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EMILY POORE

Amelia

Summary

Educational counselor experienced with providing guidance for academic, social and social emotional development, student counseling and state graduation requirement. Utilizes effective communication with students, parents and staff to understand and support student needs. Skills include conflict resolution, academic advising, and emotional support. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, fostering positive student outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counselor

Amelia County High School
08.2020 - Current
  • Facilitate individual counseling sessions to support student mental health and academic success.
  • Collaborate with teachers and parents to create personalized educational plans for students in need of support.
  • Serve as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing student needs effectively.
  • Assist with the coordination of standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
  • Support emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
  • Maintain positive relationships and open communication with parents about course selection, graduation progress, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
  • Build schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Conduct regular progress monitoring meetings with students to assess goal attainment and provide ongoing guidance toward success milestones.
  • Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Organize and oversee career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.

Middle School Counselor

Amelia County Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional well-being.
  • Developed and implemented personalized academic plans for diverse student needs.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to address behavioral and academic concerns.
  • Led school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and resilience among students.
  • Reduced instances of bullying by implementing school-wide anti-bullying programs and fostering a culture of respect.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
  • Served as an advocate for at-risk youth within the middle school population by working closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on intervention efforts.
  • Assisted with the development of school policies that fostered a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Served as site testing coordinator to successfully implement state mandated testing.

Research Assistant

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
03.2010 - 01.2016
  • Recruited, screened and consented participants for research study
  • Managed and documented study screenings, enrollment, data collection, data entry and follow ups
  • Prepared and submitted IRB submissions in a timely manner
  • Conducted cognitive testing and scored results
  • Performed daily duties such as collecting and organizing research data, data entry, data management, filing, updating participant folders and completing audits to ensure compliance with regulatory affairs
  • Performed study procedures including: cognitive testing, computerized posturography, eyelink testing, set up and conduct qEEG procedures and administering questionnaires

Teacher’s Assistant

AmeriKIDS Child Development Center
08.2009 - 03.2010
  • Assisted teacher in planning and carrying out lessons for preschool aged children
  • Solely supervised as many as ten children at a time
  • Prepared snacks and lunches
  • Cared for the basic needs of preschool aged children

Education

Master of Science - Education Counseling

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05.2009

Advanced Studies Diploma - undefined

Amelia County High School
Amelia, VA
06.2005

Skills

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified
  • American School Counselor Association Member
  • Virginia School Counselor Association Member

Timeline

High School Counselor

Amelia County High School
08.2020 - Current

Middle School Counselor

Amelia County Middle School
08.2016 - 08.2020

Research Assistant

Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center
03.2010 - 01.2016

Teacher’s Assistant

AmeriKIDS Child Development Center
08.2009 - 03.2010

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Longwood University

Advanced Studies Diploma - undefined

Amelia County High School

Master of Science - Education Counseling

Longwood University

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