Neshika Coney Devine
Augusta
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a High School Counselor at Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School, adept at individualized education programs and crisis intervention. Proven track record in fostering student success through data-driven decision making and collaborative leadership, enhancing academic and career pathways for diverse student populations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Facilitator
Charlie Health
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage participant engagement and collaboration.
- Evaluated group dynamics to tailor approaches for effective interactions.
- Led team-building activities that fostered trust and cooperation among participants.
- Provided guidance and support to individuals during sensitive discussions in groups.
Professional School Counselor
T W Josey High School
Augusta
07.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling to students facing personal challenges.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive school counseling programs for student support.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student academic needs.
- Facilitated workshops on college readiness and career exploration for students.
- Advocated for student welfare in school meetings and educational planning sessions.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health, and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
Professional School Counselor
Evans High School
Evans
07.2022 - Current
- Identify at risk students
- Develop relationships with Parents/Guardians, Community organizations, and other resources.
- Work with students, teachers, and administration to develop a graduation and achievement plan to include the best program to meet academic, and post- secondary goals.
- Provide individual, large group, and small group counseling.
- Develop interventions for students identified as at-risk
- Provide consultative/collaborative support to faculty and staff.
- Develop and implement individual intervention and prevention strategies to increase the likelihood that students will stay in school and graduate.
- Work with students to develop an education and career plan to include the best program of study to meet academic, graduation, and post-secondary goals.
- Track the progress of individual students as they progress toward graduation.
- Work with outside agencies to support students on assigned caseload.
Associate Mental Health Counselor
D W DeVose
Evans
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to support mental wellness.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality regulations.
- Conducted intake evaluations to determine appropriate services for clients.
- Educated clients on mental health resources and community support options.
- Advocated for client needs within multidisciplinary team discussions and meetings.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients struggling with mental health issues.
- Attended continuing education courses related to current trends in the field of mental health counseling.
Professional School Counselor/Teacher
Columbia County Alternative School
Evans
07.2017 - 06.2022
- Review and discuss new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Implement a career counseling path mandated by state, working with parents and students to implement a new parent-teacher conference approach.
- Gather information and prepare a multitude of written reports and correspondences.
- Work with individuals in small group, large group, and individual settings to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Review transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation.
- Analyze and share school and student achievement data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Facilitate online learning for students and provide small group instruction for struggling students.
- Implement and coordinate required district and state testing (EOC, EOG, and Fastbridge).
- Serve as community liaison, MTSS coordinator, school level wrap around coordinator, and Homebound coordinator.
- Coordinate and create schedules and manage grade reporting for all middle and high school students.
- Assist in organizing and implementing PBIS program.
- Act as interim principal and oversee and maintain daily operations of the school during the principal's absence.
High School Counselor
Richmond County Alternative School at Lamar
Augusta
06.2014 - 06.2017
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements, and upcoming deadlines.
- Served as testing coordinator, leadership team member, and RTI/504 coordinator.
- Implemented and supervised after school snack program.
- Oversaw development of master and student schedules.
- Acted as interim principal and oversaw daily operations in principals absence.
Dean/High School Counselor
Lucy Craft High School
Augusta
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Worked with students individually and in groups to help understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Utilized experience in counseling and crisis intervention to provide students with optimal support through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations.
- Assisted with creation and implementation of Teacher-As-Advisors Program and RCBOE Counselors Council.
- Served on the Leadership team and as RTI/504 coordinator.
- Served as data team member and testing coordinator.
- Recruited students for Advanced Placement Program and managed them after enrollment as Gifted and Talented Program Coordinator.
- Assisted with identifying and creating goals for the IndiStar.
- Served on the High School Counselor's handbook development team.
Elementary School Counselor
Richmond County Board of Education
Augusta
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive, and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators in development, evaluation, and classroom guidance lessons in preparation of curriculum offerings.
- Planned and promoted parent workshops and programs.
- Served as RTI chairperson, on leadership team, and as testing and Gifted Coordinator.
- Maintained confidential student records, including behavioral data, special education reports, and services provided.
High School Guidance Counselor
Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School
Augusta
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Guided students in academic planning and career exploration activities.
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to address student concerns and needs.
- Developed and implemented student support programs to enhance well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to promote student success initiatives.
- Organized workshops on college readiness and scholarship opportunities.
- Maintained confidential student records and progress documentation diligently.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student performance and resources available.
- Provided crisis intervention support to students facing emotional challenges.
- Identified and prevented potential dropouts by monitoring records of students experiencing attendance issues.
- Guided students concerning academic goals, occupation preferences and college requirements.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum Studies/Instructional Improvement
Georgia Southern Education
Statesboro, GA07.2016
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
Augusta, GA06.2008
Masters of Science - School Counseling
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA05.2001
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.1999
Skills
- Individualized education programs
- Individual and group therapy facilitator
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Data-driven decision making
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Student records management
- School administration
- Decision making and instructional leadership
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Academic advisement
- Career guidance and planning
- Education research
- Student and teacher development
Prior Work History
- High School Guidance Counselor, Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School, Augusta, GA, 06/2007, 06/2009
- Middle School Counselor, Morgan Road Middle School, Augusta, GA, 06/2004, 06/2007
- Second Grade Teacher, Tobacco Road Elementary, Augusta, GA, 08/2003, 06/2004
- Elementary School Teacher/Counselor, D.D Crawford Elementary School, Tennille, GA, 06/2002, 06/2003
- Second Grade Teacher, East Laurens Elementary School, Dublin, GA, 08/2001, 06/2002
- Second Grade Teacher, George Washington Carver Elementary School, Wadley, GA, 08/1999, 06/2001
Timeline
Group Facilitator
Charlie Health
10.2025 - Current
Professional School Counselor
T W Josey High School
07.2024 - Current
Associate Mental Health Counselor
D W DeVose
04.2024 - 03.2025
Professional School Counselor
Evans High School
07.2022 - Current
Professional School Counselor/Teacher
Columbia County Alternative School
07.2017 - 06.2022
High School Counselor
Richmond County Alternative School at Lamar
06.2014 - 06.2017
Dean/High School Counselor
Lucy Craft High School
06.2011 - 05.2014
Elementary School Counselor
Richmond County Board of Education
06.2009 - 05.2011
High School Guidance Counselor
Thomas Walter Josey Comprehensive High School
06.2007 - 06.2009
Doctor of Education - Curriculum Studies/Instructional Improvement
Georgia Southern Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership
Cambridge College
Masters of Science - School Counseling
Fort Valley State University
Bachelors of Science - Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Georgia Southern University