Sharon M. Ryles
Cumming
Summary
Dynamic counselor with extensive experience in student advocacy and crisis intervention. Proven track record in guiding students through personalized post-secondary planning and enhancing academic performance. Expertise in IEP processes and empathetic listening fosters a supportive environment for diverse student needs. Experienced in working with students from various socio-economic backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselor
West Forsyth High School
Cumming
07.2019 - Current
- Counsel students using solution-focused, reality based, and person-centered approaches to address academic, personal/social, and attendance issues.
- Guided seniors in developing personalized post-secondary plans to align with individual goals and aspirations.
- Collaborated with graduation coach to monitor progress of at-risk students, ensuring timely interventions.
- Manage caseload of approximately 400 9th-12th graders.
- Collaborate with counseling team, administration, teachers, and parents to meet student needs.
- Partnered with school mental health professionals to enhance support systems for student well-being.
- Coordinated 'Trade Talks' and CTAE events to provide students with career exploration opportunities.
- Attended 504 and IEP meetings to advocate for student support and accommodations.
- Worked with color guard to develop performance skills and team collaboration.
Counselor
Ft. Pierce Central High School
Ft. Pierce
07.2018 - 06.2018
- Counseled students using solution-focused, reality-based, and person-centered approaches to resolve academic, personal/social, and attendance challenges.
- Collaborated with Graduation Coach to monitor and support at-risk students' progress toward graduation.
- Assist Seniors with post-secondary plans.
- Facilitated ASVAB administration to support students' post-secondary planning.
- Coordinated with counseling team, administration, teachers, and parents to address and meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborated with school mental health professionals to support student well-being.
- Manage caseload of approximately 400 Juniors and Seniors.
- Work with color guard/teach color guard class when possible.
Counselor
Stuart Middle School
Stuart
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Counseled students in grades 6-8 using solution-focused, reality-based, and person-centered approaches to enhance academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance.
- Supported students in short-term crisis situations, including bullying, peer relationships, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior issues, to promote emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to address and meet diverse student needs effectively.
- Coordinated the development and implementation of student 504 Plans.
- Participated in IEP meetings to support student planning.
- Communicated with parents regarding student needs.
Counseling Intern
Castle High School
Newburgh
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Counsel students in grades 9-12, using solution-focused, reality-based, and person-centered approaches to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance.
- Counseled seniors on post-secondary options, guiding them through college and career decisions.
- Advised and assisted students in crisis situations, facilitating resolutions for issues like bullying, peer relationships, and classroom behavior.
- Communicated with parents and teachers to address and resolve student concerns effectively.
- Used qualitative and quantitative data to assess student progress towards graduation.
- Attended weekly meetings with Guidance Director and school administration.
Teacher - English/Language Arts
Cabarrus County Schools
Concord
02.2007 - 07.2013
- Developed engaging course plans addressing academic, intellectual, and social needs of sixth/seventh grade students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with students and parents about in-class issues and learning interruptions, collaborating on effective solutions to enhance student success.
- Collaborated weekly with Professional Learning Community (PLC) to plan/desegregate data in order to increase student learning.
- Received positive verbal and written feedback from parents highlighting effectiveness of classroom instruction and student learning outcomes.
- Studied North Carolina Standard Course of Study and Common Core Standards to enhance teaching methods.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Communications, English, Journalism
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio01-1996
Skills
- Student mentorship and counseling
- Academic advising
- Crisis intervention
- Assessment strategies
- College readiness support
- Special education knowledge
- Program development
- Professional development
- Student advocacy
- Peer mentorship
- Superior communication skills
- Empathetic listening
Timeline
Counselor
West Forsyth High School
07.2019 - Current
Counselor
Ft. Pierce Central High School
07.2018 - 06.2018
Counselor
Stuart Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2018
Counseling Intern
Castle High School
10.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher - English/Language Arts
Cabarrus County Schools
02.2007 - 07.2013
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education, Communications, English, Journalism
Bowling Green State University