An Elementary School Counselor provides support to students, teachers, and parents in overarching the student’s success goals. The job description entails working within the elementary school system and providing guidance to elementary children. Other crucial duties are listed on the Elementary School Counselor Resume as – observing and speaking with teachers and parents and evaluating the children’s strengths and special needs; working with students to maximize their social and academic skills; ensuring the students gain access to all available resources needed for their social and academic development; working with teachers and parents and ensuring the developmentally challenged students have proper tools and guidance and ensuring that programs and curricula framed meet the developmental and educational needs.
To undertake such a crucial responsibility, the counselors need the following skills – strong knowledge of cultural diversity, human development, and counseling techniques; the ability to evaluate educational programs; and several years of practical experience. To work in this capacity, a Master’s degree and elementary school counselor licensure is required.
Summary : Having over 15 years of experience working in public education in the elementary and high school setting and 3 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Currently, work with elementary and middle school-aged children in a charter school setting providing them with therapeutic services.
Skills : Microsoft, Planning Skills.
Description :
Implemented 10 small groups consisting of 80 students on topics such as Grief, Social Skills, Impulsivity, Divorce, and Self Esteem using Play, Sand, and Solution Focused Techniques.
Counseled over 65 individual students in all areas of responsive services using various Play and Solution Focused Therapy Techniques.
Taught 78 counseling lessons for grades all elementary grade levels in domains such as goals setting, problem-solving, self-esteem, decision making, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Planned and facilitated parental meetings on such topics as Early Literacy, Interpreting Your Child's Test Scores, and other important parenting issues as Parent Volunteer Coordinator.
Supervised 2 counseling interns in all guidance, small group, and crisis response services throughout the second semester.
Implemented and promoted pro-social behaviors throughout the year.
Implemented a new school-wide program for the Pillars of Character in which students are picked weekly that exemplify a Pillar of Character.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
MS In Guidance And Counseling
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Summary : Seeks to use the knowledge and extensive experience with human behavior and human interaction to follow a continuous passion for helping school-aged children and their families.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Documentation Skills.
Description :
Identified the students in need and decided which counseling technique will work best for them.
Assisted teachers in identifying kids at risk.
Participated in one-on-one interaction counseling with kids involved in simple misconduct to help them change for the better and improve in school.
Collaborated with parents and guardians in disciplining their children.
Psycho-educated parents in the development cycle of school-age children.
Designed prevention-oriented group activities to deviate the students from negative vices.
Evaluated classroom for a more effective teaching environment.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Gala And Physical Education Sponsored Activities
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Headline : Elementary School Counselor deals with students, families, and staff in a school setting. While many schools have the same duties, they are often distributed differently by the school district. This is because of different curriculum, teaching methods and other factors.
Skills : Counseling, Group Counseling, Career Counseling, Academic Advising, Group Leadership, Youth Development, Diversity Training, Curriculum Development.
Description :
Created a star program, that geared towards enhancing students reading abilities.
Collaborated with members of the community, who co-parented students.
Identified service needs and linkage with community services.
Provided short-term individual and small group counseling.
Implemented classroom guidance lessons aligned with ASCA model and Common Core Standards.
Developed and implemented a Comprehensive School Counseling Program for elementary students.
Implemented lessons that enhanced the socio-emotional, cognitive, and career aspects of their life.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Master's School Counseling K
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Summary : Looking to obtain a social work Elementary School Counselor position working with children in mental health or community setting and to obtain a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW).
Provided individual counseling and play therapy to deaf and hard of hearing elementary-age students.
Worked with parents, teachers, school staff, and outside service providers to meet student needs.
Conducted weekly counseling groups teaching students about feelings, self-regulation, social skills, and character.
Intervened in student behavior crises using Professional Crisis Management (PCM) which included prevention, de-escalation, intervention (physically transporting and immobilizing students), and post-crisis strategies.
Interpreted IEP meetings, phone calls, special events, hearing screening appointments, and other communications for our Spanish-speaking families.
Translated Spanish documents throughout the school.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Social Work
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Summary : A skilled leader and communicator; able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish rapport with diverse populations and promote team cohesiveness A compassionate, authentic, and ethical Christian mental health therapist who is skilled in using varied interventions with those in crisis Well-organized; able to prioritize and generate results to achieve common objectives within time and budgetary expectations.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Excel, Typing.
Description :
Provided support and resources to students, families, and staff.
