Koreenna Gonzalez
Murfreesboro
Summary
Compassionate School Counselor with relevant experience in providing emotional, educational, and social support to students. Strengths lie in implementing a comprehensive guidance program, promoting positive behavioral changes, and collaborating effectively with educators and parents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
7th Grade Counselor
Rutherford County Schools
LaVergne
07.2023 - Current
- Engaged students in goal-setting and action planning to promote personal growth and positive life changes.
- Documented meetings, interventions and contacts with students to optimize care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including psychiatrists, social workers, parents, faculty, and staff.
- Assisted students in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues presented.
Elementary School Counselor
Lebanon Special School District
Lebanon
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Conducted classroom guidance lessons on topics such as bullying, self-esteem, anger management.
- Counseled students individually or in small groups regarding personal problems they may be facing at home or at school.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Created a caring environment that was conducive to learning, confidence and growth.
7th Grade Counselor
Lawton Public Schools
Lawton
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked closely with a diverse group of students and educational professionals.
- Provided comprehensive counseling services to 7th graders.
- Collaborated with the 7th grade team to offer classroom suggestions.
- Supervised students, handled process notes, maintained 504 plans, monitored attendance and analyzed weekly eligibility.
- Communicated effectively with students, parents, and staff to cultivate a positive working environment.
Children’s Unit Therapist
Southwestern Behavioral Health Center
Lawton
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Lead and conducted individual sessions.
- Lead and conducted family sessions.
- Lead and conducted psychotherapy group sessions.
- Responsible for the completion of psychosocial assessments.
- Responsible for the completion of discharge planning.
- Created, maintained and modified treatment plans.
- Participated in weekly treatment team meetings.
- Appropriately documented individual and family session notes.
Teacher
Bishop Elementary School
Lawton
01.2010 - 05.2015
- Instructed students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students’ progress.
- Conferred with parents/guardians, teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students’ behavioral and academic problems as well as needs and progress.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia01.2015
Continuing Education Option - Rank One
Education Professional Standards Board – EPSB
Frankfort, Kentucky01.2008
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky01.1993
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Goal setting
- Behavioral assessment
- Individual counseling
- Group therapy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Music
- Photography
- Crafting
- Reading
- Church involvement
Summary Qualifications
Passionate about helping others
Timeline
7th Grade Counselor
Rutherford County Schools
07.2023 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Lebanon Special School District
07.2021 - 05.2023
7th Grade Counselor
Lawton Public Schools
07.2018 - 04.2021
Children’s Unit Therapist
Southwestern Behavioral Health Center
03.2016 - 06.2018
Teacher
Bishop Elementary School
01.2010 - 05.2015
Master of Arts - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
Continuing Education Option - Rank One
Education Professional Standards Board – EPSB
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Kentucky
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