Shalon Scott-Phillips
Madison
Summary
Compassionate school counselor known for enhancing student emotional well-being through targeted support and crisis intervention. Experience includes developing individualized plans and collaborating with educators to address students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2024 - Current
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) Coordinator
- Monitored student progress through assessments and interventions, ensuring timely support for at-risk individuals.
- Coordinated with community resources to provide additional support services for families in need.
- Led training sessions for staff on mental health awareness and crisis intervention strategies.
- 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 as the coordinator of the SAVE Promise Club
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Organized events such as Awards Day, Social Emotional Fair, End of the year Trips, and 8th grade Promotion Ceremony
Behavior Coach
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
Winston Salem, NC
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Coordinator
- Developed individualized behavior intervention plans for students to enhance social and emotional skills.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to modify challenging behaviors in classroom settings.
- Collaborated with educators and parents to create supportive learning environments for diverse learners.
- Conducted assessments to identify behavioral issues and monitor progress over time.
- Trained staff on behavior management techniques to foster consistency across school settings.
- Facilitated group sessions focusing on conflict resolution and peer interaction skills.
- Analyzed data to evaluate the effectiveness of behavior interventions and made necessary adjustments.
School Counselor
Catawba County Schools
Maiden, NC
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to address academic and personal challenges for students.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive guidance programs promoting social-emotional learning and resilience.
- Collaborated with teachers to create supportive learning environments tailored to student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administration to support student welfare and academic progress.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to foster a positive school environment.
- Facilitated classroom guidance lessons using the ELA curriculum as a guide implementing Language Arts into the lessons teaching career goals and character education.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC12-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lenoir Rhyne University
Hickory, NC12-2015
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation
- Social-emotional learning
- Student advocacy
- Conflict mediation
- Academic support
- Crisis intervention
Accomplishments
Counselor of the Year for the Maiden Middle and 2nd place in for Catawba County Schools 2021
Certification
CPR and First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
School Counselor
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Behavior Coach
Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools
03.2022 - 06.2024
School Counselor
Catawba County Schools
10.2017 - 03.2022
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Lenoir Rhyne University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Lenoir Rhyne University