Shawnta Dione Clarke

1801 Saint Marlo Court.

Conyers, Georgia 30013
shawnta_clarke@yahoo.com
678-372-4759
Objective: To obtain a position as a school counselor in a collaborative & positive school environment that allows me to
provide students academic, social- emotional, and post-secondary planning support to empower them to
become successful adults via individual counseling, groups, and classroom lessons, while also partnering with
staff and families to maximize student achievement.

Core Strengths:

Active Listener
Excellent Instructor
Skilled Learning Strategist

Time Manager
Analytical Thinker
Effective Communicator

Education & Training:

School Counseling
Special Education Teacher Certification
ESOL Endorsement
Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Capella University
University of Georgia
DeKalb County School
Albany State University

Present
May 2010
May 2010
December 2004

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Athens, Georgia
Clarkston, Georgia
Albany, Georgia

Achievements:

Teacher Mentor 2013 - 2016

Junior Council/Prom Coordinator, 2010 to 2013
9th Grade Academy Teacher of the Month, December 2012
Special Education Teacher of the Month, September 2011

Work History
Student Support Specialist Tucker High School
DeKalb County School System
Tucker High School
January 2016 to Present

Assists in integrating the prevention and intervention philosophy, research-based programs and services into strategic plan for school
improvement.

Provides individual and group support to students.

Ensures the delivery of prevention and intervention programs and services to reduce drug use, violence and at-risk behaviors in schools;
assists with the implementation of other assistance programs for students

Provides professional learning opportunities to school based personnel; assists schools in adopting research based strategies to reduce
problem behaviors exhibited by students

Fosters collaboration efforts with community agencies and organizations to implement programs and services in response to needs analysis
data.

Assists with crisis intervention at the local school and district level.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Implement and monitor RTI interventions and preventions.

Implement and monitor 504 plans

Special Education Teacher (Clarkston High School)
DeKalb County School System
Stone Mountain, Georgia
August 2009 to January 2016

Utilized comprehensive teaching expertise to implement innovative educational initiatives to facilitate and improve student achievement

Developed and monitored Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs); collected and monitored data pertaining to IEP caseload students

Initiated and facilitated IEP meetings, parent meetings

Co-taught and collaborated planning in a Science Interrelated position

Taught Consumer Math to students in resource setting

Taught Vocational Skills to students in resource setting

Case Manager
Genesis Shelter
Atlanta, GA
February 2006 to August 2009

Conducted strength-base assessments and interviews

Provided resources and referrals to help clients reach their goals

Provided follow-up by monitoring clients progress

Facilitated individual and group support sessions

Provided intensive case management

Developed client centered action plans with goals.

Taught socially acceptable behavior employing techniques such as: behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

Planned and conducted activities for a balanced program of instruction

Maintained accurate and complete client records and prepared reports on clients and activities as required by laws, district policies, and
administrative regulations.
Truancy Officer
Mt. Olive Outreach
Albany, GA
December 2004 to December 2005

Investigated students by conducting field inspections via home and school visits

Provided follow-up by monitoring and documenting client attendance

Facilitated and implemented recreational and creative therapy

Partnered with Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Courts (including testifying in court), and Dougherty County School System