School Special Education

Cindy Murphy, LPC

**** ** *** ****** **. • Monroe, GA 30655 • 770-***-**** • *****************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE To obtain a counseling position that offers diverse experiences in community counseling

EDUCATION Education Specialist, School Counseling, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL awarded May, 2011

Master of Education, School Counseling, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL awarded May, 2004

Master of Education, Special Education, Cambridge College, Cambridge, MA, awarded May, 1999

Bachelor of Arts, Special Education, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, awarded May, 1979

LICENSES/ • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC007239) Present -9/30/2014

CERTIFICATIONS • Georgia Educator Certificate: School Counseling (P-12) Clear Renewable Certificate #1316687 Present -6/30/2017

• Georgia Educator Certificate: SP ED Behavior Disorders (P-12) Consultative Present -6/30/2017

• Georgia Educator Certificate: SP ED Learning Disabilities (P-12) Consultative Present -6/30/2017

COUNSELING

EXPERIENCE Lead School Counselor, GIVE East Center

Gwinnett County Public Schools July 2004– Present

• Lead of team of 8 school counselors, contract counselors and interns.

• Individual and Crisis Counseling: new enrollments, transition planning & interventions.

• Group and Classroom Guidance: study skills grief, graduation requirements and career.

• Provide referrals to appropriate resources and services.

• Execute, develop, and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program with data-driven results.

• Administer and interpret tests and assessments.

• Develop and coordinate scholarship opportunities

• Academic credit checks and transcription for transfer students.

• Maintain professional relationship with community agencies and referral resources; link students to community agencies.

RELEVENT

EXPERIENCE

Special Education Teacher/Behavioral Specialist, Grades 9-12

Gwinnett County Public Schools July 1992-June 2004

Director of Church Preschool

Redeemer Weekday Preschool, Centerville, GA Jan. 1987 – May 1992

Resource Teacher, Grades 6-8

Blue Springs School, Blue Springs, MO July 1984 – June 1985

Resource Teacher, Adolescent Unit

Western Missouri Mental Health Center, Kansas City, MO Jan. 1982 – June 1984

Self-Contained Teacher, Grades 4,5,6

Special School District, St. Louis County, MO July 1980 –June 1981

Self-Contained Teacher, Grades 9-12

St. Charles School District, St. Charles, MO July 1979 – June 1980

ADDITIONAL

EXPERIENCE

Lecturer/Educator

Weight Watchers, Atlanta, GA June 1989 – Present

PROFESSIONAL American School Counselor Association, member Aug. 2005 – Present

AFFILIATIONS Georgia School Counselor Association, member Aug. 2005 – Present

American Counseling Association, member Aug. 2005 – Present

REFERENCES Available upon request

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