Counselor

Peggy Logan Whittenburg

Post Office Box *****, Columbia, SC 29224

803-***-****

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

“...a team player that displays great character and is an exceptionally energetic and enthusiastic counselor...Very creative and works hard to promote a positive and secure environment for our youth...”

Barbara Davis

Guidance Counselor

Professional Profile

Eager to bring elementary/middle grade students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience coupled with seven years’ teaching background in communication and guidance.

• Hold a Masters Degree in Guidance and a Bachelors Degree in English and Theatre Education

• Experienced in use of the Internet and educational software.

• Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong love of knowledge in children.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

M.Ed. Counselor Education

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, S.C. 2007

Bachelor of Arts

Claflin University, Orangeburg, S.C. 1994

Professional Certification

SC State Guidance – Elementary, 2007 - 2012

Key Qualifications

Career Development Facilitator Certified

Certified in Guidance Elementary (K-8)

Counsels Kindergartens – Grade five students to help them understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems

Emphasizes preventive and academic growth by providing special services, including alcohol and drug prevention programs and conflict resolution classes

Interact with students individually, in small groups, and with entire classes

Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, medical professionals and social workers in order to develop and implement strategies to help students be successful in the education system.

Employment

Professional Development in Education

• Guidance Counselor, Calhoun County School District, 6th – 8th Grade, August 2009 – present

• Guidance Counselor, Calhoun County School District, K thru 5th Grade, January 2007 to August 2009

• Theatre/Public Speaking Teacher, Richland One School District, August 1999 to May 2007

• Community/Recruiter Specialist, Job Corps,

May 1997 to August 1999

• Community/Volunteer Coordinator, Midlands Marine Institute, May 1995 – May 1997

• Guidance Intern, August 2006 to December 2006

Gibbes Middle School, Columbia, SC

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