Amanda C.

King
For contact information see application. Website: http://ac1998king.weebly.com
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA : Master of Education, Counselor Education, December 2012
Brigham Young University, Provo, UT : Bachelor of Science, Social Work, April 2000
Certifcation/Licensure
Eligible for Probationary Certificate in EC-6 and Special Education EC-12, TEA
Licensed as a School Counselor by the VDOE
National Certified Counselor, through the National Board for Certified Counselors
Educational Work Experience
Elizabeth Scott Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chester, VA
July 2014-February 2015
Lead School Counselor
-Coordinated 504 documentation and services for students with 504 plans.
-Facilitated psychosocial and educational interventions with students related to anger management, social skills, and anxiety,
particularly for students with special needs.
-Developed and implemented a school wide positive behavior program
-Taught a variety of classroom guidance lessons including but not limited to; problem solving, study skills, following directions,
career readiness, and character education.
- Coordinated the schools gifted education program and administered testing as needed.
-Assessed and tracked data related to student achievement of goals following intervention for both individuals and small group.
Swift Creek Elementary School, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chester, VA
March 2014-June2014
School Counselor
- Worked as assistant State testing coordinator.
-Taught a variety of classroom guidance lessons.
- Coordinated and developed school counseling interventions with other staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
- Participated in and led effective school-wide Positive Behavior Intervention & Support discipline program.
Enon Elementary Schoool, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Chester, VA
August 2012-December 2012
School Counseling Internship
-Developed and conducted a problem-based learning group to address anger management with 4th grade students.
-Taught a variety of classroom guidance lessons including bullying, problem solving, study skills, responsibility, following directions,
career readiness, and character education.
- Coordinated and developed school counseling interventions with other staff, parents, and community stakeholders.
Elizabeth Davis Middle School, CCPS, Chester, VA
January 2012- May 2012
School Counseling Internship
--Developed and conducted counseling interventions specifically for students identified for operation graduation.
-Conducted a social skills group for 7th grade boys in the SPED program. Conducted a group for 8th grade girls on bullying.
-Provided classroom guidance instruction on topics of Internet safety, transitions to middle and high school, diversity, and study skills.
Other Work Experience
Region Ten Community Services Board, Charlottesville, VA
Sept. 2001- January 2005
Mental Health Services Specialist Level III
-Taught daily living skills to clients with a diagnosed mental illness in group-home setting.
-Formulated and carried out individual treatment plans and conducted group house meetings and individual service planning meetings.
-Linked clients with other physical and mental health services and administered medications.
-Transitioned mental health clients out of group home environment into independent community living.
Woodland Park Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center, Salt Lake City, UT
June 2000- April 2001.
Social Services Director
-Evaluated residents for possible needs related to nursing care adjustment and psychosocial well being while receiving care.
-Oversaw well being and treatment of residents with mental health diagnosis. Provided discharge planning and advocated for
residents. Supervised other social service staff.

Related Volunteer Experience

Healthy Lifestyles PTA Chair, Scarborough Elementary, NISD

July 2016-Present

Chesterfield County School District Parent/Teacher Volunteer

Sept. 2010-June 2015

Seminary Instructor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,

August 2014-June 2015

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, YW Program, Chesterfield, VA

Young Women Stake Camp Director

January 2011-August 2014

Special Friends Mentoring Program, Harrowgate Elementary School, CCPS, Chester, VA January 2009- February 2012
Community Mentor

Additional Certification & Skills

Awards & Professional Affiliations

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Familiar with Blackboard
Member of the American School Counselor Association
Certified in Adult and Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Member of Counseling Academic and Prof. Honor Society