Tiana A.

Cunningham ___
9635 Haverhill Lane, Alpharetta, GA 30022
770.255.4652 (h)
404.324.3527(c)
s8vdntyme@yahoo.com
www.tianacunningham.weebly.com
Education
Capella University
Master of Science in School Counseling (PreK - 12); G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
Minneapolis, MN; June 2016

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Science in Habilitative Sciences (Concentration in Psychology)
Boone, NC; December 2000

Work Experience
Gwinnett County Schools (Discovery High School) Lawrenceville, GA; January 2017 - Present
School Counselor
Collaborate with parents and other stakeholders to ensure student success
Administer tests/assessments as needed
Present classroom core curriculum (BRIDGE Bill)
Assist students with academic planning, credit checklists, and career exploration
Provide individual counseling and crisis response to students as needed
Provide college recommendation letters for students as needed

Gwinnett County Schools August 2016 January 2017

School Counselor Substitute
Collaborated with parents and other stakeholders to ensure student success
Assist students with academic planning, credit checklists, and completion of graduation applications
Provided individual counseling and crisis response to students as needed
Provided college recommendations to students as needed
Parkview High School (Lilburn, GA; August 2016 October 2016)
South Gwinnett High School (Snellville, GA; December 2016)
Parkview High School (Lilburn, GA; January 2017)

Milton High School (Fulton County Schools) Milton, GA; October 2014 January 2016
Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Assist teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students according to IEPs.
Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.

Northview High School (Fulton County Schools) Alpharetta, GA; January 2011 - October 2014
School Nutrition Food Service Worker
Prepare school lunches according to established procedures per Federal /State regulations
Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in sanitary conditions

Cunningham Household Alpharetta, GA; September 2005 January 2011

Homemaker
Manage schedules and logistics for family.
Motivate, coach, and counsel children.

Your Friends and Neighbors, Inc. Roswell, GA; April 2005 - September 2005
Case Manager Supervisor
Responsible for the supervision of group home employees and residents
Coordinate and monitor work schedules, hours worked, company credit card usage, and all group home/apartment logistics
Foothills Area Program Morganton, NC 28655; March 2002 April 2005
CAP-MR/DD/MR-MI Case Manager, QDDP
Responsible for comprehensive needs assessments; provide case management as needed for clients and complete
documentation and reporting of services for Medicaid.
Develop; monitor, review, and revise individualized Treatment plans to satisfy North Carolina standards and guidelines.

Counseling & Counseling Related Experience

Gwinnett County Public Schools
North Gwinnett High School (600 hours); Suwanee, GA; January 2016 June 2016

Individual Counseling
- Counseled students in grades 10 through 12, using solution-focused brief, reality, and person-centered approaches to
address attendance, academic performance, and retention.
Group Counseling
- Developed and led an all-girls 9th grade Self-Esteem group focusing on defining self-esteem, self-talk, and self-confidence.
- Participated in counselor led Academic Success Skills weekly small groups. Topics included time management, how to
study, note taking, and goal setting/plan of action.
Classroom Guidance
- Participated in classroom guidance lesson plans addressing high school academic planning with credit checklists, Move On
When Ready enrollment info, accessing PSAT scores, Kahn Academy, and completing a Career Cruising assessment.
Other Activities
- Participated in monthly Lunch and Learn staff meetings.
- Participated in weekly school counselors meeting and offered input when applicable.
- Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as student scheduling, Parent Night, and National School Counselor Week
activities.

North Gwinnett Middle School (100 hours); Sugar Hill, GA; October 2015 December 2015

Individual Counseling
- Counseled students in grades 6 through 8, using solution-focused brief, reality, and person-centered approaches to
address peer conflict, poor academic performance, and classroom behavior.
Group Counseling
- Counseled a number of students and groups in short-term crisis and grief situations.
Classroom Guidance
- Led and co-led classroom guidance focused on a Bullying curriculum for 6th graders. Stressed the differences between
bullying, conflicts, and teasing. Over a 10-week period co-taught lessons on organization, studying basics, and leadership
during weekly advisement.
Other Activities
- Participated in staff meetings. Participated in weekly school counselors meeting and offered input about upcoming
events and classroom guidance. Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as student scheduling, Christmas Store for
families in need, and peer leaders.

Professional Development
Membership in American School Counselor Association (2015 - Present)
Membership in Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Upsilon Chi Chapter, Capella University (2015 - Present)
Membership in Georgia School Counselor Association (2016)
School Counseling GACE assessment passed on Professional Level (2016)
Special Workshops - Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Webinar presented by Kaye Randall, LISW-CP (2016)