Marva Edwards

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Mobile Alabama 36608

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Education: B.S. Business Education: Alabama State University 1979 Master’s in-Urban Education: Norfolk, State University 1995

Certifications : School Counseling PreK-12 Pupil Personnel Services License

Board Of Professional Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapist/ Certified As A Rehabilitation Provider

Training: Commonwealth of Virginia Department Of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services

Virginia Institute for Professional Addictions Counselor Training

Addictions Dynamic and treatment,Pharmacology,Basic Counseling Skills,

Screening, intake,Orientation and Assessment,Treatment Planning,Reports,record Keeping,Case Management, Client Education, Referrals, Consultation,Crisis Intervention, Counseling In A Variety Of Treatment Settings, Group Counseling, Family Counseling, Counseling Underserved Populations, Community Education and Outreach, Ethics, Personal and Professional Growth,

Seminars-Tidewater Psychiatric Institute “60’s Drugs They’re Back”

Veterans Affairs-The Substance Abuse and Incest

Pride in Parenting Program-St. Mary’s Infant Home

Professional Summary

Retired School Counselor/Teacher with more than 23 years of experience in a fast pace school environment. Excellent management skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in interpersonal relationships and work habits. Competencies include excellent communication and time management. Highly trained with strong abilities and a successful career in both counseling and teaching.

Skills

Education and training

Monitoring

Problem Solving Skills

Customer and Personal Service

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Judgement and Decision Making

Instructing

Experience - Virginia Beach Public Schools-1995-2018

Compiled and interpreted student test results, along with information from teachers and parents, to diagnose conditions, and to help assess eligibility for special services.

Interpreted test results and prepared psychological reports for teachers, administrators and parents.

Provided consultation to parents, teachers, administrators, and others on topics such as learning styles and behavior modification techniques.

Maintained students records, including special education reports, and confidential records.

Reported any pertinent information to the proper authorities in case of child endangerment, neglect, or abuse. Counseled children and families to help solve conflicts and problems in learning and adjustment.

Assessed an individual child’s needs, limitations, and potentials, using observation, review of school records, and consultation with parents and school personnel.

Collected and analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of academic programs and other services such as behavioral management systems.

Developed individual education plans in collaboration with teachers and other staff members.

Attended workshops, seminars, or professional meetings to remain informed of new development in school psychology.

Served as a resource to help families and schools deal with crisis, such as separation and loss.

Collaborated with other educational professionals to develop teaching strategies and school programs.

Referred students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational and social services.

Part-Time Substitute Teacher-Norfolk Public Schools- 1990-1995

Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Substituted for teachers in various school districts in Virginia.

Sales Merchandiser. 1988-1990

M&M Mars Incorporated

Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.

Answered customer’s questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms.

Collaborated with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information.

Visited establishment to evaluate needs and or promote products or service sales.

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