High School Special Education

Shannon Hawkins

Email: *********@********.***

Address: ***** ****** ***.

City: Gardena

State: CA

Zip: 90249

Country: USA

Phone: 310-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $50,000

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Shannon D. Hawkins, MA, PPS

13913 Purche Ave. Gardena, CA 90249

Email:*********@********.***/310-***-****

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a secondary school counselor position.

PROFILE: Quick learner, leader, reliable, positive community rapport, detail oriented, trustworthy,

dedicated, ethical, passionate, self-motivated, innovative, resourceful, advanced computer

skills and accredited Positive Parenting Program.

EDUCATION: Phillips Graduate institute, Encino CA.

M.A.-Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in School Counseling, PPS

May 2011; G.P.A - 3.6

FISK UNIVERSITY, Nashville TN.

B.A.-Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Psychology

May 1996; G.P.A. - 3.0

EXPERIENCE:

Five Acres Residential Treatment Facility

Counselor: 2000-Present

Provide Counseling and care to children whove been abused or neglected, treat and educate

emotionally disturbed children and their families in residential and outreach programs, advance the

welfare of children and families by research, advocacy and collaboration, to strive for the highest

standards of excellence by professionals and volunteers.

Develop behavioral modifications plans and interventions. Work closely with caregivers, clinician,

teachers, social workers and others on treatment teams to provide structure in homes or classroom in

order to achieve positive outcomes.. Work closely with the communities and court systems assisting with

the reunification of families. Assist neglected and delinquent youth from non- public to general education

by providing successful transition support, behavioral plan and basic life skills.

Discusses problems of attendance and behavior with students and parents and refer them to

Credential staff for specialized assistance. Assists in school and community programs that identify and

work with students who are neglected and abused.

Susan Miller Dorsey High School (LAUSD)

Counselor Intern: 2010-2011

Provide individual and group counseling services to meet the developmental, preventive, and remedial

needs of students. Consult with students, parents, teachers, administrators and community personnel.

Assist in meeting the needs of students, interpreting SAT and ACT test results along with A-G

requirements to assist students with college acceptance. Assist teachers with educational placement of

students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies, admissions procedures, registration,

attendance and truancy Interventions. Coordination of Student Information Systems; and Extended

Learning After School Programs; Providing Development Training; Facilitating Special Education

Placements; Participated In IEP Meetings; Consulting & Advising School Personnel In Special Education

Policies, Procedures, Resources, Instructional Strategies, & Best Practices. Provides guidance to

students in matters regarding graduation, college entrance requirements and scholarships; consults with

parents and school personnel as a means of helping students with educational and personal problems

that may be interfering with their learning and success in school. Assists in organizing the administration

and interpretation of standardized tests; interprets the results of standardized group tests of achievement

and scholastic capacity to administrators, parents and teachers. Helps students effectively utilize the

educational opportunities of the schools; recommends available resources within the school, school

system and community to meet the needs of individual students assists in making such referrals and

contacts.

Henry Clay Middle School (LAUSD)

Counselor Intern: 2009- 2010

Assisted with establishing school counseling programs and help develop activities and resources to

implement and evaluate programs. Incorporating school staff in producing accurate data concluding the

value of school counselors. Participated in all counseling services for students and assisted with the

coordination and implementation of student services in school and home, assisting teachers with the

Guidance Curriculum. Generating Classification and Statistical Attendance Reports; Coordination of

Student Information Systems; and extended learning after school programs; Providing Professional

Development Training; Facilitating Special Education Placements and gathering important student

records and cooperates with other pupil services staff in scheduled student case conferences;

participates in Student Study Team and other problem-solving conferences. Serves as a resource person

to school personnel and parents regarding counseling and guidance programs. Assists in the preparation

of information for entry on student cumulative records; contributes data concerning student needs to

assist in the development of the total educational plan of the school.

Neighborhood Academic Initiative Program

Teacher/ Counselor: 2008-present

Provide academic support to students who have successfully completed the Neighborhood Academic

Initiative (NAI) program and have been admitted with a nine-semester scholarship to the University of

Southern California. This group of primarily first-generation college students were admitted to the

university after completing a rigorous course of study throughout their middle and high school years in

the NAI program, which is offered to residents in USC's surrounding community. These studies include

college enrichment courses and an intensive Saturday Academy held at the USC campus that focuses

on writing and math.

Support for the continued educational, emotional, and social needs of this select group of talented

students throughout their tenure at USC. Support services include regular meetings with program

counselors to discuss their academic progress and performance, intervention strategies to assist

students with the successful completion of their courses and degree programs, and workshops designed

to facilitate student transition from high school to college. USP provides for these students' continued

informational needs with regard to academic programs, time management, and career options.

Little Citizens/Westside Academy (Non-Public)

Teacher/counselor 1996 - 1999

Special Education - Mild/Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Special Day Class Multiple/ Single Subject Instruction Grades 4th-12th

Worked with Severely Emotionally Disturbed & Autistic Moderate (Specific Learning Disabled & Speech

& Language Impairment).

ORGANIZATIONS/SKILLS:

Real Estate Agent/ Loan Officer: 2003-Present

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