strong leader, dedicated hard worker

Simone Dawkins **** Handel Court Richmond VA ***** Cell 646- 523- 1480

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Objective: Seeking a position in an educational institution where I can utilize my knowledge for student welfare and my experience in guiding students in terms of life and a career.

Educational Summary:

Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling

The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, New York, January 2006/ May 2008

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts (Human Services, Psychology)

The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, New York, January 2004/January 2006

Certificate in Career Development

The College of New Rochelle New Rochelle, New York May 2010

Provisional License

School Counseling Pre K-12 Virginia May/2012

School Counseling Pre K -12 New York August 2008-Aug 2013

Internship Experience

School Counselor, Rice High School New York Oct 2009-May 2010

Assisted with the development and delivery of a curriculum of school counseling in the classroom

Assisted with individual counseling sessions/group counseling

Interacted with students and staff on matters like their educational and career plans

School Counselor, Bronx Academy of Leadership Bronx New York Oct 2007- Jan 2008

Assisted with counseling of 7th 8th and 9th graders

Assisted with completing paperwork and time and attendance forms

Completed paperwork and interviews with new and old students

Professional Experience:

Intensive in home Counselor, Families in Care Intervention Richmond VA Oct 2012-Present

Individual counseling with children, ages 10-18 that are at- risk of being removed from their home

Promote family competences through building on strengths and the families own resources

Case Worker/QMHP New Path Ways Mental Health Jan 2012-June 2013

Provide direct service to individuals, this includes conducting assessment interviews,

Provided on-going therapy, provided crisis intervention services as needed

Provide for coordination and linkage with community agencies

Substitute Teacher, Richmond and Caroline County Public Schools Dec 2011-Present

Filled in for absent teachers in emergency and on short and medium term assignments.

Followed teaching programs set by regular teachers.

Set and corrected homework assignments and projects.

Employed materials and techniques of regular teacher where available.

Case Manager/QMHP Life Lessons Family Services Jun 2011- Feb 2013

Performed many different kinds of health services and care to different clients.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare members to ensure patient receiving optimal care.

Assistant Manager, Rite Aid Pharmacy Richmond VA Dec 2002- Oct 2012

Responsible for P&L, Inventory control, merchandising, hiring/ training, of staff.

Merchandising, cash control, payroll, security/ loss prevention mandatory.

Direct Care Specialist, New York Foundling Hospital Bronx New York Jul 2007-May 2011

Responsible for the direct supervision of assigned clients.

Participated in activities that were beneficial to clients vocational, academic and recreational

References available upon request

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