Nicole Longdon
Maryville
Summary
Seasoned High School Counselor with a proven track record at Eagleton College & Career Academy, adept at fostering student success through comprehensive academic and emotional support. Skilled in writing concisely and leading discussions, I've significantly contributed to curriculum improvements and student engagement in a multicultural environment. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and professional dedication, I ensure optimal student outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Maryville High School
07.2025 - Current
- Develop personalized academic and career plans for students, fostering individual growth and success.
- Facilitate workshops on college readiness, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities for students and families.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff to identify at-risk students, implementing intervention strategies to support their needs.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions, addressing social-emotional issues impacting student performance and well-being.
High School Counselor
Eagleton College & Career Academy
06.2024 - Current
- Manage the scheduling process for approximately 425 students, including the development and implementation of the master schedule.
- Serve as the school’s Child Abuse Coordinator, ensuring compliance with reporting procedures and providing necessary support.
- Act as the Service Learning Teacher and Dual Enrollment Coordinator, facilitating student participation in academic and community-based learning opportunities.
- Provide daily support to students, addressing both their academic and emotional needs to foster overall success.
- Develop, implement, and oversee all 504 plans, ensuring compliance with accommodations, including submission of testing modifications.
- Contribute to the school’s leadership team by attending quarterly meetings and providing guidance-related insights on curriculum, technology integration, and overall school improvement.
- Oversee new student registration, including transcript evaluations, grade input, and credit assessments to ensure proper academic placement.
High School Counselor
Cherokee Trail High School
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed a caseload of approximately 350 students in grades 9-12, providing academic guidance, course registration, and schedule planning to ensure timely graduation while meeting all state benchmarks.
- Conducted individual meetings with juniors and seniors to develop post-secondary plans, assisting with resume creation, proofreading college applications and essays, and connecting students with institutions aligned with their goals.
- Served on the school’s Advisory Team, contributing to the development of meaningful weekly lessons for Advisory periods.
- Led the 11th and 12th-grade Professional Learning Team (PLT), facilitating weekly meetings to structure classroom instruction and deliver essential post-secondary planning information.
- Selected as a member of the school’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team, developing Tier 2 interventions for at-risk students requiring academic and social-emotional support.
- Participated in the school’s Safety Team, engaging in weekly meetings to assess student behavior, conduct threat assessments, and implement intervention strategies.
Gifted and Talented High School Counselor
Grandview High School/Cherokee Trail High School
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed a caseload of approximately 300 Gifted and Talented (GT) students across two high schools, providing academic, career, and social-emotional support tailored to their unique needs.
- Oversaw course scheduling, college and career planning, and individualized support to help students develop time management, organization, and social skills.
- Guided students in writing their Annual Learning Plan (ALP) goals and conducted ongoing progress monitoring to ensure their development and success.
- Identified potential Gifted and Talented students through cognitive and academic assessments, ensuring appropriate placement and support.
- Facilitated affective needs groups, addressing social-emotional development and providing targeted interventions.
High School Counselor
South Whidbey High School
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed a caseload of approximately 250 students in grades 9-12, providing academic, college, and career counseling to ensure all students had a clear post-secondary pathway.
- Delivered frequent social-emotional support, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic, utilizing remote applications to connect with students.
- Developed a virtual calming room and Google Classrooms to provide students and families with essential resources, updates, and emotional support.
- Oversaw all aspects of national testing, including PSAT, SAT, and AP exams, managing registration, ordering, SSD accommodations, proctor training, and test administration logistics.
- Coordinated all local and national scholarships, collaborating with over 60 local scholarship committees to update, develop, and distribute applications for senior students.
- Served as the lead counselor on the school’s Forefront suicide prevention team, organizing multiple training sessions annually for staff, parents, and students.
- Managed 504 plans for assigned students, ensuring accommodations were implemented, and provided support for IEP students.
- Led the annual student registration process and streamlined procedures by developing new forms to improve efficiency.
Middle School Counselor
Voyager Middle School
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided comprehensive counseling services to approximately 300 sixth-grade students, addressing academic, emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Managed student scheduling and class selection, ensuring appropriate course placement and academic success.
- Led weekly small group counseling sessions and delivered social-emotional learning curriculum in classroom settings.
- Provided daily student support, developing and implementing behavior plans with targeted academic and behavioral intervention strategies.
- Oversaw 504 plans, ensuring compliance and appropriate accommodations for students.
- Organized and facilitated all Parent-Teacher Conferences, fostering collaboration between families and educators.
- Consulted with administration weekly to develop whole-school interventions and address safety concerns.
Elementary School Counselor
Endeavour and Odyssey Elementary Schools
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided counseling services and interventions for all K-5 students across multiple school buildings, addressing academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
- Delivered weekly social-emotional learning curriculum in classrooms and facilitated targeted social skills groups to support student development.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans, collaborating with teachers to create effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors.
- Provided in-classroom behavioral support, guiding staff on best practices for intervention and student success.
High School Counselor
Royal High School
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Served as a key member of the administrative team at Royal High School, overseeing the academic and counseling needs of 500 students in grades 9-12.
