Cora Lee Layton
Monroe,GA
Summary
Determined School Counselor offering experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Bethlehem Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- 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.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
Office Coordinator
Atlanta Plastic And Reconstructive Specialist
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Efficiently supervised filing, sorting and handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Trained new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational tools.
- Enhanced communication within the team through regular meetings and detailed reporting.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA08.2020
High School Diploma -
Tift Area Academy
Tifton, GA05.2017
Skills
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Student Rapport-Building
- Childhood Development
- Classroom Instruction
- Social Perceptiveness
- Instructional Strategies
- Professional referral network
- Conflict Mediation
- Counseling and therapy
- Conflict Resolution
- Individual and family support
- Suicide Prevention
Timeline
School Counselor
Bethlehem Elementary School
07.2022 - Current
Office Coordinator
Atlanta Plastic And Reconstructive Specialist
01.2021 - 07.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Valdosta State University
High School Diploma -
Tift Area Academy
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