Experience

University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional School Counselor

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  In my current position I collaborate with student and learning coaches in selecting appropriate college and career pathways based on results of aptitude and achievement assessments, develop and engage in orientation programs which illustrate available guidance services for Early College Dual Enrollment and Careers, communicate with community stakeholders to maintain partnerships with transitional providers, maintain current assessment data and advise students as it relates to placement and future goals, and complete all mandated school and state requirements by assigned deadlines. Show less



East Baton Rouge Parish School System

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Professional School Counselor/Section 504 Chairperson

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2018

  Guided students through the development of educational and career plans, counseled individual and small groups of students with social and emotional challenges, consulted with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, referred students to appropriate program specialists or community agencies, participate in and facilitate the intervention team process, administer and interpret results for gifted testing (KBIT2), and pursued continuous professional growth. Guided students through the development of educational and career plans, counseled individual and small groups of students with social and emotional challenges, consulted with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students, referred students to appropriate program specialists or community agencies, participate in and facilitate the intervention team process, administer and interpret results for gifted testing (KBIT2), and pursued continuous professional growth.



AMIkids

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Mental Health Counselor Specialist

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

  Worked with adolescents in an alternative school setting, conducted intake interviews and assessments including SNAP Assessments (Strength, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences), Casey Life Skills Assessments, and YASI Assessments (Youth, Assessment & Screening Instruments), conducted individual and group therapy sessions with adolescents in the community and at the facility, documented all client information including treatment plans and progress notes, taught clients anger management techniques, impulse control, and social skills, worked with Behavior Modification Specialist to diffuse conflicts between students, and organized career day, college tours, and various speakers to educate youth. Show less



East Baton Rouge Parish School System

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Counselor Specialist

  • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Assisted school counselor with daily activities such as reporting on duty, counseling students, creating peer programs, attending counselor meetings, scheduling parent/teacher conferences, observed and assisted school counselor with providing students with academic and psychological support and services, and provided administrative support duties, maintained student files and cumulative records. Assisted school counselor with daily activities such as reporting on duty, counseling students, creating peer programs, attending counselor meetings, scheduling parent/teacher conferences, observed and assisted school counselor with providing students with academic and psychological support and services, and provided administrative support duties, maintained student files and cumulative records.