Heidi Myers
Woodbridge
Summary
Dynamic High School Guidance Counselor with Prince George County Public Schools, adept at crisis intervention and academic advising. Successfully guided students through college applications and scholarship pursuits, fostering strong parent communication and multicultural competence. Customized educational pathways to support at-risk students, ensuring their developmental milestones were met with compassion and expertise.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Guidance Counselor
Prince George County Public Schools
08.1995 - Current
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education at state, private and vocational schools.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
Education
Master of Arts - Guidance And School Counseling
George Washington University
Washington, DC05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05-1987
Skills
- Parent communication
- Multicultural competence
- Ethical practice
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral assessment
- Individual counseling
- Academic advising
- At risk student support
- College application support
- Special education support
Affiliations
- PGCEA (Prince George's County Educators Association
- ASCA (American School Counselors Association
- NEA (National Educators Association
Timeline
High School Guidance Counselor
Prince George County Public Schools
08.1995 - Current
Master of Arts - Guidance And School Counseling
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Hampton University
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