Educational Background
M.A. + 30 Guidance & Counseling - Bowie State University
M.A. Counseling Psychology - Bowie State University
B.A. Sociology/Criminology - Hampton University
Professional Experience
2003 – Current Clayton State University Morrow, GA
Academic Advisor
Provide student centered academic advisement to students that aids in the development and implementation of a targeted academic plan and assists in the establishment of a university wide academic advising plan. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Analyze and interpret student transcripts and associated records.
- Participate in recruitment and orientation activities.
- Serve as liaison between the leadership team, student organizations and students.
- Provide information to students about breadth of programs, curriculum policies and procedures and requirements and campus resources and support services.
- Work closely with students, faculty and other university offices to identify and resolve issues that interfere with successful program completion.
- Interpret academic regulations and serves as a resource for students, faculty and administrators on academic policies and other pertinent information.
2001 - 2003 District of Columbia Public Schools Washington , DC
Guidance Counselor
Provided Guidance and Counseling services to reconstituted middle school, population of approximately 380 regular and special students, including special education students. Duties included, but were not limited to:
- Coordinated preparation and administration of Stanford 9 standardized test and interpretation of results.
- Provided individual, group and family counseling.
- Ensured maintenance of student records to include developing a registration process.
- Assisted Principals with identifying and resolving student issues, needs and problems.
- Developed and implement a Career Exploration Program.
- Facilitated workshops to 8th grade students and parents on the high school process and provide guidance and instruction on application process and portfolio development.
- Worked closely with Instructional Facilitator and Parent Coordinator to identify and resolve teacher, parent and community needs and concerns.
2000 - 2001 Family Advocacy Services of VA Alexandria , VA
Team Leader/Clinical Therapist
Provide clinical and case management services to youth placed in therapeutic foster care. Duties included, but were not limited to:
- Supervised and coordinated planning and actions of all treatment team members.
- Provided individual, group and family counseling to clients, foster parents and biological families.
- Provided referral sources with quarterly reports and conducted subsequent meetings.
- Assessed the treatment needs of clients and formulated and implemented treatment plans accordingly.
- Maintained accurate written records of all services provided.
1998 – 2000 Florence Bertell Academy Capital Heights , MD
Lead Teacher/Teacher
Provided classroom instruction in a therapeutic atmosphere to Emotionally Disturbed males ages 13-21. Duties included but were not limited to:
- Coordinated lesson plans that correlate with students Individual Education Plans (IEP).
- Created a positive learning environment through effective use of a variety of behavior management techniques and teaching methodology.
- Participated as a member of a treatment team to develop individual plans that maximized student’s academic and social/emotional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate records to include grades, attendance, ARD reports, IEP records incident reports and lesson plans.
- Acted in absence of Academic Coordinator.
- Assisted Academic Coordinator with the development of systems to promote effective management of academic department duties and responsibilities.
Professional Training and Certification
Franklin Covey 7 Effective Habits of Highly Effective People (November 2005)
National Academic Advising Association Regional Conference - NACADA (March 2004)
Alternate Assessment Scorer Certification (March 2003)
Provisional Certification – School Counselor (January 2002)
Certificate in Art Therapy (June 2003)
Masonic Model of Student Intervention (June 2002)
Administration of Medication (March 2002)
Life Space Crisis Intervention (March 2001)
Parent Resources In Developing Education (July 2000)
Systemic Intervention with Difficult Adolescents & Families (July 1999)
Team Spirit Development (August 1998)
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification (March 1998)