CHELSEY SCOTT
Maryville
Summary
Determined High School Counselor with significant experience in educational and career counseling. Adept at fostering student development, providing academic and career guidance, and facilitating social-emotional well-being. Strong focus on team collaboration, student needs, and achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual High School Counselor
Stride
Knoxville
07.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized academic and career plans for 500 students, aligning with their unique needs and goals.
- Conducted college and career readiness workshops, enhancing students' preparedness for post-secondary success.
- Organized college and career readiness workshops and events, promoting awareness of post-secondary options among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create 504 plans for students with special needs.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies.
- Developed employee training programs to enhance skill sets and career growth opportunities.
Elementary School Counselor
Anderson County Schools
Clinton
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assessed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals to facilitate tailored support.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Analyzed data to track students' progress and implemented targeted improvement strategies.
- Taught classes for students about socio-emotional awareness, coping skills, and vocational awareness.
- Developed comprehensive classroom curriculum addressing socio-emotional skills, coping strategies, and vocational awareness.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect families with area schools and employers.
High School Assistant
Counselors for Inclusion Mentor of PIPES
Knoxville
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Traveled weekly to rural county high schools, educating sophomore students on postsecondary education pathways.
- Co-led engaging lessons and activities, guiding students in exploring education and career options.
- Expanded content to enhance student understanding of career choices and post-secondary placements.
- Collected data to measure program effectiveness.
- Possibility in the Postsecondary Education and Science program.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2018
Skills
- Student Counseling
- Academic Advising
- Career Guidance
- At-risk support
- Crisis management
- Program Management
- Scholarship Research
- Student Achievement
- Records management
- Application support
- Career guidance
Certifications
- Grief Outreach Certificate, 05/01/21
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate, 11/01/20
- Applied Prevention Sexual Assault Advocacy Certificate, 11/01/20
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Certificate, 01/01/20
- Academic Achievement Award, Delta Alpha Pi, 03/22/18
Affiliations
- American School Counseling Association (ASCA)
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Chi Sigma Iota Honors Society
Timeline
Virtual High School Counselor
Stride
07.2023 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Anderson County Schools
07.2021 - 07.2023
High School Assistant
Counselors for Inclusion Mentor of PIPES
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Counseling
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee