Counseling, Teaching, Communication, Customer Service, Time Management
Resume:
MELISSA EDWARDSEN
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SUMMARY OF SKILLS
• Skilled in counseling, teaching and facilitating training programs for adults and children of all ages
• Ability to coordinate a comprehensive program, including record keeping and writing an action plan
• Efficient in time management, establishing priorities and complying with deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including active listening and empathy
EXPERIENCE
Roving Guidance Counselor (ASTEP Program) September 2011 – September 2012
Ministry of Education Kingston Jamaica
Developed programs which catered to the personal, social, career and academic needs of students
•Wrote behavior modification programs for students which led to the decrease in conflicts/fights
• Facilitated classroom guidance sessions on topics such as Self Esteem, Building Relationships, where students learned better
coping and other daily living skills
•Served as presenter at meetings which educated parents on developing social skills in their children
•Provided support to teachers in the program by assisting with behavior modification and making referrals
Guidance Counselor September 2007 - September 2010
Carberry Court Special School St. Andrew Jamaica
Helped students develop skills in the areas of personal, social, career and academic development through program planning,
counseling, consulting, and professional practices and development.
•Reduced student drop out by facilitating classroom guidance sessions on topics such as Teenage Pregnancy, STI’s, Self-
Awareness and Conflict Management
•Worked with students, parents and staff members to assist with social, emotional, academic, career and family concerns
through individual and group counseling, and consultation
•Organized and succeeded activities such as Girl’s and Boy’s Day, Work Experience Program and World AIDS Day
Youth Opportunities Unlimited September 2009-May 2012 (Part Time)
Conducted training sessions and made presentations to young adults which developed their interpersonal and social skills,
and prepared them for the world of work, whilst promoting positive behavior change
Poverty Reduction Program Behavior Modification Consultant
•Developed behavior modification strategies which rewarded students for good behavior which increased their participation and
learning
•Made recommendations to program coordinator and school teachers regarding strategies for behavior management
Citizens Security and Justice Program Personal Development Trainer
• Facilitated training sessions with young adults on topics such as Conflict Management, Goal Setting, Anger Management and
The Self
• Assisted participants with dispute resolution within the group
EDUCATION
MICO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, JAMAICA
August 2004- June 2007 Three Year Honors Diploma in Education with specialization in Guidance and Counseling
AWARDS
• Renford Shirley Award for the Best All Round Teacher
• Distinction in the Practicum of Education
• The Mico Achiever’s Award for Academic Excellence and Work Ethics in Guidance and Counselling
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