Rachel Gish
School Counselor
Hardy,VA
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students. Focused school counseling with four years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Martinsville City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Assisted high school juniors meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Have basic understanding of 504 plans and Homebound/Homebase instruction.
School Counselor
Franklin County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
Child Care Provider
Franklin County Family YMCA
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
Lifeguard
Retreat Swim Club
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool
- Attentively monitored swimmers to identify distress
Education
Masters in Counselor Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA05.2019
No Degree - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2016
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Mental Health Assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- Career Advising
- Student Records Management
- Academic Support
- Career Planning
- Compassionate
Solutions-focused
Maintaining confidentiality
Career Guidance
Parent-teacher collaboration
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
School Counselor
Martinsville City Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Franklin County Public Schools
08.2021 - 05.2022
Child Care Provider
Franklin County Family YMCA
05.2019 - 08.2021
Lifeguard
Retreat Swim Club
06.2013 - 09.2016
Masters in Counselor Education - School Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education
Ferrum College
No Degree - General Studies
Virginia Western Community College
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