High School Assistant

Amber J. Harrington

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Greensboro, NC 27406

Phone: 336-***-****

Email: ablvys@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position as a Teacher Assistant in the Greensboro,

NC.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts degree, School Counseling, Gardner-Webb University

August 2008-Present

Bachelor of Arts degree, Psychology, East Carolina University

August 2002 - May 2006

Minor: Child Development Family Relations

High School Diploma, Mount Tabor High School August

1999- May2002

EMPLOYMENT

2006-2009 Parent Involvement Coordinator, Philo Magnet Academy

. Served as a liaison which ultimately fostered more effective

communication and positive relationships between parents,

teachers, students, and the community.

. Designed and implemented a Wednesday packet folder, Philo Parent

Yahoo Group, and frequently used the ALERTNOW system to

communicate important information to parents in English and

Spanish.

. Coordinated consulted, and collaborated with members of faculty,

resources, and outside agencies to facilitate meetings,

workshops, and programs for parents.

. Provided a support system for parents that usually involved

working with and developing a rapport with the students.

. Promoted student success through parental involvement by direct,

preventative, and responsive services.

. Some other duties include: School Improvement Team, PTA

Secretary, Parent Advisory Group, and Volunteer Coordinator.

2008. Site Coordinator, TCAL (The Center for Accelerated

Learning)

. TCAL Provides Supplemental Educational tutoring for Title I

Schools.

. Ensured that the tutoring program ran effectively and kept all

records of the students' progress.

2007 Community Support, Selective Choices for Services

. Provided one-on-one support by following a person-centered plan

given by a qualified professional.

. Assisted client with reaching goals through counseling and

behavior modifications.

. Taught client new skills and collaborated with the client's

support system.

2005-2006 Girl Power Facilitator, Communities in Schools

. Facilitated activities of both an educational and social nature

in order to empower middle school aged girls to develop a

physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally healthy

perception of themselves.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Summers 2007 & 2008 Programs Assistant, Royal Family Kids Camp

. Assisted with the implementation of activities and programs for

abused and neglected children, ages 6-11 years old.

2010. Youth Sponsor, Mix-5 Student Ministries

& The Refuge Student Ministry

. Act as a leader, role model, and mentor for youth in middle

school and high school.

2008. Cheerleading Coach, Philo Magnet Academy

& Pop Warner Football

. Acted as the Head Coach for the Grayhounds' Jr. Pee Wee girls'

squad, ages ranging 7-9 years of age and also Philo Magnet

Academy, a middle school cheerleading squad.

AFFILIATIONS/HONORS

Poster Session Presenter at North Carolina School Counselor

Association Fall Conference 2009

Secretary/Treasurer of Gamma Alpha Omega Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

International Counseling Honors Society

Parliamentarian, Theta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Incorporated

Executive Officer and Member of the Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa

Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Recipient of the Greek Leader of the Year Award for 2005-2006

CAPABILITIES

My proven capabilities are applicable in a variety of areas,

including:

Knowledge/Understanding of ASCA Model Classroom Management

Multicultural awareness

Creative Nature Natural Counseling Skills Quick learner

Organizational Skills Conscientious Professional and

Resourceful Outgoing and Flexible Detail Oriented Team

Player Relatable Familiar/Knowledgeable of American Sign

Language and Spanish

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