Nathan Carothers
Randallstown
Summary
Student-centered counseling and academic support professional with experience providing academic advising, intervention planning, student engagement, and data-driven support services in educational settings. Skilled in building relationships with students, families, faculty, and stakeholders to improve student success, retention, and goal attainment. Experienced in monitoring academic progress, implementing individualized support strategies, facilitating group programming, and interpreting student data to guide interventions and decision-making.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Baltimore County Public Schools
Baltimore, MD
01.2023 - Current
- Provide academic, career, and social-emotional support services to students through individual counseling, small groups, and proactive intervention planning.
- Advise students on academic planning, goal setting, career readiness, and pathways for long-term educational success.
- Monitor student academic performance, attendance, and behavior data to identify barriers to success and implement appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community stakeholders to support student achievement and engagement.
- Maintain accurate student records, analyze student data, and prepare reports to support data-informed decision-making.
Custodian
Carroll County Public Schools
Westminster, MD
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Maintained safe, clean, and secure school facilities for students, staff, and visitors.
- Demonstrated strong time management, organization, and attention to detail in daily operations.
Special Education Instructional Assistant / Instructional Assistant
Carroll County Public Schools
Carroll County, MD
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Supported students individually and in small groups to reinforce instruction and improve academic performance.
- Maintained confidential and accurate student records.
- Collaborated with teachers and support staff to address student needs and encourage student success.
ABA Instructor
Ivymount
Rockville, MD
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided individualized instruction and behavioral support using Applied Behavior Analysis principles.
- Assisted with implementing individualized student plans and monitoring student progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD01.2016
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Student Success Coaching
- Student Retention Support
- Academic Planning
- Case Management
- Student Engagement
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Individual & Group Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Communication Skills
- Goal Setting
- Conflict Management
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Organization & Documentation
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Group counseling
- Student advocacy
Timeline
School Counselor
Baltimore County Public Schools
01.2023 - Current
Custodian
Carroll County Public Schools
03.2020 - 12.2022
Special Education Instructional Assistant / Instructional Assistant
Carroll County Public Schools
08.2017 - 08.2019
ABA Instructor
Ivymount
01.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stevenson University
Master of Arts - Counseling
Messiah College