School Counselor District
Resume:
Yolanda M. Hawkins/Fanning
*** *** **** *****. ********** SC, 29016
***************@*****.***
“Diligent, dedicated, and determined to make a difference in the lives of our youth…”
Chadwick L. Pressley, M.Ed.
School Counselor
Lexington/Richland Five School District
“Professional, passionate, and persistent are three words that best describes the candidate Willing to go above and beyond to ensure that every student is properly educated I would definitely hire her!”
Brittany Stevens, M.Ed., GCDF
School Counselor
Mid-Carolina High School
An educator with a genuine heart is priceless…..and the candidate is truly priceless
Dorothy Nero, M.Ed.
School Counselor
Lexington/Richland Five School
“My ability to motivate students and share a love of counseling fosters a successful and positive environment. ...I would be grateful to become a part of your team.”
Objective
To obtain a position as a School Counselor / customer service Rep.that will allow me to utilize my customer skills and to implement a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development for all students/individuals.
Education and Certifications
M. Ed Secondary Counseling Education
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC 2011
B. A. Social Work
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC 2004
Certifications
●SC State Secondary Counseling Education 2011
●Global Career Development Facilitator 2011
Related Work Experience
School Counselor (9-12)
Richland County School District One 2020-present
●Plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services. Co-Advisor National Honor Society, plan and host NHS.
●Register and schedule students for classes, conduct IGP sessions. Audit Transcripts,
●Guide individual students with personal needs/concerns, developed and counsel focused groups.
●Coordinates school fundraiser events/United Way, Salvation Army .Easter Seals
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Plan and administer certification testing and ACT /SAT/ ACT Work keys testing for each grade level. Plans administer and trains staff for EOCEP /ACCESS Testing.
●Assesses on-line, home school, transfer, or other academic programs of transfer or new enrollments for awarding of credit toward programs
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Works closely with Admin team concerning issues of school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and curriculum instruction. In addition, student discipline.
●Team member of the MTSS Intervention team as well as Attendance Intervention plan.
●Assists in development of post-secondary educational plans in accordance with interests, abilities and career plans.
●Provide SEL lessons (classroom Guidance)
School Guidance Counselor/Behavioral Interventionist
Chester County School District 2017-2020
●Plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services. Advisor for The National Technical Honor Society
●Register and schedule students for classes, conduct IGP sessions.
●Coordinate the school developmental guidance curriculum. Work Based Learning Coordinator.
●Guide individual students with personal needs/concerns developed and counseled focused groups/traditional and nontraditional students.
●Coordinates school fundraiser events/United Way, Salvation Army.
●Plans and administer Certification and EOC testing for each program.
●Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
●Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
●Prepare Data Reports for CATE and SC State Office of Education
●Deal with the issues of school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and curriculum instruction. In addition, student discipline.
●Coordinate with principals and board members to assist in defining and enforcing school policies and guidelines for students, staff, and faculty
School Counselor 2016-2017
G. Frank Russell Technology Center, Greenwood School District 50, Greenwood SC
●Plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive program of guidance, including counseling services. Advisor for The National Technical Honor Society
●Register and schedule students for classes, conduct IGP sessions.
●Coordinate the school developmental guidance curriculum.
●Guide individual students with personal needs/concerns developed and counseled focused groups/traditional and nontraditional students.
●Coordinates school fundraiser events/United Way, Salvation Army.
●Plans and administer Certification and EOC testing for each program.
●Interpret test and other appraisal results appropriately.
●Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
●Prepare Data Reports for CATE and SC State Office of Education.
South Carolina Vocational Rehab Counselor 11/ 2012- 2017
●Assisted transition students from high school to college; provide employment services to adolescent youths and adults with disabilities attending public school’s systems as well as individuals in the community. Work with students on site at the schools to ensure provision of services.
●Interviewed and Counsels clients and provides guidance to help them gain mental and physical stability. Performs initial evaluations, makes eligibility determinations, does rehabilitation planning, problem solving, and conducts counseling.
●Ensured employees that clients are ready for the work force by, providing vocational assessments, trainings, intense therapy.
●Successfully met goals established in the department.
●Made recommendations and referrals to other sources.
School Counselor Intern
Irmo High School 2010-2011
●Caseload 410 diverse students (enrollment and withdrawals), student bulletin,
● IGP SASI proficient, student crisis, discipline interventions, 504(assisted coordinator) parent conferences,
●Career counseling, 9GR coding, query reports, senior conferences, early graduate list, scholarships and awards, HSAP, PLAN, and PSAT testing, coordinated College night, virtual school and completed other duties as assigned.
Human Service Specialist II
The South Carolina Department of Social Service, Columbia, SC 2006-2008
●Utilized expertise to determine cases that involved allegations of child abuse and neglect.
●Provided excellent customer service to all clients.
●Conducted intake and documented interviews with children, family members, school officials, and the community.
●Worked closely with parents dealing with mental and drug dependent issues.
●Promoted to investigator of child abuse within six months of employment.
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Lexington/Richland County School District Five Irmo High School 1998-2000
●Monitored students with severe emotional behaviors and complied with IEP and 504 Plans as well modifications to fit student’s needs,
●Collaborated with administrators, teachers, and staff members within school system,
Professional Memberships
●American School Counselor Association
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