Naomi Cates

Polk School District

07.2004 - Current

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.
Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Reduced incidents of bullying through proactive conflict resolution training and mediation services.
Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
Scheduling
Auditing
Testing
GHP
DFCS referrals
Therapist referrals