Lura Wilkes
129 Diane Dr. Griffin
Summary
Has a strong background in counseling and deep commitment to enhancing students' social, emotional, academic, & career development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on helping students and their families.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Cowan Road Middle School
07.2023 - Current
School Counselor
McIntosh High School
07.2015 - 06.2023
School Counselor
Cowan Road Middle School
11.2006 - 06.2015
Counselor to women & children regarding domestic violence
YWCA
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Company Overview: Young Women's Christian Association
- Young Women's Christian Association
Rehabilitation Counselor
Val Verde Mental Health Center
09.2000 - 06.2001
School Counselor
Valdosta High School
07.1997 - 06.2000
School Counselor
R.B. Wright Elementary School & Funston Elementary School
07.1995 - 06.1997
Education
Master of Education - Counseling & Guidance
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia08-1994
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia03-1993
Gordon College
Barnesville, Georgia05-1991
Skills
- Infinite Campus - Academic Planner
- Naviance Proficiency - College & Career Planning
- Signs of Suicide Lessons
- YouScience - Career Aptitude
- Crisis Counseling
- Lead parent informational sessions
- Organize honors events
- Coordinate career fairs
Leadership Experience
- GSCS Counseling Leadership Team
- Cowan Middle Leadership Team
- PBIS Team
- Student Council Sponsor
- Student Government Co-sponsor
- Ambassadors Club Sponsor
- Group Counseling Leader
- National Merit Coordinator
- Boys and Girls State Coordinator
- Georgia Credit Recovery Coordinator
- STAR Student Coordinator
- Scholarship Coordinator
- Graduation Team
Timeline
School Counselor
Cowan Road Middle School
07.2023 - Current
School Counselor
McIntosh High School
07.2015 - 06.2023
School Counselor
Cowan Road Middle School
11.2006 - 06.2015
Counselor to women & children regarding domestic violence
YWCA
08.2002 - 05.2003
Rehabilitation Counselor
Val Verde Mental Health Center
09.2000 - 06.2001
School Counselor
Valdosta High School
07.1997 - 06.2000
School Counselor
R.B. Wright Elementary School & Funston Elementary School
07.1995 - 06.1997
Master of Education - Counseling & Guidance
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
University of Georgia
Gordon College
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