Counselor/ Mentor/ Educator

Myisha Brown, MA Ed

**** *. ******** **. *** ** Tempe, Arizona 85283 812-***-**** *******@*****.***

 Over 8 years’ counseling experience and 1 year supervisory experience.

 Diverse client experience: K-12 and college students, mental health patients and interns.

 Effective needs assessment, analysis and case management skills.

 Enthusiastic mentor with proven communication and counseling experience.

 K-12 Arizona Teaching License

EDUCATION:

Master of Arts, Education, Guidance and Counseling August 2005

Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky

Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Minor in Spanish

May 2002

Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Pinnacle Education July 2009 -Current

High School Guidance Counselor

Tempe, Arizona

 Counsel students and parents on post graduate career opportunities.

 Create and monitor academic tracts for students according to graduation requirements.

 Identify unique student needs and implement strategies for academic success.

 Assist with obtaining and maintaining student permanent record documents

 Assist with Creating and implementing processes needed for student services

INROADS Inc September 2007 – May 2009

Local Recruiter Scottsdale, Arizona

 Develop effective Partnerships with universities, colleges, and community groups.

 Conduct orientations and information sessions with college and high school students.

 Maintain personal contacts, correspondence, and telephone calls with perspective candidates.

 Assist in the development and implementation of a recruitment plan to staff open internships positions in Arizona.

 Develop and implement strategies including internet recruiting, referrals posting positions, and networking.

 Assisted and advised students on academic and career goals.

 Assisted in training and developing students leadership and interviewing skills

Shenandoah County Public Schools; Strasburg High School August 2005 - July 2007

Guidance Counselor Strasburg, Virginia

 Counsel approximately 200 students and parents on post graduate career opportunities.

 Create and monitor academic tracts for students according to graduation requirements.

 Identify unique student needs and implement strategies for academic success.

 Coordinate scholarship, financial aid and college admission process for college bound students.

 Give support to families and students by helping resolve discipline, social, behavior, and personal issues.

 Assisted with administering Placement and Virginia state testing.

After Care Through Indiana Mentoring September 2004 - September 2005

Site Supervisor/Mentor Indianapolis, Indiana

 Counsel and mentor students on college and career opportunities.

 Coordinate and promote fundraising through events and community sponsorship opportunities.

 Recruit staff, volunteers, and seek community support for the mentoring program.

 Write monthly financial and student / volunteer status reports to maintain state funding.

 Provide emotional and outreach support to student families

Deaconess Cross Pointe May 2001 - December 2004

Mental Health Counselor Evansville, Indiana

 Monitor and record behavior during group and individual counseling sessions.

 Counsel adolescents on behavior, mental, and emotional needs both individually and in group session.

 Establish and coordinate programs and activities for inpatient adolescents

 Aid therapist, doctors, and nurses with decisions regarding inpatient care

 Communicate information to parents regarding the care of their child

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation August 2001 - May 2002

Substitute Teacher Evansville, Indiana

 Taught various high and middle school subjects

 Supervised and evaluated student behavior and academic progress

 Performed classroom management with 20-30 students

 Delivered educational services and support to students and staff.

Jackson State University August 1996 - May 1999

Junior Recruiter Jackson, Mississippi

 Gave college campus tours to high school students

 Gave speeches and presentations to potential college students regarding the campus history and college life

 Processed and inputted student information

 Guided and directed potential students through the admission process

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation August 2004 - August 2005

Intern Guidance Counselor Evansville, Indiana

 Provided counseling services to K-12 students both individually and in group sessions

 Assisted with evaluations for students receiving special education

 Assisted with student scheduling and graduation evaluations

 Assisted in administering college placement and Indiana state testing

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

AMOR Mexico Missions: Tempe Church of Christ, Tempe, Arizona February 2008 & 2009

National Christian Singles Seminar: Tonto Church of Christ, Phoenix, Arizona

April 2009 - September 2009

Americorps Youth Mentoring: IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana September 2004 - September 2000

Breast Cancer Walk: Xavier University , New Orleans, Louisiana October 2004

Midwest Youth Conference: Line Street Church of Christ, Evansville, Indiana

June 2004

Summer Spanish Program: DCP Residential Treatment Center, Evansville, Indiana

June-July 2002 & 2003

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