Susan Pitts
Roanoke Rapids
Summary
Determined National Board Certified School Counselor
( NBPTS) with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in 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.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early College School Counselor (9-13)
Weldon City Schools
01.2023 - Current
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Served on the North Carolina School of Science and Math Collection Committee
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Supervised psychology interns from North Carolina Wesleyan University
Middle School Guidance Counselor( 5-8)
Weldon City Schools
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Served on the selection committee for North Carolina School of Science and Math
- Supervised psychology interns from North Carolina Wesleyan University
High School Equivalency Instructor
Edgcombe Community College
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Instruct: Teach students in the High School Equivalency program: English, Reading and Social Studies
- Orient: Provide new students with orientation and follow-up
- Develop plans: Create individual study plans for students
- Tutor: Provide tutoring to students
- Evaluate: Evaluate placement tests and monitor student progress
- Support: Provide moral support to students
- Communicate: Communicate with community partners
Elementary School Counselor ( Pre K- 5)
Nash County Public Schools
04.2017 - 10.2022
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Supervised psychology interns from North Carolina Wesleyan University
High School Guidance Counselor ( 9-12)
Halifax County Public Schools
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Educated individuals with special interests about unique grants and scholarships for higher education.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Served as Lead School Counselor for the district
- Served on the North Carolina School of Science and Math Collection Committee
- Upward Bound Instructor , TRIO Rocky Mount
- Financial Aid Intern at St. Augustine College , NCSEEA
Middle School Counselor ( 6-8)
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Helped write the English and Social Studies pacing guide for Halifax County Schools.
HIgh School Counselor
Halifax County School
08.2004 - 06.2008
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Coordinated record transfers between school and outside organizations such as colleges and trade schools.
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Served on the North Carolina School of Science and Math Collection Committee
English /Middle School History Teacher
Halifax County Schools
09.1993 - 03.2004
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Participated in school district meetings and parent-teacher conferences to give insight into student progress and curriculum plans.
- Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
- Taught English and History to 25 plus students in classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
- Administered and interpreted assessment results to determine learners' challenges.
- Communicated with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavioral issues.
- Increased parent satisfaction through well-organized IEP meetings and family conferences focused on improving parent-child bonding skills.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
High School Equivalency Instructor
Halifax Community College
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Plan and deliver high-quality, evidence-based instruction to students in content areas: Math, writing, reading, social studies, science, digital literacy, and job readiness that are aligned with the NC Adult Education Content Standards. Provide contextualized instruction in whole-class/individual settings. Maintain daily lesson plans. Use methodologies that support different learning styles. Clearly communicate with students to convey areas for improvement on a regular basis
- Effectively communicate to motivate and engage learners. It is necessary for instructors to be available and accessible to students via email and phone. Instructors must be able to effectively stay connected to students. Maintain control of the classroom and convey our mission, policies, and procedures. Relate to a diverse student population of adult learners. Refer students to appropriate contacts for additional resources. Manage student behavior and enforce R-CCC’s code of conduct and attendance policies. Must have experience or be willing to learn and navigate online instruction. It is a necessity for our instructors to be open to engaging students in online mediums such as, but not limited to Zoom, Essentials Ed, Aztec, Edmentum, etc.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
East Carolina
06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies/ Black Studdies
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05-1993
Skills
- Professional referral network
- Therapy and counseling
- Academic advisement
- Innovative lesson planning
- Alternative learning methods
- Group instruction
- Creative lesson planning
- Literacy development
- Student evaluations
- Relationship building
- Standardized testing
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year William R Davie Middle School
- Teacher of the Year Enfield Middle School
- Teacher of the Year First Runner Up Halifax County School
- National Board ( NBPTS) School Counselor
- Exemplary Test Scores in Reading
- Exemplary Test Scores in Writing
Affiliations
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
- NAACP, Halifax Branch
- Delaware State Alumni Association
- HBCU Initiative Committee
Certification
English / Language Arts ( 6-9)
Social Studies ( 6-9)
School Counseling ( PreK- 13)
National Board Certification School Counseling
Lifetime Education Licensure ( North Carolina)
Timeline
Early College School Counselor (9-13)
Weldon City Schools
01.2023 - Current
Middle School Guidance Counselor( 5-8)
Weldon City Schools
10.2022 - 06.2024
High School Equivalency Instructor
Edgcombe Community College
09.2021 - 12.2023
Elementary School Counselor ( Pre K- 5)
Nash County Public Schools
04.2017 - 10.2022
High School Guidance Counselor ( 9-12)
Halifax County Public Schools
08.2015 - 04.2017
Middle School Counselor ( 6-8)
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2008 - 08.2014
HIgh School Counselor
Halifax County School
08.2004 - 06.2008
High School Equivalency Instructor
Halifax Community College
09.1994 - 05.1996
English /Middle School History Teacher
Halifax County Schools
09.1993 - 03.2004
Master of Arts - School Counseling
East Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies/ Black Studdies
Delaware State University
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