Rebekah Goodner
Waldron,AR
Summary
Dedicated counseling professional seeking a position with River Valley Primary Care Services in Waldron, AR, offering a strong background in organizational and individual problem-solving. Proven ability to adapt to diverse roles and implement positive changes that drive success, supported by advanced supervisory, team-building, and interpersonal counseling skills. Committed to fostering a dynamic learning environment within a cutting-edge, integrated medical and counseling setting while ensuring client engagement and goal achievement in alignment with best practices and industry standards. Eager to contribute to client well-being through effective support and guidance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Association Counselor, LAC
Anchored Hope Counseling
Fort Smith, AR
01.2026 - Current
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support mental health and emotional well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies, ensuring client safety and stability.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to clients' unique needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Conducted assessments to identify clients' strengths, challenges, and areas for growth.
High School Special Education Teacher
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, AR
06.2021 - Current
- Design lesson plans for students ranging from K-12th+ grade levels
- Maintain all teaching records, IEPs, conferences, files
- Team leader at an innovative, high-achieving district
- Excellent interpersonal skills with students, families, administrators, teachers, staff
- Flexible classroom environment to meet specific student goals
- Leader in the GHS Transitions Program for students in special
Counseling Intern
Anchored Hope Counseling
Fort Smith, AR
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and developing actionable plans.
- Conducted personalized counseling sessions aimed at resolving client issues and enhancing personal growth.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessments and adjusted approaches as needed.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development to stay current with counseling best practices and methodologies.
- Conducted client consultations and collaborated with other agency professionals to discuss courses of treatment.
Project Program Specialist
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Directed schedule of weekly projects and anticipated timelines for milestones and completion dates for teaching staff and administrators.
- Trained new and veteran teachers and administrators, including monitoring and review of individual performances.
- Spearheaded training initiatives to improve teacher performance and best practices with student assessment portfolios.
- Generated reports to assess performance in order to evaluate and guide in corrections needed.
- Partnered with team members to develop and implement training modules.
Grant Program Coordinator/Teacher Leader
Waldron School District
Waldron, AR
07.2007 - 12.2017
- Designed sessions and trained during District professional learning opportunities.
- Planned new English as a Second Language education programs and set ambitious program goals to establish targets for achievement that adhered to the Arkansas School Improvement Plan.
- Researched and developed ESL Program Policy for Waldron School District, 2013.
- Lead teaching team into developmentally appropriate best practices and family involvement activities within ABC Preschool and ESL Program.
- Maintained accurate student and family records within the reporting system.
- Taught a variety of learners using differentiated instructional techniques & accommodations.
Education
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchberg, VA12-2025
Master of Special Education - K-12
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR12.2022
Master of Science - Advanced Instructional Studies
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2009
Skills
- Team Building/Managing
- Communication
- Organization
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- MS Office/Google Drive/Therapy Appointment
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- HIPAA
- Building rapport
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention techniques
Timeline
Licensed Association Counselor, LAC
Anchored Hope Counseling
01.2026 - Current
Counseling Intern
Anchored Hope Counseling
01.2025 - 12.2025
High School Special Education Teacher
Greenwood High School
06.2021 - Current
Project Program Specialist
Arkansas State University
01.2018 - 07.2021
Grant Program Coordinator/Teacher Leader
Waldron School District
07.2007 - 12.2017
Master of Special Education - K-12
Henderson State University
Master of Science - Advanced Instructional Studies
Henderson State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Arkansas
Masters - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Liberty University