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Work Experience

Teaching Experience

Counseling Experience

Middle School Language Arts Teacher (1995 – 2024)
Williams Township School, Columbus County Schools – Whiteville, NC

  • Dedicated Instruction (28+ years): Developed a deep understanding of diverse student needs, learning styles, and behavioral patterns by teaching middle school students for over two decades.

  • Classroom Environment: Created an organized, welcoming atmosphere that fostered academic success and encouraged student engagement.

  • Curriculum Enhancement: Collaborated with faculty and administrators to review and refine curriculum, ensuring instruction met evolving educational standards.

  • Mentorship & Guidance: Mentored students through academic challenges, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and continuous learning.

  • Conflict Resolution & Inclusivity: Modeled respectful, inclusive interactions to build emotional skills, support peer relationships, and foster a positive school culture.

  • Communication & Collaboration: Worked closely with administrators and coworkers to address students’ behavioral and academic concerns, ensuring a holistic approach to their success.

Professional School Counselor (2024 - present)

Tabor City School, Columbus County Schools - Whiteville, NC

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School Counselor Practicum (Fall 2024)
 

  • Classroom Lessons: Provided weekly guidance lessons to approximately 300 K–4 students, focusing on social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and character development.

  • Counseling Support: Offered individual and group counseling to K–8 students, addressing academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges.

  • Collaboration & Coordination: Served as the 504 Coordinator, ensuring all accommodations were met and collaborating with teachers, administrators, and a behavioral interventionist to create effective support plans.

  • Student Records: Assisted in maintaining and transferring student files, verifying all documentation was accurate and up to date.

 

School Counselor Internship (Spring 2025)

 

  • Crisis Intervention: Handled threat assessments and suicidal ideations by following district protocols, coordinating with parents, and collaborating with outside agencies as needed.

  • Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS): Worked closely with school-wide PBIS initiatives, promoting positive behaviors and reinforcing respectful, supportive learning environments.

  • Team Collaboration: Partnered with teachers and administration to identify concerns, develop tailored interventions, and ensure students received the most suitable academic and emotional support.

  • 504 Coordination & Follow-Up: Continued responsibilities as 504 Coordinator, scheduling meetings, updating plans, and providing ongoing compliance oversight.

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