- Managed master scheduling, 504 plans, IEPs, course selection guidance, parent meetings, and compliance with NCAA and A-G requirements.
- Provided comprehensive college counseling, including recommendation letters, post-secondary planning, and guidance on academic pathways.
- Served as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Counselor, overseeing scheduling, ensuring students met IB diploma requirements, and administering IB exams.
- Acted as the liaison for the school's exclusive partnership with the Reagan Library and the Citizen Scholars Institute Program, coordinating student participation in service-learning projects, scholar training, and competitions.
- Led the Link Crew Freshman Orientation and Mentoring Program, fostering student engagement and peer mentorship.
- Served as the Naviance Coordinator and Trainer, facilitating student career and college readiness tasks, while also training and supporting teachers in program implementation.
High School Counselor
Peabody High School
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Sole school counselor responsible for the academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary guidance of 400 students.
- Developed and managed the Master Schedule annually, overseeing student and staff scheduling on a trimester basis.
- Directed all aspects of student records, including new student registration, transcripts, 504 educational plans, report cards, and graduation requirements.
- Served as the School Testing Coordinator, managing the administration of state and national assessments, including scheduling, ordering materials, training proctors, and ensuring test security.
- Provided college and career counseling, assisting students with applications for college, vocational programs, and workforce pathways while developing and maintaining individualized four-year academic plans.
- Organized financial aid and scholarship workshops, including FAFSA Nights, to support students and families in navigating the financial aid process.
- Recognized as the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year for outstanding contributions to student success.
School Counselor/English Teacher
Gibson County High School
05.2011 - 11.2011
- Assisted with student registration and scheduling, ensuring over 400 students were placed in appropriate courses.
- Designed and implemented the Master Schedule, aligning course offerings with student needs, and staffing requirements.
- Provided college and career counseling, guiding students through the college application process, first-year course registration, and FAFSA completion.
- Organized and led post-secondary readiness initiatives, including College Application Day and college and career fairs, to educate students on available opportunities.
- Temporarily served as an English teacher for 9th and 11th grade during a maternity leave, developing lesson plans and preparing students for their End-of-Course State Exams.
School Counseling Intern
Martin Primary School/Westview High School
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Completed a full-time, three-month internship at Martin Primary School, leading guidance lessons for Pre-K through 3rd grade in place of the regular school counselor.
- Provided one-on-one counseling to students on a weekly basis, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Interned at Westview High School, where responsibilities included student counseling, ACT test preparation and administration, and college and financial aid advising.
- Served as a graduation coach for senior students, assisting with college registration and first-year course selection.
Substitute Teacher
Weakley County Schools
09.2008 - 04.2009
- Served as a substitute teacher filling a maternity leave at Dresden Middle School, where I taught 7th grade English and 8th grade U.S. History.
- Developed and implemented daily lesson plans, focusing on TCAP state test preparation to ensure students' academic success.
- Filled a long-term sick leave position at Westview High School, teaching 10th grade English and 11th grade U.S. History.
- Responsible for creating daily lesson plans and preparing students for End-of-Course and Gateway state exams.
Education
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Liberty University
05-2028
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Western Governor’s University
05-2025
Ed.S. - School Counseling
Murray State University
05-2013
M.S. - School Counseling
The University of Tennessee at Martin
05-2011
B.S. - Secondary English
The University of Tennessee at Martin
12-2008
Skills
- Writing clearly and concisely
- Speaking effectively
- Listening attentively
- Openly expressing ideas
- Resolving differences
- Leading group discussions
- Providing feedback
- Problem-solving
- Building rapport
- Working in a multicultural setting
- Organized
- Hardworking
- Professional
Certification
- Tennessee Teaching License, 487 for School Counseling Pre-K-12th grade
- Professional Special Services Provider License, Colorado, #371392
- ESA School Counseling certificate, Washington, #547723G
- California Clear Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- California Teaching License for Secondary English grades 7-12
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
High School Counselor
Maryville High School
07.2025 - Current
High School Counselor
Eagleton College & Career Academy
06.2024 - Current
High School Counselor
Cherokee Trail High School
06.2022 - 04.2024
Gifted and Talented High School Counselor
Grandview High School/Cherokee Trail High School
07.2021 - 06.2022
High School Counselor
South Whidbey High School
06.2020 - 07.2021
Middle School Counselor
Voyager Middle School
05.2019 - 06.2020
Elementary School Counselor
Endeavour and Odyssey Elementary Schools
07.2018 - 05.2019
High School Counselor
Royal High School
07.2015 - 05.2018
High School Counselor
Peabody High School
11.2011 - 05.2015
School Counselor/English Teacher
Gibson County High School
05.2011 - 11.2011
School Counseling Intern
Martin Primary School/Westview High School
12.2010 - 04.2011
Substitute Teacher
Weakley County Schools
09.2008 - 04.2009
M.S. - Educational Leadership
Western Governor’s University
Ed.S. - School Counseling
Murray State University
M.S. - School Counseling
The University of Tennessee at Martin
B.S. - Secondary English
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Ph.D. - General Psychology
Liberty University