Hillary Hickling
Discovery Bay,ST.ANN
Summary
Gifted School Counselor with 15 years of expertise providing group and individual counseling to promote success among students. Proven leader focused on establishing and maintaining school counseling program objectives in collaboration with administrators, teachers and parents. Results-oriented when reviewing reports on the effectiveness of the counseling program to determine areas for improvement. Respectful active listener when counseling students and interacting with parents and administrators.
Dedicated School Counseling professional driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success. Bringing 15 rewarding years success in special educational settings.
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting counseling program objectives by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Marcus Garvey Technical High School
St Ann's Bay , Jamaica
09.2012 - Current
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
Residential Counselor
Oak Plains Academy
Clarksville , Tennessee
04.2008 - 09.2010
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Washington Irving High School
New York, New York 09.1979 - 04.1982
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Human Services
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, Maryland 09.1988 - 05.1990
Complete One Year Of A Two Years Masters In Social - Social Work
Norfork State University
Norfolk. Virginia 09.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor Of Science - Social Work
Coppin State University
Baltimore Maryland 09.1990 - 05.1993
Skills
Counseling and therapy
Group therapy facilitator
Mediation and crisis intervention
Student records management
Alcohol and substance abuse
Professional referral network
Team collaboration and leadership
Individual and family support
Individualized education programs
Diverse groups presentations
Technologies integration and adaptation
Maintaining confidentiality
Performance Evaluations
Middle school education
Solutions-focused
Crisis Intervention
Secondary education
Career guidance
Career planning
Academic advisement
Elementary education
Mediation
Student counseling
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
- Jamaica Teachers Association
- Jamaica Association of Guidance Counsellors
Certification
Parents, Children and Divorce
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Marcus Garvey Technical High School
09.2012 - Current
Residential Counselor
Oak Plains Academy
04.2008 - 09.2010
Complete One Year Of A Two Years Masters In Social - Social Work
Norfork State University
09.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor Of Science - Social Work
Coppin State University
09.1990 - 05.1993
Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Human Services
Baltimore City Community College
09.1988 - 05.1990
Diploma - Nursing
Washington Irving High School
09.1979 - 04.1982