Lycedia R. Gasaway
Sandy Springs,GA
Summary
Educational Leadership
I have over 14 years of experience in K-12 public and private educational settings. I am enthusiastic about supporting student's academics, social emotional learning, and college and career readiness to improve student success. I am a focused educational professional with specialist's degree in School Leadership from Mississippi State University. My leadership style is transformational accompanied with a growth mindset approach to leadership in education. I am dedicated to promoting positive school culture and actively experienced with aiding students to achieve education goals. My innate talents include bring warmth, compassion, and acceptance to building lasting relationships and partnering with others to meet school mission and goals. My skills in building great relationships with students, teachers, and staff are associated with these attributes truthfulness, acceptance, and amiability. I am very passionate, organized, dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude. In addition, I am willing to make every effort to take on more responsibilities to meet team goals.
Licensed Professional Counselor
I am a dedicated professional with a strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to children, adolescents, and their families. I am committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of all my clients. I possess a clear understanding of client empowerment, conflict resolution, psychoeducational training, etc. in providing clients with optimal mental health wellness, education, and career goals. I am extremely motivated to learn, grow and excel within this company. I have 11 years of experience providing counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults as a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified School Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist. My committed is to creating a safe, supportive environment for all everyone. I am a highly skilled counselor with a strong background in supporting clients to overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. My intentionality is focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans, and developing healthy coping skills. Currently, I am licensed in the states of Georgia and Mississippi.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Mount Vernon Middle School
10.2021 - Current
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Conducted 25+ student observation per year in classroom and social settings.
- Developed student action plan.
- Assisted with student supervision duties.
- Provided student information during grade level meeting.
- Reported student information during Collaborative Care Team Meetings.
- Reported student information during Admin Team Meetings.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Developed and implemented student SE plans to foster social and academic success.
Professional School Counselor
Shelby County Schools (Memphis, TN)
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Implemented career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as grade repair,
- Conducted Staff Professional Development (SEL, 504 Procedures, Student Review Team -SRT Procedures, Mandated Reporting, Student Bullying Reporting Procedures, Teacher/Staff Harassment/Other Reporting Procedures). Registration, and career planning.
- Worked as Naviance Site Manager/Counselor (College Readiness/Post-Secondary Career System).
- Building Testing Coordinator (BTC) for school's state testing (2019)
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Implemented Student Referrals to Social Workers, School Psychologist, Mental and Behavioral Health Facilities, and established Community Resources for families.
- Implemented 4-Year Plan for 8th Grade Students High School Transition.
- Assessed Teacher Fidelity Checks to Response to Intervention (RTI) for Tier II &III Students.
- Organized Teacher Bi-Weekly Grade Review
Counselor (Student Counseling Center)
Mississippi State University
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Offered individual, couples and group counseling to clients.
- Conducted 15-20 intake interviews per week and documented all pertinent details.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Provided Client Referrals to outside community agencies
- Implemented Individual supervision of master's Level Students for PhD Graduate Program.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from depression, anxiety and relational issues.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist students in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Implemented suicide assessment and safety plans.
Educational Leadership (Practicum/Internship)
Lee County School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Offered conflict resolution techniques to address student presenting problems.
- Monitored 300+ students during Breakfast, Lunch, Departure, and Class Transitions
- Conducted Teacher Walk-Through observations.
- Collaborated with Principal and Assistant Principal with Student Disciplinary Referrals
- Participated as Community Involvement Liaison for school with Family Resource Center.
- Conducted Parent Needs Assessment Evaluations
- Addressed Student SEL situations
- Conducted Informal Teacher Observations
- Assisted with MAP Testing Organization/Worked as Testing Proctor
- Collaborated with Administration to determine objectives of School Improvement Plan
- Collaborated with Administration to determine how to appropriately address teacher-student, teacher-parent and teacher-administration conflict.
- Reviewed/Observed role of Academic Coach for TST and Teacher Development
School Counselor
Lee County School District
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Gathered necessary paperwork and applications for students to initiate enrollment process.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, administration, and district personnel.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Organized campus tours for potential students and their parents.
- Counseled students regarding educational issues such as student failure and registration.
- Provide weekly group counseling for K-5 grade levels for Character Education and Health Promotion
- Provide Individual and Group Counseling for K-5 Students
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors, including withdrawal, tantrums and aggressive behaviors such as kicking, hitting and biting.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Provided special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Worked as Testing Administrator
- Implemented Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and Functional Behavior Assessments for students (as needed).
- Implemented Play Therapy techniques to address students presenting SEL concerns.
