Amy C.

Ayers
6634 Heron Point Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
acayers27@yahoo.com
843-283-0928
acayers.weebly.com

COUNSELING EXPERIENCE
Professional School Counselor | 2014 Present

Forestbrook Middle School, 6th 8th grade

Palmettos Finest (2013-2014 School Year), National Blue Ribbon (2015-2016 School Year)

- Facilitate school counseling program that provides services to students and strategies on how to
develop their personal/social, academic and career needs
- Member of Administrative Leadership Team that collaborates with teachers and parents on
methods that will best serve students
- Assist in building schools master schedule for 1300 students
- Design and create quarterly guidance newsletter and guidance website:
http://guidinggatorsatfms.weebly.com
- Assist students in their academic and personal success by administering academic advisement
and individual/small group counseling
- School Testing Coordinator, prepare and implement statewide testing (CogAT, PSAT, EOC, NAEP,
SCPASS and SCREADY) and supervise implementation of IEP/ILP/504 testing accommodations
- Coordinate 5th grade transition events to provide a smooth and successful adjustment for
students from Elementary to Middle school
- Implemented first Job Shadowing Day for 8th grade students to learn about a variety of careers
and educational opportunities
- Collect, organize and analyze student data and schedule students accurately

North Myrtle Beach Middle School, 6th 8th grade

- Implemented career development model by hosting speakers for Career Day that provided work
based learning opportunities for students to learn the importance of higher education and diverse
career opportunities
- Conducted Individual Graduation Plan meetings to ensure students current and prospective
course enrollment which proved beneficial to their personal/social, academic and career goals
- Mediated matters between students, parents, and teachers to reach an acceptable and productive
outcome
- Advised and assisted students in exploring their high school, college, and career options that
would best fit their desired interests

St. James High School, Professional Student Internship

- Provided individual counseling to a diverse student body regarding managing and overcoming
challenges
- Conducted Individual Graduation Plan meetings with students and parents to ensure prospective
course enrollment to be beneficial to their personal/social, academic and career goals
- Increased academic performance by facilitating small groups with at risk students, focusing on
goal setting and organizational skills
- Organized academic fair for rising 9th graders at St. James Middle School that provided them with
information that would prove to be beneficial for their high school career
Seaside Elementary School, Professional Student Internship
- Conducted guidance lessons for K-5th graders in an effort to educate them on topics of: behavior,
responsibility, needs/wants and communication skills
- Counseled students on processing and overcoming personal struggles
- Assisted with the preparation of PASS testing for 3-5th graders, by gathering accommodations for
students with IEPs, 504s, and ILPs
- Coordinated speakers for 5th grade Career Fair that provided students with exposure to different
career opportunities

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Victim Advocate | 2008-2014

Horry County Solicitors Office, Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse Team

- Provided emotional support while counseling victims concerning their mental and physical
well-being resulting from their victimization
- Conducted interviews with victims and witnesses on behalf of the State in seeking additional
information in support of pending cases
- Provided liaison services between the Solicitors Office, Police Departments and Department of
Social Services, to aid victims and their families with additional support
- Conducted mock trials with victims and witnesses to ensure their understanding of the criminal
proceedings

EDUCATION

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA M.Ed. School Counseling | 2013

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA M.A. Human Services: Marriage and Family | 2011
Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies | 2007

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
South Carolina Department of Education
Educator Certificate: Guidance, Elementary and Secondary, Masters +30 | 07/2016 06/2021

Center for Credentialing and Education

Global Career Development Facilitator | 05/2015

AFFILIATIONS

American Association of Christian Counselors

American School Counselor Association
Notary Public of South Carolina
Palmetto State School Counselor Association