High School Counselor
Resume:
Valerie Chavis, LPC
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
609-***-**** (h)
VC adx5xe@r.postjobfree.com
A highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic and solution-oriented licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over twenty-five years of experience. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for children, adolescents and adults. Demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in one-to-one and group settings. Effective motivator, communicator and advocate with inherent ability to manage all types of personalities, diffuse stressful situations, proactively resolve issues, and meet and achieve challenging goals and objectives. Innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust interact with, and relate to individuals on all levels. CORE COMPETENCIES
*Anti-Bulling Facilitator *Social & Emotional Trainer * Restorative Justice
*Child Study Team Counselor (IEP) *Crisis Intervention *Family Education
*Client Assessment Evaluations *Treatment Analysis/Planning *Case Presentation
*Violence Prevention * Group Facilities *Records Management
*Anger Management * Wellness Activities *Sexual Harassment HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
Supervision/Leadership
Supervise academic career programs and workshops K-8.
Supervise the IRS process and participate in initial and annual IEP,s meetings with the child study team.
Supervise counselors in training utilizing group supervision techniques.
Supervise Program Coordinators regarding initial intake procedures, treatment plans & discharge summary.
Provide professional development (PD) to teachers on deescalating skills, conflict resolution strategies, and classroom management.
Crisis Counselor
Collaborate with DCPP and the Judicial Court System regarding client’s mental stability.
Refer families to housing agencies and local shelters; provided recommendations to job readiness/assistance programs
Provide coping strategies to teachers and students on crisis situations such as death, 911, suicide attempts and homelessness.
Discuss the effects of gang violence to students and families in urban educational settings.
Provide Restorative Justice strategies to students who were suspended for 5 to 10 days. School Counselor
Counsel students in grades K-12, using solution-focused and person- centered approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self esteem and attendance.
Advise and assist numerous students in short term crises situations such as alleged bullying, friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom behavioral issues. Valerie Chavis, LPC
77 Thoreau Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
609-***-**** (h)
adx5xe@r.postjobfree.com
Direct monthly meetings that targets anger management, social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, self esteem and conflict resolution training.
Counsel teen moms and provide home school training and child care assistance.
Provide study skills, tutoring programs and organizations for students who were failing or requesting to drop out of school.
College & Career Readiness Technology Solution/Naviance Academic Advisor
Advise high school students with career readiness such as resume writing, job search skills, professional attire, and interviewing tips.
Assist students with college preparation, college tours, and financial aid assistance.
Create and implement student schedules.
Supervised state testing such as the NJ ASK for new students in the district.
Educated high school students & college students on time management, note taking and study skills.
Educate students on vocational training such as automotive repair, cosmetology, book keeping, etc. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Montclair School District
Long Term Substitute Counselor 9/3/2019-10/292019
East Orange Public Schools, East Orange, New Jersey 26 years
*School Counselor K-12 1989-2015
* Testing Coordinator 2005-2010
*After School Counseling Program 2002-2005
Center for Occupational Education
*Vocational Counselor 1986-1989
New Jersey Job Corps Center
* Counselor/Basic Skills Instructor 1981-1984
EDUCATION
Kean University, Union, NJ M.A. 1984 Student Personnel Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ B.A. 1979 Elementary Ed. CERTIFICATES
New Jersey State License LPC License 2002
Rutgers University, NJ K-8 Teacher 1979
Valerie Chavis, LPC
77 Thoreau Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
609-***-**** (h)
adx5xe@r.postjobfree.com
Middlesex County College Adult Tutoring Program 1982
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