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Education
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Bre Burns

School Counselor
Knoxville,TN

Summary

Graduate student at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville pursuing a Master's in School Counseling, with an expected graduation in May 2025. Seeking a full-time School Counselor position to apply skills in academic, social-emotional, and career development support for students.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Counseling Intern

Cosby Elementary
Cosby, TN
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual counseling sessions to students, addressing various needs such as goal-setting, emotional support, behavioral concerns, and problem-solving
  • Co-facilitating a psychoeducational group by managing referrals, and consent forms, and engaging students to promote attendance and participation
  • Collaborate with school support staff across roles to address student needs, coordinate individualized check-ins, and discuss home life and well-being updates
  • Deliver engaging social-emotional lessons to students, using interactive activities like games, coloring, and reading to teach coping strategies, emotional regulation, gratitude, and positive behaviors, among other key topics
  • Developed and am currently implementing a Closing the Gap action plan to increase attendance for 3rd-5th graders, including weekly individual check-ins with students and posting attendance-related facts on the school's Facebook page to engage parents and guardians

School Counseling Practicum Student

Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge , TN
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Maintained weekly caseload of six junior students for individual counseling, focusing on goal-setting, emotional support, and skill development
  • Attended 504 Plan, IEP reevaluation, and attendance meetings to support individualized student success
  • Collaborated with school counselors on dual enrollment processes and assisted with planning and executing school registration for upcoming academic year

Full-Time Nanny

Care.com
Knoxville , TN
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Managed daily care for a 1-year-old, including meal preparation, diaper changing, and nap time routines
  • Supervised the child at all times, ensuring a safe and secure environment throughout the day
  • Engaged the child in age-appropriate activities to promote development
  • Maintained open communication with parents regarding the child's progress, needs, and any changes in behavior or routine

GEAR UP School Counselor Assistant

The Howard School
Chattanooga , TN
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Advised students about grades, transcripts, and ACT results
  • Assisted school counselor in conducting transcript audits and maintaining accurate graduation track records
  • Supported students completing after-graduation plan forms, helping them explore career and post-secondary education options and interests
  • Observed counseling sessions

GEAR UP After-School Counselor

The Howard School
Chattanooga , TN
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Taught provided English curriculum to a class of up to twelve 11th-grade students
  • Educated students on college awareness and readiness, providing resources and guidance for post-secondary planning
  • Coordinated and facilitated after-school games and events with co-counselors to promote student engagement and teamwork
  • Attended professional development meetings to enhance understanding of the unique needs of minority, low-income students

Student Intern

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Chattanooga , TN
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated client appointments and efficiently managed a multi-line phone system
  • Assisted clients in completing FAFSA forms, and guiding financial aid processes
  • Educated clients from diverse backgrounds on potential majors and career options at Chattanooga State Community College
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of client information in compliance with privacy regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Psychology

The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.2020 - 12.2022

Master of Science (M.S.) - School Counseling

The University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
06.2023 - Current

Associate of Science -

Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin, TN
08.2019 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Problem-solving

  • Driven

  • Collaborative

  • Empathetic

  • Adaptable

  • Detail-Oriented

  • Culturally Competent

Professional development and certifications

  • Rural Appalachian Mental Health Partnership (RAMHP) Monthly PD Meetings, 08/2023, Present
  • The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Training, 06/2024
  • Trauma-Informed Care Certified, 07/2024
  • Psychological First Aid Training Certified, 07/2024
  • ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Certified, 01/2024
  • The University of Tennessee Child Protection Training, 09/2022

Achievements and professional affiliations

  • UTK Rural Appalachian Mental Health Partnership (RAMHP) Scholar Program, 2023
  • Chi Sigma Iota: Upsilon Theta Chapter, 2023
  • Dean's List recognition for all 7 undergraduate semesters, 2019-2022
  • UTC Transfer Scholarship, 2020

Timeline

School Counseling Intern

Cosby Elementary
08.2024 - Current

School Counseling Practicum Student

Oak Ridge High School
01.2024 - 05.2024

Master of Science (M.S.) - School Counseling

The University of Tennessee At Knoxville
06.2023 - Current

Full-Time Nanny

Care.com
01.2023 - 05.2023

GEAR UP School Counselor Assistant

The Howard School
09.2022 - 12.2022

GEAR UP After-School Counselor

The Howard School
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Intern

Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science (B.S) - Psychology

The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2020 - 12.2022

Associate of Science -

Volunteer State Community College
08.2019 - 05.2020

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