Kenneth Hardy

School Counselor

National Heritage Academies

08.2018 - Current

Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
Developed and led workshops on college readiness, significantly increasing college application rates.
Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
Improved student resilience by designing and facilitating group counseling sessions focused on stress management.
Advocated for student needs, resulting in adaptation of school policies to better support student well-being.
Facilitated smooth transitions for new students by developing orientation programs and ongoing support mechanisms.
Fostered supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
Increased awareness of diversity and inclusion issues among student body by implementing targeted educational programs.
Improved student attendance rates by identifying and addressing underlying issues through targeted counseling interventions.
Reduced incidents of bullying through proactive conflict resolution training and mediation services.
Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
Conducted regular evaluations of counseling programs to ensure effectiveness and adapt strategies as needed.
Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.
Conducted individual assessments to identify students' needs, guiding them towards appropriate resources and interventions.
Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Supported students through crisis intervention services, providing immediate assistance and long-term recovery plans.
Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.

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School Counselor

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

High School Diploma -

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School Counselor

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

High School Diploma -

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