Elizabeth Douglass
Elkton
Summary
With a proven track record at Cecil County Public Schools, I excel in individual counseling and fostering student advocacy, enhancing emotional well-being and academic success. My compassionate approach have significantly contributed to creating supportive educational environments, showcasing my ability to address diverse student needs effectively. I am professional with a strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. I demonstrate effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. I am a collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. I am ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Cecil County Public Schools
Bohemia Manor High School
03.2008 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.
- Improved student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
- Reduced incidents of bullying through proactive conflict resolution training and mediation services.
- Conducted individual assessments to identify students' needs, guiding them towards appropriate resources and interventions.
- Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
- Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
- Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by developing orientation programs and ongoing support mechanisms.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
School Counselor
A Friend of the Family, Inc. The Central School
Wilmington, DE
07.2007 - 02.2008
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Education
Masters in Education - Secondary School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE06-2006
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Group counseling
- Student counseling
- Conflict mediation
- Career guidance
- Individual and family support
- Academic support
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health assessments
- Academic advising
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Career planning
- Compassionate
- Behavioral assessment
- Student records management
- Special education support
- Individualized education programs
- Career advising
- Academic advisement
- School counseling
- Listening actively
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom guidance
- Class schedule preparation
- Attention to detail
- Transcript review
Timeline
School Counselor
Cecil County Public Schools
03.2008 - Current
School Counselor
A Friend of the Family, Inc. The Central School
07.2007 - 02.2008
Masters in Education - Secondary School Counseling
Wilmington University