KRISTEN N.

BRAZIER
419 ½ 16th Street, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451 757.632.9492 kristennjay@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a professional school counselor in an environment that
encourages collaboration and growth within their students, staff, and community that which will
enable me to provide proper support students require to be successful academically,
socially/personally, and in their future careers.
EDUCATION ________________________________________________________________
Master of Arts: School Counseling Anticipated 05/2018
Regent University - Virginia Beach, Virginia 3.95 GPA
• CACREP Accredited
Bachelor of Science: Information Systems Technology 2015
Regent University - Virginia Beach, Virginia
CERTIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________________
American Red Cross 2017
Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 2017
Understanding & Treating Caregiver Substance Abuse & Trauma: A Focus on the Family
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 2017
Sudden Death on a School Campus: Impact and Response
Virginia Department of Education 2017
Dyslexia Awareness Module
ACT Workshop 2017
ACT College and Career Readiness
Virginia Commonwealth University - Autism Center for Excellence 2017
Autism Spectrum Disorders for Paraprofessionals: Providing Effective Instruction & Supports
Virginia Department of Social Services 2016
CWS5691: Child Abuse & Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting & Responding for Educators
FEMA/Emergency Management Institute 2016
Introduction to Incident Command System
EXPERIENCE _________________________________________________________________
School Counseling Intern 01/2018 to 05/2018
Virginia Beach Public Schools: Tallwood Elementary School
• Prepared and delivered classroom lessons to all K-5th grade classes
• Provided individual counseling and managed crises
• Conducted Academic and Career Plans (ACPs) with rising middle school students
• Collaborated with counselor and administrators to ensure an effective school counseling
and educational program
• Facilitated small group lessons for students sharing common concerns including anger
management, friendship, cyberbullying, and self-control groups
• Scheduled and assisted with 504 meetings
• Contacted parents via emails, phone calls, and individual meetings
• Assisted teachers, support staff, and administration whenever needed
• Advocated for students, teachers, and parents
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School Counseling Intern 08/2017 to 12/2017
Virginia Beach Public Schools: Landstown High School
• Provided weekly individual counseling sessions and crisis management
• Assisted students in conflict resolution
• Presented graduation and college information to Senior class
• Informed students of the multiple post-secondary options
• Informed applicable students of alternative educational programs
• Produced 504 plans and attended 504 meetings
• Developed 11th grade Advisory lesson plan
• Participated in parent-teacher conferences
• Conducted individual academic program planning and updating of 4-year plans
• Tracked students' academic progress
• Met with all students failing a class and formulated an action plan for success
• Processed and delivered transcripts via Parchment
• Proficient knowledge of the student information systems (Synergy)
• Participated in student enrollments
• Produced student schedules and collapsed class sections
• Encouraged students to pursue an advanced diploma and AP courses
• Served as an examiner during the PSATs
• Collaborated with counselors in creating and implementing school counseling activities
School Counseling Practicum Student 01/2017 to 04/2017
Chesapeake Public Schools: Hugo Owens Middle School
• Provided individual counseling to students in 6-8th grade and crisis management
• Provided services to students to encourage the development in academics,
social/personal, and careers
• Prepared guidance lesson plans
• Ran group counseling sessions on organization and study skills
• Exposed students to career exploration and interest inventories using VA Career View
and Virginia Wizard
• Facilitated in student conflict resolution
• Observed classrooms
• Assisted practicum supervisor in carrying out school-wide counseling programs
• Promoted school counseling services through availability in cafeteria, hallways, and
school events
Teacher’s Assistant- Emotional Disability Special Education 08/2016 to 07/2017
Chesapeake Public Schools: Crestwood Middle School
• Administered behavior of students to create a safe classroom environment
• Assisted lead teacher in lesson delivery and organization
• Aided students in understanding lessons and improving study skills
• Maintained files and student records
• Reviewed and edited Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Graded and recorded assignments
• Assisted students in conflict resolution
• Assisted school counselor in creating, preparing, and implementing counseling groups
• Proctored students taking SOLs