Professional School Counselor

• Aug 1999 - Present

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Educator / Counselor

• Jul 1991 - Present

Family & Consumer Science Education Teacher

• Jul 1991 - Aug 1999

Educator / Counselor

• Aug 1990 - Present

Guidance Counselor, Calhoun County Schools, Calhoun County Career Academy (Formerly Calhoun County Career Technical Center), 1999-present Guiding and directing students in educational decisions, career exploration, and personal issues. Responsible for recruiting students from seven (7) different high schools in the Calhoun County for technical training; National Technical Honor Society advisor; Career Academy Ambassador Program advisor; Serves on School Improvement Committee and… Guidance Counselor, Calhoun County Schools, Calhoun County Career Academy (Formerly Calhoun County Career Technical Center), 1999-present Guiding and directing students in educational decisions, career exploration, and personal issues. Responsible for recruiting students from seven (7) different high schools in the Calhoun County for technical training; National Technical Honor Society advisor; Career Academy Ambassador Program advisor; Serves on School Improvement Committee and sub-committees; Director’s Advisory Committee; Calhoun County Schools Crisis Team; Chairperson for Academic Intervention/ At-RiskCommittee;Chairperson for Building Based Support Team / RTI ; Serves on Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce School CommitteeNutrition & Wellness (Dietetics) Teacher, Alabama ACCESS Distance Online, 2010-2015Taught Alabama students web-based instruction after school hours, collaborate with facilitators, counselors, and Alabama ACCESS support personnel Guidance Counselor, Weaver High School, 2008-09 Shared time between Weaver High School 7th,8th grade and CCCTC; Building Based Student Support Team Chairperson 504 contact person Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Alexandria High School, Alexandria, Alabama, 1991-1999Taught 7-12 grade students parenting, child growth and development, family management housing and design, clothing and design, food and nutrition; Future Homemakers of America Advisor;served on IEP Committee Instructional Assistant, Kitty Stone Elementary School, Jacksonville, Alabama 1990-1991Assisted teachers in instruction of elementary school students in need of remediation.Floral Attendant, Food World, Anniston, Alabama 1983-1989Plant care, designed floral arrangements for different occasions such as birthday, anniversary,get-well, new baby, weddings, wreaths, as well as different holiday arrangements;design corsages and boutonnieres;attended floral training, Show more Show less

Educator / Counselor

• Aug 1990 - Present

Responsible for providing individuals with career, personal, social and educational counseling in a vocational school setting. Helps students evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personalities.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESHelp students develop and implement realistic career and academic goals.Evaluate and advise students using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests.Provide students with information on such topics as college degree… Responsible for providing individuals with career, personal, social and educational counseling in a vocational school setting. Helps students evaluate their abilities, interests, talents, and personalities.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESHelp students develop and implement realistic career and academic goals.Evaluate and advise students using interviews, counseling sessions, interest and aptitude assessment tests.Provide students with information on such topics as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.Give information sessions on timely topics such as bullying, drugs, and peer pressure.Work with students who have special needs.Operate career information centers or career education programs.Provide classroom advice and guidance.Observe children during classroom instruction and play.Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, problems, or special needs.Ensure curriculum addresses both the academic and the developmental needs of students.Work in diverse community settings.Advise students about potential college majors, entrance exams, and financial aid.Help locate apprenticeship programs.Help students develop job search skills.Provide college career planning.Help students to understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems.Provide the tools to enhance students' personal, social, and academic growth.Provide students with life skills to deal with problems.Lead alcohol and drug prevention programs.Hold conflict resolution classes.Identify cases of domestic abuse and other family problems.Consult and collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, medical professionals, and social workers.AS A Counselor/Administrator, I fill in for the Director in his absence. Show more Show less