Sarah Edge
Columbia
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in developing and promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results through well-structured training initiatives. Known for adaptability and reliability in meeting dynamic needs of organization. Experienced in curriculum development and engaging instructional delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Tyrrell County Schools
07.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Supported students through crisis intervention services, providing immediate assistance and long-term recovery plans.
- Improved student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Tyrrell County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2017
- Communicated effectively with community, families and students to promote academic achievement and accomplish curriculum mission.
- Employed variety of teaching strategies and instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes and interests of students.
- Encouraged active learning by creating lessons and projects to engage problem-solving and creative abilities.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching strategies and incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture where respect, teamwork, and responsibility were consistently emphasized.
Domestic Violence Advocate
Inner Banks Hotline
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support and guidance to individuals experiencing domestic violence situations.
- Enhanced client self-sufficiency through comprehensive case management services, including referrals to housing and employment opportunities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, enhancing knowledge base related to best practices in domestic violence prevention and response efforts.
- Empowered clients through advocacy efforts, ensuring their voices were heard by medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, and social service providers.
- Assisted clients in obtaining protective orders by guiding them through the legal process and accompanying them to court hearings.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2013
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05-2009
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Columbia, NC06-2004
Skills
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Individual and family support
- Compassionate
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Collaborator
- Exceptional communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Counseling techniques
- Computer literacy
Timeline
School Counselor
Tyrrell County Schools
07.2017 - Current
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Tyrrell County Schools
08.2013 - 06.2017
Domestic Violence Advocate
Inner Banks Hotline
11.2009 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Counseling Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Family And Community Services
East Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
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