Dynamic High School Counselor with a proven track record at Iredell-Statesville Schools, excelling in academic advising and college application support.
Focused with 12 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Iredell-Statesville Schools
08.2014 - Current
Assist students with academic planning and course selection to support educational and career goals.
Facilitate workshops on college readiness and career exploration for student development.
Collaborate with teachers to identify student needs and implement support strategies.
Provide individual counseling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional challenges.
Provide crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
Guide students through evaluating career interests and potential college opportunities.
Build schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college and technical school pathways.
Assist with the organization of college fairs, connecting students to resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
Conduct regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goals and provide ongoing guidance toward success.
Educate students on college admissions process and scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Analyze student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Develop and implement individualized academic plans for students.
Collaborate with all stakeholders to help students reach potential.
Advocate for high need students to access available resources.
Prepare and maintain reports and records beneficial to tracking enrollment and progress towards meeting graduation requirements.
Preform regular transcript audits.
High School Counselor
Yadkin County Schools
07.2013 - 06.2014
Assisted students with academic planning and course selection to support educational goals.
Collaborated with teachers to identify student needs and implement support strategies.
Provided individual counseling sessions to address personal, social, and emotional challenges.
Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
Personalized career advice to incorporate student grades, goals, and skill level.
Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.