needs and offer solutions. • Strong work ethic.
Intuitive and excellent interpersonal skills • Exhibit a professional demeanor.
Strength in identifying problems, defining solutions and implementing new procedures.
WORK HISTORY:
1995-present TERRELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Dawson, GA
Position: School Social Worker
Conduct home visits, documentation and interagency referrals.
Provides individual and group counseling services to students with identified concerns and needs.
Collaborate with parents/guardians and educators to ensure a successful education for all students.
Attend all collaborative community meetings to discuss issues and concerns for students and families in need of resources.
Attend interagency meetings to help identify children and families in need.
Provide pertinent school based program information to children and families in order to establish positive relationships within the community
Attend RTI meetings with educators and parents to provide resources as needed
Responsible for attendance protocol for the school system
Collaborate with Juvenile Justice and Department of Family and Children Services in Court proceedings.
Report child abuse to The Department of Family and Children Services.
1991 – 1994 MITCHELL COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Camilla, GA
Position: Guidance Counselor
Responsible for scheduling students into classes.
Referred students to outside agencies to assist with personal issues and situations.
Provided individual counseling to students had difficulties at home or school.
Received student referrals from educators, then provided the necessary resources and/or counseling needed.
Conducted programs for all students to enhance their ability to maintain a high self-esteem.
Utilized computer to prepare reports, generate correspondence and enter student’s data.
Distributed information sheets and pamphlets, disseminating information to children and families.
2007 - 2011 ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY Albany, GA
Position: Adjunct Professor
Taught Bachelor level classes to students within the Social Work and Psychology programs
Attended meeting and programs called by the administration.
Provide individual counseling to students as needed.
EDUCATION:
Argosy University, Sarasota, Florida Doctorate in Counseling/ Psychology
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta Georgia Masters in Social Work
Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama Bachelor Degree in Social Work
References Gladly Furnished Upon Request
RUSSIA R. SHERROD
2706 McCall Court • Albany, GA 31721
229-***-**** • adu8o0@r.postjobfree.com
R E F E R E N C E S
Sheryl Dotson – Terrell County Board of Education
Diane Simmons – Terrell County Board of Education
Robin Schofil – Terrell County Board of Education
Russia R. Sherrod
2706 McCall Court • Albany, GA 31721
229-***-**** • adu8o0@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Sir / Madam,
This letter comes to you to express my genuine interest in a position with your organization.
My positive attitude, responsible and dependable nature, and willingness to labor long and diligently are attributes that will be as much an asset to you as they have in my previous positions.
Enclosed is my resume that details my experience and shows a glimpse of the extent of my skills and qualifications. However, to grasp a full view of my offerings, I am requesting an opportunity to be scheduled for a personal interview. Please call me at the number listed above to schedule a convenient date and time for a meeting.
Thank you for your time and consideration as I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Russia R. Sherrod
Enclosure
RESUME OF
RUSSIA R. SHERROD
2706 McCall Court • Albany, GA 31721
229-***-**** • adu8o0@r.postjobfree.com
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