Inclusion Teacher/Counselor/Behavior Specialist
Lee County School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe Cognitive disabilities.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Provided individual and small group counseling for inclusion students in grades k-12.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 20% decrease in tantrums in classroom
Education
Educational Specialist - School Administration-Educational Specialist
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2018
Educational Specialist - Leadership And Counselor Education
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS08.2014
Master of Science - Leadership And Counselor Education
The University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2013
Master of Science - College of Education And Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2004
Skills
Educational Leadership
- Performance Assessment (Walk-Throughs) and Classroom Observation
- Special Education (IEP/Inclusion services)
- Distance Learning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Professional Development Workshops and Teacher Training (Implementation of New District Policies)
- Student Progress Tracking and Educational Plans
- Interview Team
- BuildingTesting Coordinator
- School Leadership Team
- Parent and Student Orientation
- Student Record Compliance Reporting
School Counselor
- Mental health support
- Career Guidance
- Individual Counseling
- Special Education Support
- Student Advocacy
- Social Emotional Learning
- Active Listening
- Bullying Prevention
- Parent Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Employer Relations
- Academic Support
- Enrollment Planning
- School Programs Development
- Progress Reporting
- Records Maintenance
- Individualized Education Programs
- Career Planning
- Student Interview Coaching
- Individual and Family Support
- Staff Supervision
- Student Registration
- Administration Collaboration
- Abuse Identification
- Letters of Recommendation
Licensed Professional Counselor
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Group psychotherapy
- Needs assessment
- Individual Therapy
- External Therapist Referral
- Group Counseling
- Excellent work ethic
- Good listening skills
- Relationship building and networking
- Learning disability awareness
- Crisis Response
Affiliations
National Certified Counselor
National Certified School Counselor
American School Counselor Association
Association for Play Therapist
Professional Development
2023
Providing Affirming Mental Health Care for LGBTQ+ Students Webinar(Handspring)
U.S. Secret Service Research, Analysis and Key Findings of Averted and Targeted School Violence(Westminister School)
Healing Hearts: Supporting children and families coping with grief (HeartsConnected.org)
CBT for Youth Anxiety & Perfectionism Webinar (Handspring)
2022
NC APT FALL 2022 CONFERENCE: Play Therapy Approaches and Interventions for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children and Adolescents
2,4,6,8 This is How We Regulate-Play Therapy Interventions for Dysregulated Clients (Tracy Turner-Bumberry)
Heartland Play Therapy Institute: Sandtray in School
Heartland Play Therapy Institute: Beyond ACES : Healing Intergenerational Trauma Through Play Therapy
NAIS PoCC/SDLC: San Antonio, TX
2021
Lessons in Leadership Series (SCS)
Climate and Culture Series (SCS)
Leadership Challenges Series (SCS)
Team Leadership Series (SCS)
Servant Leadership Series (SCS)
Support for Students Exposed to Trauma 2-Day Training (SCS)
2020
Building Bridges-Teachers (SCS)
Naviance Site Manager and Counselor Training (SCS)
Power Leadership Series (SCS)
Microsoft Teams Training (SCS)
Using Evidence-Based Resiliency Practices in Counseling: Basic Skills of Resiliency in Clinical Practice (NBCC)
Using Evidence-Based Resiliency Practices in Counseling: Using Resiliency Scales to Inform Service and Treatment Planning (NBCC)
Using Evidence-Based Resiliency Practices in Counseling: Developing a Resiliency Mindset (NBCC)
Bridging the Gap Virtual Summit 2-Day (Mental Health Academy)
DCS Training for School Counselors (SCS)
SCS 8th Annual RTI-Behavior2 Showcase
Mastery Connect Training (SCS)
References
Stacey M. Jones Lee
Chief of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Action
Counselor Supervisor
The Mount Vernon School
510 Mount Vernon Highway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404.252.3448
slee@mountvernonschool.org
Leah Hannon
Head of Middle School
Counselor Supervisor
The Mount Vernon School
510 Mount Vernon HWY, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 252-3448 x2902
www.mountvernonschool.org
Max Hanson
Associate Head of the Middle School
The Mount Vernon School
510 Mount Vernon HWY, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404.252,3448 x2103
mhanson@mountvernonschool.org
Jeanine Englert
8th Grade Learning Coach
510 Mount Vernon Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404.252.3448 x2108
jeanineenglert@gmail.com
David Eli Leflar, M.A.T.
8th Grade Humanities,
Head of 8th Grade Teachers
510 Mount Vernon Hwy NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404.252.3448
davidleflar@gmail.com
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Mount Vernon Middle School
10.2021 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Shelby County Schools (Memphis, TN)
12.2018 - 07.2021
Educational Leadership (Practicum/Internship)
Lee County School District
08.2017 - 05.2018
Counselor (Student Counseling Center)
Mississippi State University
08.2016 - 08.2018
School Counselor
Lee County School District
06.2014 - 06.2016
Inclusion Teacher/Counselor/Behavior Specialist
Lee County School District
08.2013 - 06.2014
Educational Specialist - School Administration-Educational Specialist
Mississippi State University
Educational Specialist - Leadership And Counselor Education
The University of Mississippi
Master of Science - Leadership And Counselor Education
The University of Mississippi
Master of Science - College of Education And Psychology
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Child Development And Family Relations
The University of Southern Mississippi
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