Mental Health High School

Professional Experience

Counselor of PreK - **

Nansemond River High School August 2004 to

Present

Provided guidance in the area of academic performance, social Skills, self-esteem, and attendance to student grade 9 through 12

Partnered with administration, teachers, parents/guardians to provide students with adequate counseling support in school

Counseled students facing social issues, bullying, classroom behavior and issues within the home environment

Established and manage career days to provide students with future real-life goals

Facilitated and administered SOL, ACT, SAT & PSAT Testing

Researched and distributed scholarship information

Meet with students to establish goals for the upcoming year

Coordinate with School staff to organize school events including

“College Night” and “Parents Prep Night

Coordinated and participated in team meetings regarding truancy, student classroom performance and crisis management

Supported students through the unique challenges presented by their development stage

Created proactive programming designed to engage students in leadership and advocacy. Project involved collaboration with multiple stakeholders with the school community

Assessed student abilities and interest to help guide them in decisions regarding curriculum

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling PreK-12

Norfolk State University August 2005 to June 2007 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Christopher Newport University August 2002 to August 2005 Certifications

Youth Mental Health First Aid

School Counselor PreK-12

Dyslexia Awareness

Adult & Child First Aid CPR/AED

Child Abuse & Neglect – Virginia Department of Social Services Trinita (Tea)

Porter

102 Mount Vernon Court

Smithfield VA 23701

***********@***.***

Cell: 757-***-****

Experienced guidance professional

with expertise in testing,

education, career counseling, and

family issues in both middle and

high school educational settings.

Actively engage with students in

at-risk populations, including

coordination individualized and

small instruction and conflict

resolution. Accomplished mentor

and character coach

Key Skills

Advocacy for students at

individual education meeting

and other student oriental

meetings

Data analysis to identify

student issues, needs and

challenges

Crisis counseling

Collaborate with family,

teachers/administrators to

assure success

Passionate about improving

mental health

Referral for long term support

Having a positive impact to

further student growth

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