TESS W.

SHORT
7725 Rolling Hill Road
N. Prince George, Virginia 23860
434-414-2533 (telephone number)
guidnu03@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as the Instructional Specialist for School Counseling to lead the school counseling program across
all levels and ensure all students and families receive high-quality resources, support, and information to make
decisions about their academic and career options.

BACKGROUND SUMMARY
1) Successful experience working with faculty, staff and students from diverse populations
2) Demonstrates the ability communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
3) Experience developing and implementing academic, personal/social and career counseling to students
4) Commitment to working with students and community agencies that promote student success
5) Strong ability to proficiently utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Hopewell Public Schools (Hopewell High School); Hopewell, Virginia August 2017-Present
Director of School Counseling/Guidance Manager
Provides academic, social/emotional, career counseling to facilitate student growth and overall success; Works with
counselors to develop a comprehensive school counseling program at elementary, middle and high school;
Develops and implements professional development supports for schools to achieve school counseling programs
and services consistent with American School Counseling Association (ASCA) and the Virginia School Counselors
Association (VSCA; Gathers and edits information for the annual middle school and high school Program of Studies;
Collects data and prepares reports related to accomplishments, trends, and needs of students. Ensures systems
are restored to ensure accurate student academic records in PowerSchool(e.g. transcripts, credentials),Developed a
strategic plan for the systemic delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program; Thorough knowledge of
local, state and federal standards (FERPA, IDEA, McKinney-Vento Act, ESL); laws concerning student rights and
confidentiality, as well as, other state and federal mandates; Trains School Counselors (all levels) on new data
system (PowerSchool); Provides professional development opportunities to address concerns from needs
assessments; Serves as Chairperson of John Tyler Early College Program and Bryant & Stratton Jump Start Program;
Member of Administrative and Leadership Teams; Works closely with TECH Team to ensure transcripts, classes,
attendance are entered correctly; Organizes College and Career Expo, SAT Day, College Night, honor roll activities,
National Decision Day and Parent Nights;

Henrico County Public Schools (Hermitage High School); Henrico, Virginia July 2016 - 2017
School Counselor (last name C- Ha)
Planned, organized and delivered a comprehensive school counseling program based on
the Standards for School Counseling Programs; Assisted student with personal/social,
career and academics and post-secondary education and beyond (Common Applications,
Parchment, etc..); Provided ongoing workshops and professional development for stakeholders
(teachers, students, families, community agencies); Work within the beliefs, philosophy and
mission statements that have been developed by the school counseling department to align
with the school and division’s mission statements; Assisted students in acquiring the academic
preparation essential to select from a variety of educational and employment options upon
completion of high school; Effectively use technology to communicate, plan and manage
programs and presentations; Developed with consultation from the school counseling director,
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data-driven action plans that align with school and school counseling program goals, impact
closing the gap issues, and allow effective monitoring of student’s progress; Assisted students
in defining individual goals reflecting their interests, skills, aptitudes and work values; Provide
regular result reports to administrators, teachers and appropriate stakeholders; Ensured student
academic program planning is provided to assist each student in selecting appropriate and
challenging courses based upon their educational and career goals; Collected and utilized data to
link the school counseling program to students’ academic success; Provided leadership, intervention
and support when crisis counseling is needed for students; Monitored impact issues such as academic
achievement, discipline referrals and attendance and assist with and support appropriate intervention;

Henrico County Public Schools (John Rolfe Middle School); Henrico, Virginia August 2011-June 2016
School Counseling Director
Provide classroom guidance lessons for students based on academic, career and
personal/social domains; Create innovative presentations for students and
faculty; Teach study skills, test taking tips and strategies to students; Develop
and implement school’s master schedule; Manage and direct school counseling
staff; Use data to determine the needs of the students; Organize and coordinate
Curriculum Expo and Footprints Camp for students and parents; Provide Staff
Development activities for faculty and staff; Member ofIndividualized Education
Plan (IEP) Team; Assist students with career exploration and course/ program
planning; Facilitate individual and group counseling for students; Establish
collaborative relationships with stakeholders; Serve as Homebound, 504 and
Child Study Chairperson; Member of Leadership and Safety Teams; Mentorship
coordinator; Co-Chairperson for annual Career Fair;

Prince George County Public Schools (JEJ Moore Middle School), Prince George, Virginia August 2007-July 2011
Professional School Counselor (Exceptional Education)
Provided individual and group counseling to students with academic, personal, and/or
social needs; Prepared and adjusted schedules for students; Conducted orientation and
workshops; Member ofIndividualized Education Plan (IEP) Team; Created and presented
workshops for faculty, parents and students; Coordinated and implemented the ASK
(After School Knowledge) Tutoring Program; Served as School Testing Coordinator (STC)
for Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.

Cumberland County Public Schools (Cumberland Middle School), Cumberland, Virginia August 2005-June 2007
Professional School Counselor (6-8)
Provided individual and group counseling to students with academic, personal, and
social needs;Provided leadership as the GEAR-UP Site Coordinator; Member of
Gifted/Talented Committee; Taught study skills and test taking strategies through
classroom guidance lessons; Served as Peer Mediator Advisor and School
Testing Coordinator (STC) for Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia August 2011- May 2015

Masters of Individualized Studies (Magna Cum Laude)
Area of Concentration: Exceptional Education/Educational Leadership

Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia

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Masters of Education (Summa Cum Laude) May 2000- May 2003

Area of Concentration: Community & School Counseling K-12

Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia

Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) August 1996 – May 2000
Area of Concentration: Agriculture/Animal Science (Pre-Vet)

AWARDS
Certificate of Appreciation (American Legion Post 146) May 2018
Commending Resolution Presented by VA House of Delegates, Richmond, Virginia February 2017
Golden Apple Award (December); Hermitage High School, Henrico, Virginia December 2016
ABCD Award (October); Hermitage High School, Henrico, Virginia October 2016
ASCA 2016, VA Representative for School Counselor of the Year, Washington, DC January 2016
VSCA 2015 Secondary School Counselor of the Year, Henrico, Virginia May 2015
Christie Award Nomination, John Rolfe Middle School, Henrico, Virginia May 2013
Guiding Light Award, Virginia State University, Petersburg, Virginia
Outstanding Service Award (Fort Lee), Prince George Public Schools, Fort Lee, Virginia
Teacher of the Year, Prince George County Public Schools, Prince George, Virginia May 2008-May 2009
Teacher of the Year, JEJ Moore Middle School, Prince George, Virginia May 2008-May 2009
Teacher of the Year, Cumberland Middle School, Cumberland, Virginia May 2006 – May 2007

MEMBERSHIPS
Virginia School Counselors Association (VSCA)
American School Counselors Association (ASCA)
Kappa Alpha Delta