Sharon Hinnant Cox
Mount Olive
Summary
Results-driven counseling professional prepared to provide exceptional support to students' academic and personal growth. Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal overall health. Focused on meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in school environment, focusing on student support, nurture and recommendations. Capable of designing and implementing effective counseling programs and strategies. Looking to transition into a post-elementary level school counselor position, leveraging these transferable skills to continue making a memorable, life-changing and positive impact.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Grantham Middle/Grantham Elementary School
08.2013 - 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.
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
School Counselor
Spring Creek Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2013
- 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.
- 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.
School Counselor/Second Grade Teacher/Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Wayne Country Day School
08.2000 - 06.2004
- 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.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
General Education Eighth Grade Math Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Meadow School
09.1997 - 06.2000
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, collaborating with colleagues across grade levels and subject areas.
- Increased student understanding by incorporating real-world examples in lessons.
- Served as a faculty advisor for extracurricular clubs, building strong relationships with students outside of the classroom setting.
- Implemented data-driven instruction, adjusting lesson plans based on student progress and assessment results.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, promoting a culture of accountability among students.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment by fostering mutual respect and open communication between students and teacher.
- Provided individualized support and targeted instruction for struggling students, resulting in improved performance and increased confidence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Therapeutic Recreation
University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NCTeaching Certification - K-12 Special Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCEd.S. Degree - Counseling Education/Birth-Adult Play Therapy
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05-2019
Master's of Education - School Counseling K-12
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05-2005
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Academic support
- Infinite Campus (training and self study)
- Career and College Promise Program
- Referral coordination
- Administration collaboration
- Academic advising
- Student accommodations
- Future-Ready Course of Study (self study)
- NCHSAA Handbook (self study)
- Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Classroom, Google Slides, Google Forms, Powerpoint
Accomplishments
Currently serving on School Leadership Team (minimum of five years)
Chairperson of school 504 Team
Currently serving on Wayne County Public Schools Mental Health Policy Team (county level and school level)
Served on Wayne County Public Schools Social-Emotional Learning Team (county level and school level)
Site-Supervisor WCPS High School Counselor Interns (2025,2024)
Site-Supervisor WCPS Elementary/Middle School Counselor Interns (two elementary interns, 1 middle school intern)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (2025)
Chairperson on school-wide quarterly student celebrations
Bright Ideas Tri-County Grant (2022)
Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Grant (2016, 2015)
WCPS School Counselor of the Year nominee (2023, 2008)
Vice President Wayne County School Counselors Association (2006-2013)
Mount Olive College Alumni Board Member (2007-2013)
Certification
- School Counseling K-12 (NCDPI)
- Special Education K-12 (NCDPI)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (2025)
- Non-Required Continuing Education:
- FAFSA Training through NC School Counselors Association
- Training in Mental Health with High Achieving Students (NC School Counselors Association)
- Supervision: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (6 credit hrs.)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: History, Treatment, and Research (14 credit hours)
- DSM-5-TR: A Comprehensive Overview (3 credit hrs.)
- Ethics & Boundary Issues (5 credit hrs.)
- Burnout & Wellness in Social Workers, Psychologist, and Counselors (4 credit hours)
Timeline
School Counselor
Grantham Middle/Grantham Elementary School
08.2013 - Current
School Counselor
Spring Creek Elementary School
08.2004 - 06.2013
School Counselor/Second Grade Teacher/Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
Wayne Country Day School
08.2000 - 06.2004
General Education Eighth Grade Math Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Meadow School
09.1997 - 06.2000
- School Counseling K-12 (NCDPI)
- Special Education K-12 (NCDPI)
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (2025)
- Non-Required Continuing Education:
- FAFSA Training through NC School Counselors Association
- Training in Mental Health with High Achieving Students (NC School Counselors Association)
- Supervision: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (6 credit hrs.)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: History, Treatment, and Research (14 credit hours)
- DSM-5-TR: A Comprehensive Overview (3 credit hrs.)
- Ethics & Boundary Issues (5 credit hrs.)
- Burnout & Wellness in Social Workers, Psychologist, and Counselors (4 credit hours)
Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Therapeutic Recreation
University of Mount Olive
Teaching Certification - K-12 Special Education
East Carolina University
Ed.S. Degree - Counseling Education/Birth-Adult Play Therapy
University of Mississippi
Master's of Education - School Counseling K-12
Campbell University
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