Bonnie Harrell
Salisbury
Summary
Lead Student Support Specialist with expertise in personalized academic support, data management, and program evaluation. Demonstrated success in boosting student engagement and facilitating educator collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Student Support Specialist
Communities in Schools
Salisbury
03.2017 - Current
- Delivered personalized academic support through tailored learning strategies for students.
- Facilitated workshops to boost student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student needs and design customized support plans.
- Implemented data management systems to monitor student progress and interventions.
- Developed resources aimed at enhancing academic success and personal well-being for students.
- Conducted program evaluations to measure effectiveness of support services offered.
Co-Director, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Alternatives Counseling
Salisbury
09.2001 - 03.2017
- Managed relationships with external stakeholders to foster successful collaborations.
- Oversaw hiring process by conducting interviews, reviewing resumes, and recommending candidates.
- Educated patients on detox, withdrawal, addiction recovery, and community resources.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress per professional standards.
- Performed crisis interventions to prevent relapse or self-harm behaviors.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups covering relapse prevention, anger management, and coping strategies.
- Provided referrals for services including housing, employment assistance, and financial aid.
- Engaged in continuing education to enhance clinical knowledge base.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Unitversity of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-1994
Skills
- Academic support and advising
- Data management
- Resource development
- Program evaluation
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Leadership skills
- Patience and composure
- Social skills development
Certification
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Accomplishments
Alternatives Counseling was the recipient of the Criminal Justice Partnership Program Award for highest reduction of recidivism rates in North Carolina.
Affiliations
Volunteer Youth Services Board of Directors, 2001-2006
Timeline
Lead Student Support Specialist
Communities in Schools
03.2017 - Current
Co-Director, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Alternatives Counseling
09.2001 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Pyschology
Unitversity of North Carolina At Charlotte