Genevieve K. Heath
Jenkintown
Summary
Developed exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in school environment, focusing on student support and academic success. Capable of designing and implementing effective counseling programs and strategies, as well and teaching high standards and academics. Flexible and hard working to adapt to various roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Esperanza Academy Charter Elementary School
06.2021 - 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.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- 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.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
ESL Teacher
Esperanza Academy Charter School
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Strengthened students' writing abilities through comprehensive essay assignments and detailed evaluation of grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary lesson plans that incorporated elements from various subjects into the ESL curriculum.
- Worked with our dually identified student in Special Ed and ESL services to provide carefully crafted support to meet varying needs.
Classroom Teacher, Grades 1-3
Esperanza Academy Charter School
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Developed personalized behavior plans and approaches to support students with extreme behavioral needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, promoting involvement in their child's education.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Camp Counselor, Ages 3-12
Carson Simpson Farm
06.2010 - 06.2018
Student Teaching: 1st & 4th/5th LS
Fishing Creek Elementary, West Shore
09.2017 - 12.2017
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8
Timothy Academy
05.2016 - 05.2017
Internship, Autism Support
Central Dauphin Middle School, Harrisburg
03.2017 - 05.2017
English Teacher
Indonesia
01.2016 - 01.2016
Education
M.Ed - School Counseling
Eastern University
St. David's, PA05.2021
Bachelor of Science In Education -
Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA05.2017
Skills
- Pursuing licensure for LPC
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Crisis intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Group counseling
- Trauma-informed lens
- Classroom management
Philosophy of Education
Know your students; bring light to their strengths; guide them to find their individual places in this world; teach them each according to their needs.
Timeline
School Counselor
Esperanza Academy Charter Elementary School
06.2021 - Current
ESL Teacher
Esperanza Academy Charter School
06.2020 - 06.2021
Student Teaching: 1st & 4th/5th LS
Fishing Creek Elementary, West Shore
09.2017 - 12.2017
Classroom Teacher, Grades 1-3
Esperanza Academy Charter School
05.2017 - 06.2020
Internship, Autism Support
Central Dauphin Middle School, Harrisburg
03.2017 - 05.2017
Substitute Teacher, Grades K-8
Timothy Academy
05.2016 - 05.2017
English Teacher
Indonesia
01.2016 - 01.2016
Camp Counselor, Ages 3-12
Carson Simpson Farm
06.2010 - 06.2018
M.Ed - School Counseling
Eastern University
Bachelor of Science In Education -
Messiah College
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