Director of Guidance

• Jan 2007 - Present

Eager to bring students into the twenty-first century using a unique combination of education experience coupled with ten years’ teaching background in communication and guidance. • Hold a Masters Degree in Guidance and a Bachelors Degree in English and Theatre Education • Experienced in the use of the Internet, PowerSchool, PASS, SCPASS, ACT Aspire and educational software. Education, Honors, and Certifications M.Ed. Counselor Education South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, S.C. 2007 Bachelor of Arts Claflin University, Orangeburg, S.C. 1994 Professional Certification SC State Guidance – Elementary, 2007 - 2012 Key Qualifications Career Development Facilitator Certified Certified in Guidance Elementary (K-8) • Responsible for middle school scheduling • Provides support services to students, staff, and parents. Support services include referrals, counseling, assessment, diagnostics, and report writing • Counsels Kindergartens – Grade eight students to help them understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems • Completes assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families • Emphasizes preventive and academic growth by providing special services, including alcohol and drug prevention programs and conflict resolution classes • Make oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, home visits, and observations • Conduct professional development workshop on identifying at-risk students • Complete written assignments, the school’s newsletter, guidance newsletter, assemblies, media events as needed or as requested by the Principal • Develops and maintains family outreach programs and community partnerships • Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, medical professionals and social workers in order to develop and implement strategies to help students be successful in the education system. Show less

Theater Teacher

• Aug 1998 - May 2006