Mental Health High School

Gina Lynn Hawkins **** Finch Drive Troy, Michigan 48084 Home-248-***-****

Cell-248-***-**** *************@*****.***

Summary

An experienced educator and counselor with 8+ years working with students in all aspects of high school guidance counseling. Conducted group and individual counseling sessions, advised college and career planning and performed accurate transcript evaluations. Proficient in MS Office Suite, Outlook email as well as Apple-based applications. A creative problem solver who developed ways to build strong partnerships with staff, students, and their families. Experience

Austin Catholic High School Chesterfield, Michigan Counselor August 2016 – Present

• As the counselor for all of Austin Catholic High School’s students, I support the social, emotional, and academic needs of each student.

• I have spent the last two years building a comprehensive counseling program at Austin Catholic.

• I routinely gather and analyze data from students, parents and staff to assist in building a strong counseling program.

• I initiated a therapy dog program at Austin Catholic this year.

• I assist any students who have special needs or learning difficulties with implementation of accommodation plans.

• I prepare letters of recommendation for college, scholarship and employment applications and assist students with college preparedness.

• I counsel individuals in the areas of personal/social issues including grief counseling, suicide prevention, abuse issues, mental health concerns, career exploration, and conflict resolution.

• I evaluate transcripts and perform credit checks for incoming students as well as those applying to college.

• I am training a counseling intern in such areas as the college search, planning, and application process, classroom presentations and brief counseling for high schools.

• I sponsor for the National Honor Society.

Fisher Household/Shrine High School Royal Oak, Michigan Educator August 2014 – August 2016

• Responsible for creating and implementing curriculum for a student with learning disabilities in all core subjects.

• Counsel student in personal/social issues.

• Work with registrar, principal, staff, school counselor and parents to develop an educational plan for student.

• Modify math and reading lessons to meet individual needs of student.

• Coordinate all field trips and co-curricular activities.

• Act as liaison between parents and all educational therapists and practitioners.

• Create opportunities for elective experiences for the student. Archdiocese of Detroit Farmington Hills & Beverly Hills, Michigan Educator August 2006 – June 2014

• Was responsible for teaching and writing curriculum for 6th, 7th and 8th grade English and literature.

• Taught 5th

grade in the areas of Language Arts, social studies and science and religion.

• Maintained class webpage and online grade book.

• Served as a member of MI STEM Champions Team.

• Served as a member of Middle School MACUL Committee.

• Integrated Apple technology in the classroom to enhance STEM lessons.

• Wrote and implemented UDL/STEM/PBL units.

• Coordinated 3-day 6th grade science camp.

• Served on the School Improvement Committee, the Curriculum Committee, and the Safety Committee. University of Phoenix Troy, Michigan

Enrollment Advisor June 2005 – December 2005

• Was responsible for recruiting prospective students.

• Advised students on appropriate academic programs.

• Advised with 1st generation college students.

• Evaluated transcripts.

• Facilitated New Student Orientation.

• Facilitated Information and Enrollment Meetings.

• Created and presented PowerPoint presentations for Enrollment Meetings.

• Assisted in events to encourage involvement of nearby businesses. Mesa Public Schools Mesa, Arizona

Educator/Counselor August 1988 - July 2004

• Was responsible for counseling 425 high school students, including advising on academic schedules, college counseling and personal issues such as conflict resolution.

• Prepared letters of recommendation for college, scholarship and employment applications.

• Counseled individuals in the areas of personal/social issues including grief counseling, suicide prevention, abuse issues, mental health concerns, career exploration, tobacco cessation, and conflict resolution.

• Conducted counseling groups on issues including grief, stress, anger management, diversity and self-image.

• Counseled individuals and groups in tobacco cessation and prevention.

• Evaluated Transcripts and performed credit checks.

• Sponsored Human Relations Council, a diversity club.

• Co-Sponsored Peer Mediation group.

• Coordinated fundraising activities to finance diversity activities.

• Prepared budget for counseling department using At-Risk funds.

• Wrote anti-tobacco curriculum and presented in classrooms.

• Created and presented PowerPoint presentations for student and parent meetings.

• Created and presented Excel documents to keep track of student information.

• Served as school liaison for Arizona State University Native American Engineering Association.

• Served as district science liaison and district computer liaison.

• Taught GED night classes.

• Substitute taught for 9th grade A-Hour social studies classes.

• Taught 7th through 9th grade English.

• Sponsored National Junior Honor Society.

• Received award for student mentoring.

• Taught 5th and 6th grades in the areas of math, Language Arts, social studies and science.

• Taught Saturday Science classes for At-Risk students.

• Coordinated 3-day 6th grade Science Camp and fundraising for Science Camp scholarships.

• Co-founded school diversity committee, and served as chairperson. Education

University of Phoenix M.A.Ed. in Education – Guidance Counseling University of Detroit B.A. In Elementary Education Certificate/License

State of Michigan Professional Education Certificate Guidance Counselor (NT) Endorsement

Certificate # : PF0003391

Expiration Date June 30, 2020

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