Margaret Flavin Counselor
adic1r@r.postjobfree.com 706-***-**** Grovetown, GA
Motivated, results-focused and compassionate professional with extensive counseling and therapy experience within educational settings. Remarkable conflict resolution, de-escalation and peer mediation skills. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting cohesion among internal and external stakeholders to optimize results for students/patients/clients and support achievements. Areas of Expertise include:
Individual/Group Counseling
Conflict Resolution
Excellent Organization Skills
Peer Mediation
Relationship Building
Reporting & Data Analysis
Problem Resolution
Professional Experience
LANGFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL Augusta, GA 8/2015 – 7/2019 SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Developed, implemented and managed a comprehensive school counseling program, serving academic, social and career development needs of students enrolled at Langford Middle School. Initiated individual and group counseling sessions for students, consulting with families and staff members to appraise student needs and interests and discussing appropriate recommendations for educational options. Interpreted tests, assessments and other student data to inform student counseling. Interacted frequently with colleagues, parents and other stakeholders to discuss students’ progress and fine tune treatment plans. Recommended additional services as required based on individuals’ specific issues, including social agencies, community programming and alternative options. Intervened during crisis situations. Prepared and submitted a variety of weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports, leveraging MS Office.
GOSHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Augusta, GA 8/2011 – 6/2015 A. BRIAN MERRY ELEMENTARY & DAVIDSON FINE ARTS MAGNET SCHOOLS Augusta, GA 8/2009 – 6/2011
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Served as Response to Intervention (RtI) and 504 Coordinator, leveraging a multi-tiered approach to early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs: screened children in general education classroom, identifying struggling learners and developing service plans with interventions to accelerate rates of learning. Monitored progress of students and adjusted service plans accordingly. Liaised with parents of students involved in RtI process. Provided individual and group counseling as described above. Prepared and submitted reports and student data analyses to assess and convey student progress against desired outcomes. Interacted cooperatively and proactively with parents, colleagues, and other student achievement stakeholders. Education & Training
Bachelor of Arts in English AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Augusta, GA Master’s in School Counseling AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Augusta, GA Educational Specialist/Educational Leadership AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Augusta, GA