yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

results-focused professional with m.a. in educational counseling eager to offer 4+ years of cross-functional experience providing academic, personal, and vocational guidance to at-risk and special needs students, as well as contributing targeted instructional, program development and crisis intervention talents, toward optimizing an employer s success.

 

profile of qualifications

 

         integral leader who identifies, coordinates, and delivers solutions-driven counseling in alignment with individual student needs, along with providing responsible advisement services based on strict academic and organizational standards of practices.

         excellent communicator who establishes nurturing relationships with individuals of varying cultural and economic backgrounds.

         out-of-the-box thinker who plans, prioritizes, and manages diverse tasks within high-pressure crisis environments.

 

key areas of expertise

 

academic counseling                      instructional management                  enrichment workshops                 business communications

individual / group advising         program / goal development           strategic planning / analysis          student / teacher relations

 

professional synopsis

 

 

         utilize broad scope of industry and professional services knowledge toward delivering instruction of development communication and learning skills courses for adult community college students, including coordinating all facets of academic success center (asc) services for 1,500+ students, as well as supervising tasks for 5 student workers and 5 tutors.

         educate students on the use of computerized software programs (i.e. plato) and online learning systems (i.e. myreadinglab, azar interactive), along with conducting critical lab orientations to ensure understanding of key policies and procedures.

         proctor online assessments for career & technical education (cte) high school students, and organize enrichment workshops.

         maximize departmental productivity by cost-effectively selecting and purchasing textbooks and educational resources.

 

 

         contributed strong communication skills toward serving as the rop liaison for rowland unified district high schools, including assisting students with job placement, occupational training, and career guidance, as well as conducting presentations on rob courses and employability skills, and coordinating career fairs, student recruitment, and recognition awards.

 

 

         applied dynamic leadership talents toward engaging in effective classroom management of ed and ld female students, including providing in-class support, advising at-risk individuals with chronic behavior issues, and administering k-tea to new students.

 

 

         expertly advised 800+ students as primary counselor, and provided key interventions for students in crisis, including conferring with both students and parents to troubleshoot and resolve attendance and behavior issues via solutions-focused efforts.

         played a vital role in sustaining seamless operations by accurately administering star math and reading tests to foster students.

         optimized data management efficiency by furnishing up-to-date information regarding foster and homeless youth to staff.

 

education & professional credentials

 

master of arts in educational counseling (4.0 gpa)                                                                                   azusa pacific university

bachelor of arts in psychology (child & adolescent development minor)                california state university, fullerton

 

school counseling credential (professional clear pupil personnel services achieved 2008)

praxis ii: school guidance & counseling exam (passed 2008) • cbest exam (passed 2006)

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

xxx-xxx-xxxx • abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging [ insert job title ] role, and am submitting my resume for your review.

 

i am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and am confident that my proven professional skills and academic credentials can help to achieve your key objectives.  i can offer 4+ years of solid experience in academic, personal, and vocational guidance for at-risk and special needs students, and am well-versed in instructional management, program / goal development, strategic planning / analysis, and student / teacher relations.

 

to complement my background, please note that i hold an m.a. in educational counseling (4.0 gpa) from azusa pacific university and a b.a. in psychology (child & adolescent development minor) from california state university, fullerton.  i also attained school counseling credentials (professional clear pupil personnel services) and successfully passed both the praxis ii school guidance & counseling and cbest exams.  i am also certified in cpr / first aid.

 

currently, as an instructor with los angeles community college district (los angeles southwest college), i utilize my broad scope of industry and professional services knowledge toward delivering instruction of development communication and learning skills courses for adult community college students, including coordinating all facets of academic success center (asc) services for 1,500+ students, as well as supervising tasks of 5 student workers and 5 tutors.  as this is a sampling of my most recent job history, please kindly refer to my enclosed resume for additional experience within cross-functional guidance specialist and counselor aide roles.

 

you will find me to be a results-focused leader who can contribute a track record of organizing complex guidance projects, defining priorities, and meeting goals, along with seamlessly liaising among diverse professionals to consistently deliver high-quality counseling services for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.  for the sum of these aforementioned reasons, i believe i will be an incredible asset to your organization.

 

i look forward to hearing from you, and thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

lejone m. morris