Molly Davis
Salem, IN
Summary
Proficient School Counselor offering several years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on social emotional learning, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Brownstown Central Community Schools
07.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychologists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students with learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
Preschool Teacher
Growing Minds Preschool
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
School Counselor Intern
New Albany Floyd County Schools
12.2019 - 05.2020
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
Intensive Intervention Assistant
West Clark Community Schools
02.2015 - 12.2019
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Child Caregiver
Kids Connection Childcare
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN05-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS05-2017
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, IN05-2015
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek High School
Sellersburg, IN06-2011
Skills
- Counseling
- Student advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Suicide prevention
- Guidance curriculum
Certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified
- AED/First Aide
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Brownstown Central Community Schools
07.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Growing Minds Preschool
07.2020 - 03.2021
School Counselor Intern
New Albany Floyd County Schools
12.2019 - 05.2020
Intensive Intervention Assistant
West Clark Community Schools
02.2015 - 12.2019
Child Caregiver
Kids Connection Childcare
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Institute Certified
- AED/First Aide
Master of Science - School Counseling
Indiana University, Southeast
Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Ottawa University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma -
Silver Creek High School
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