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Holly Gaston

Rome

Summary

Dedicated school counselor with over 20 years of experience in individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and academic support. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and families to promote student well-being and resilience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Polk County Schools
08.2024 - 06.2026
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional well-being.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop personalized academic plans for students in need.
  • Provided Career Counseling and drop out prevention sessions.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding academic performance.
  • Assisted with master scheduling and individual student scheduling at both the middle school and high school levels.

School Counselor

Polk County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated with community resources to connect families with additional support services.
  • Implemented school-wide initiatives promoting mental health awareness and resilience-building strategies.
  • Assisted in crisis intervention efforts, ensuring safety and support for affected students.

School Counselor

Polk County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2018
  • Maintained accurate records of counseling sessions while adhering to confidentiality standards.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • 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.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

Jacksonsville State University
Jacksonsville, Al.
06-2002

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Berry College
Rome, GA.
06-1993

Skills

  • Individual counseling
  • Mediation and crisis intervention
  • Suicide prevention
  • Crisis intervention

Timeline

School Counselor

Polk County Schools
08.2024 - 06.2026

School Counselor

Polk County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023

School Counselor

Polk County Public Schools
08.2002 - 06.2018

Master of Science - School Counseling

Jacksonsville State University

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Berry College
Holly Gaston