Counseled individuals and small groups of students toward social, academic, and emotional growth.
Consulted with and train teachers, parents, and staff regarding children's needs, in order to enhance their effectiveness in working with students.
Designed and tracked individualized behavior plans for those students who struggle behaviorally.
Participated in the intervention team process by taking an active role in designing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting educational plans for individual students.
Attended local and state-sponsored conferences, read professional journals, and take post-graduate courses to stay current in the fields of education and counseling.
Aided in the development of our school-wide positive behavior system and in creating a healthy, positive school climate.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
M.Ed
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Headline : Highly qualified Elementary School Counselor with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure on multiple projects, and would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Proven Interpersonal and Teamwork, Planning Skills.
Description :
Taught monthly class lessons on study/test-taking skills, careers, personal safety, goal setting, social and emotional counseling for groups and individual students.
Participate in local screening, co-chair of the school improvement plan, teacher-in-charge (when administrators absent).
Coordinated and scheduled 504 plan meetings with parents and teachers.
Planned and implemented group guidance lessons for 770 students covering topics such as bully prevention, self-esteem, and peer relations.
Conducted parent workshops at PTA meetings regarding motivation and responsibility.
Served as the only counselor at an elementary site with over 900 students in grades kindergarten through eighth.
Provided individual and group counseling services to students.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Objective : Multi-faceted School Counselor and Educator with extensive experience leveraging outstanding communication and organizational abilities to promote student excellence and offer career/personal counseling in educational institutions. Trustworthy professional who is passionate about connecting with students and providing the personalized guidance they need to achieve goals.
Skills : Online Instructor, Psychology, School Psychologist, College Platform.
Description :
Delivered classroom presentations following curriculum topics established by the ASCA model.
Worked with internal and external support services in order to devise appropriate achievement plans within the school Provided suggestions for intervention committee to aid struggling non-special education students.
Offered individual and group counseling with students.
Administered Colors personality assessment to gain insight into personality tendencies.
Managed an effective anti-Bullying program, where handled assessments, preventive classroom instruction, small group instruction, and intervention.
Planned, organized, and participated in events, such as Career Day, Honors ceremonies, Red Ribbon Week, and Bully Prevention.
Attended ISCA conferences, ASCA membership, and conducted research to stay abreast of new school counseling trends.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M. Ed In Guidance And Counseling
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Objective : Looking to be employed as a counselor or in the nonprofit sector. Have experience working with at-risk students, people with mental health challenges, as well as being a clinical substance abuse counselor. Enjoy working with the non-profit sector, as well.
Skills : MS Word, Email, PowerPoint, MS Office.
Description :
Developed behavior modification plans.
Based upon referrals developed by teachers and/or parents, individual sessions with the student were scheduled during school hours.
Treatment for the referral reason would be implemented during scheduled school sessions.
Utilized assessment tools in determining students' behavioral performance.
Used assessment tools as a medium to seek outside referrals Grief Counseling Homework Management Life Skills Awareness.
Helped coordinate special events such as Family Learning Weekend, Field Day, SWPBS kick-off Participated in IEPs and staffing meetings as needed.
Developed and instructed classroom lessons in the academic, personal/social, and career domains.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Ed.D. In Counseling Psychology
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Summary : Serving as Elementary School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS) committee chair and liaison, developing and implementing school-wide plans for managing student behavior.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Blacksmith Fusion Student Information System, Infinite Campus Student Information System, Naviance College & Career Readiness Program.
Description :
Taught guidance classes in grades 2 through 5, emphasizing bullying and conflict resolution.
Provided individual counseling.
Maintained current 504 records and Chaired ARC meetings in speech and language.
Maintained cumulative records.
Assisted in Standardized K-PREP testing administration.
Counseled students in individual and group settings.
Taught classroom guidance lessons.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
B.S. In Commercial Music & Recording
Elementary School Counselor Resume
Objective : Coordinating with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with guidance services.
Skills : Teaching Skills, Coordinating Skills.
Description :
Provided individual and small group counseling to students in grades K-5.
Taught classroom guidance that addresses academic, career, and personal/social objectives.
Coordinated bully prevention program, peer mediation, and Girls on the Run.
Consulted with school staff and parents.
Assisted with student transition to middle school.
Participated in child study meetings and IEP meetings.
Provided counseling therapy and intervention for children in K - 5th grade at an approved Elementary School located in Downey, California.
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