Patricia Carpenter
Pembroke
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with expertise in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and social-emotional learning. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes student well-being and academic success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Hoke County Board of Education
Hoke County, NC
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Provided individual and group counseling to support student emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented personalized academic plans for diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral issues effectively.
- Monitored student progress and provided ongoing support for academic success.
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- Participated in IEP meetings to advocate for the needs of special education students, ensuring access to appropriate resources and support services.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting counseling strategies as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
School Counselor
Mt. Olive Board of Education
Mt. Olive, NJ
09.2006 - 06.2022
- Facilitated workshops on conflict resolution and peer relationship skills.
- Conducted assessments to identify students requiring additional support services.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted interventions as needed to ensure success.
- Coordinated with community resources to enhance student support systems.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Fostered supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral issues effectively.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
Centenary University
Hackettsotwn, NJ05-2001
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Group counseling
- Conflict mediation
- Compassionate
- Multicultural competence
- Elementary education
- Special education
- School counseling
- Listening actively
- Classroom guidance
Certification
Say Something Anonymous Reporting System
Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
MIC3 Compact 101
Timeline
School Counselor
Hoke County Board of Education
08.2022 - 06.2026
School Counselor
Mt. Olive Board of Education
09.2006 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Centenary University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Centenary University