PAULA

VANOVER

Clarksville, Tennessee *****, 270-***-****, adwtzp@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated and compassionate professional looking to obtain a position within this organization where I will be able to utilize my skills, abilities, and experiences for the betterment of the organization and community.

SKILLS

Classroom guidance

Conflict resolution

Coping strategies

Career awareness

Student support

Crisis intervention

Parent relations

Individual counseling

Cultural awareness

EXPERIENCE

Professional School Counselor

Clarksville-Montgomery County School System

August 2018 - Current

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to overcome personal, social, and behavioral issues.

Intervened in crisis situations to offer constructive advice and compassionate support based on solid counseling practices.

Implemented positive support network and addressed specific behavioral and academic problems by working closely with families and fellow professionals.

Compiled, generated, and interpreted data to create necessary programs to address the needs of students.

Led outreach programs to assist our lower socioeconomic status students and families through our FUEL program as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas programs. Also organized helped with emergency situations outside of school.

Participated in Leadership Team, Support Team, Multi-Tiered System of Support Team as well as 504 coordinator and Jr. Beta club sponsor.

Professional School Counselor

Metro Nashville Public Schools Nashville, TN

September 2017 - April 2018

Evaluated transcripts and conducted testing for proper placement in academic settings.

Conducted counseling sessions with students on continuing education and helped plan for further schooling and employment.

Guided students with completing application fee waivers, college applications, and financial aid forms.

Counseled students individually and in groups to assist with credit recovery, study skills, and goal planning.

Prepared students for future educational paths by encouraging learning exploration and persistence in face of challenges.

School Social Worker

Genesis Teen Learning Centers Clarksville, TN

September 2012 - July 2016

Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students on how to overcome personal, social, and behavioral issues.

Led group counseling sessions to provide support for participants struggling with grief, stress, or chemical dependency.

Identified and addressed roots causes of problems like truancy and misbehavior.

Counseled children and family members on coping skills and available resources.

Maintained case history records updated and prepared regular reports.

Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients and performed follow-ups assessing quantity and quality of services provided.

EDUCATION

Master of Science

Austin Peay State University

May 2011

Majored in School Counseling

Graduated with Honors

Bachelor's of Science

Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN

May 2009

Majored in Psychology

Minored in Political Science

Graduated cum laude

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