Alexis M. Hawkins
Manassas
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 6 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on post-secondary career options, higher education choices, and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Gainesville Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
- Implemented positive school culture and climate through creating school-wide House System.
- Facilitated student academic growth by identifying learning barriers and developing appropriate interventions.
Summer School Counselor
Unity Reed High School
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with administration to create the master schedule and assign students to courses
- Assisted seniors in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their transcripts and high school data
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Finalized all student grades and updated student course history
High School Counselor
Courtland High School & Unity Reed High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Enhanced student success by providing comprehensive guidance on academic and career goals.
- Improved college acceptance rates by assisting students with application and scholarship processes.
- Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
- Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
Education
M.Ed - Counseling
California University of Pennsylvania
B.A - Psychology
Seton Hill University
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Career Planning Presentations
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Academic Goals
- School Engagement
- Mental Health Referrals
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Administration Collaboration
- Student Records Maintenance
- Listening Actively
Timeline
Summer School Counselor
Unity Reed High School
06.2023 - 08.2023
Middle School Counselor
Gainesville Middle School
08.2022 - Current
High School Counselor
Courtland High School & Unity Reed High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
M.Ed - Counseling
California University of Pennsylvania
B.A - Psychology
Seton Hill University
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