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Amy Wilson

Damascus

Summary

Student-centered guidance counselor with 25 years of experience in student support and advocacy. Expertise in coordinating academic/career programs and events, ensuring college and career readiness for all students while fostering collaborative relationships with faculty and the community. Detail-oriented and known for strong organizational skills and adaptability. Skilled in building master schedules. Experienced in handling challenging administrative, organizational and social demands of students. Familiar with college preparatory requirements and strategies for preparing students for rigors of both university and technical school training, workforce, and military. Focused on keeping students on-track with supportive approach.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Guidance Counselor

South Side Bee Branch School District
Bee Branch, AR
08.2016 - Current

Group and individual counseling, master scheduling development and input into eSchool, AP Coordinator, ACT Coordinator, Workkeys Coordinator, PSAT Coordinator, Concurrent Credit Coordinator (Virtual Arkansas, UACCM, ATU), Virtual Arkansas Registrar, Truancy liaison, 504 Coordinator for 7-12, Community Service Learning Coordinator, Alternative Education liaison and registrar, Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator, School Based Mental Health liaison (referrals and consultation), Summer School Coordinator, Upward Bound Liaison, Title IX Coordinator, Military Famliy Education Coordinator, Drug Testing Coordinator (organize and schedule drug testing for school activity participation and athletes), NCAA Clearinghouse duties for aspiring collegiate athletes, new LAUNCH system coordinator for Student Success Plans, Peer Mentoring organizer, trained Accuplacer examiner, work with administration on accreditation compliance, ensure AAA grade compliance for all athletes and organizations, organize awards ceremonies and graduation, ensure transcript and GPA correctness, in charge of the clothes and food pantry, all scheduling and schedule changes with students, ensure college and career readiness for all students, scholarship coordinator for students, schedule multiple schools and organizations to come in to speak with students including colleges/universities, trade schools, and military reps, schedule career and college fairs, financial aid night coordinator, coordinate various student events (Boys/Girls State, Governor's School, MASH, Petit Jean Youth Tour, etc.), ensure students meet all graduation credits and pre-requisites needed for their desired career outlook, and Course Choice System administrator.

Junior High/High School Guidance Counselor

Greenbrier Public Schools
Greenbrier, AR
08.2006 - 06.2016

Large and small group counseling, individual counseling, building test coordinator (ACT, SAT, ASVAB, PSAT, Aspire, AP, Explore), master scheduling and eSchool entry, scheduling with all students, AP Coordinator in charge of over 500 exams, mark reporting, college/career planning and guidance, Student Intervention Team member, scholarship coordinator, concurrent credit guidance, graduation and awards assembly program coordinator, mental health coordination, mentral health assessment and referrals, SPED/504 teacher coordination, CAP Conference planning

High School Counselor/GT/Softball and Tennis Coach

Clinton School District
Clinton, AR
08.2001 - 06.2006

Large and small group counseling, individual counseling, testing coordinator (ACT, AP, ASVAB, SAT), developing the master schedule and inputting it into school database, report cards, truancy liaison, helping students with scheduling and meeting graduation requirements to ensure success, helping students plan their path for their future and take steps to achieving that goal, liaison with colleges/universities, helping students with scholarships, and maintaining student records. I was also the part-time counselor for Alread School District (K-12) as they were beginning the annexation with Clinton School District. I traveled to that campus once a week during that time before the consolidation. Provide large and small gifted enrichment classes to all K-6 elementary students. Provide enrichment activities for identified Gifted and Talented Students. Duke Talent Search Coordinator, Quiz Bowl Sponsor 4th-12th, AP Coordinator. Coached HS girls softball and HS tennis

Education

Master of Science - Guidance And Counseling

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
12-2006

Certification - Gifted And Talented Education

University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
05-2002

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Physical Education/English (minor)

University of Central Arkansas
Conway
12-1998

High School Diploma -

Nevada School District
Rosston
05-1994

Skills

  • eSchool competency
  • Parent communication
  • Ethical practice
  • Student advocacy
  • Records maintenance
  • Student testing
  • Referrals
  • At risk student support
  • Special education support
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

High School Guidance Counselor

South Side Bee Branch School District
08.2016 - Current

Junior High/High School Guidance Counselor

Greenbrier Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2016

High School Counselor/GT/Softball and Tennis Coach

Clinton School District
08.2001 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Guidance And Counseling

University of Central Arkansas

Certification - Gifted And Talented Education

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Physical Education/English (minor)

University of Central Arkansas

High School Diploma -

Nevada School District
Amy Wilson