Kimberly Grace is a licensed school counselor with nearly five years of experience in education. She utilizes an innovative and student-led counseling style along with analytical skills to address student needs and implement a multi-tier collaborative system of care. Her experience includes serving as a counselor at multiple schools where she developed counseling programs, guidance lessons, and collaborated with others to support students.
601. Finally . . . We "Met Growth" Again!
After 3 years of stagnating in school growth, our staff stepped back, regrouped and looked at ourselves differently. While we are not where we want to be, we Met Growth this year and raised our performance grade. The "plan of attack" caused us to take a fresh look at our processes and procedures. We will share how we turned things around.
Presenter(s): Patricia Underwood
Location: Arrowhead
502. Improve Your AIM on School Improvement
"Different Thinking for Different Results" will share common characteristics / practices found in K12 High Performing, Rapidly Improving, and High Reliability Schools. There are no silver bullets, but this session will help schools reflect on their Culture, Leadership, Rigor, Community practices, and the WHY of needing to increase staff's capacity for the sake of improving student learning. CHANGED People, Change People - Be Intentional.
Presenter(s): Norman McDuffie
Location: Grandover West
This presentation will discuss strategies for promoting collaboration between stakeholders, topics that relate to effective collaboration, and resources and/or references that address these topics and can help instructors grow professionally.
601. Finally . . . We "Met Growth" Again!
After 3 years of stagnating in school growth, our staff stepped back, regrouped and looked at ourselves differently. While we are not where we want to be, we Met Growth this year and raised our performance grade. The "plan of attack" caused us to take a fresh look at our processes and procedures. We will share how we turned things around.
Presenter(s): Patricia Underwood
Location: Arrowhead
502. Improve Your AIM on School Improvement
"Different Thinking for Different Results" will share common characteristics / practices found in K12 High Performing, Rapidly Improving, and High Reliability Schools. There are no silver bullets, but this session will help schools reflect on their Culture, Leadership, Rigor, Community practices, and the WHY of needing to increase staff's capacity for the sake of improving student learning. CHANGED People, Change People - Be Intentional.
Presenter(s): Norman McDuffie
Location: Grandover West
This presentation will discuss strategies for promoting collaboration between stakeholders, topics that relate to effective collaboration, and resources and/or references that address these topics and can help instructors grow professionally.
A philosophy on the role and scope of the school counselor in the modern school system. A focus on academic, career, and personal/social domains. Building a collaborative, community environment for diverse families and schools.
1. KIMBERLY GRACE
Kimberly.grace@ymail.com.co
Compassionate, innovative school counselor committed to the holistic well being of students through
the construction of a multi-tier collaborative system of care in order to effectively support
academically rich individuals who are globally conscious and academically prepared to compete on a
global scale.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SKILLS
Book Talk, Hands of Love
Guidance Lesson
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
• Professional Certificate, Counselor Education | Exp. 06.19
• Facilitator, Certified Career Development
• Facilitator, Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children | Child Sexual Abuse
• Specialist, Dropout Prevention
COUNSELOR IN ACTION:
(803) 467 - 8045
Licensed School Counselor
• Student-led counselor
with nearly five years of
experience in education
• Utilizes innovative
leadership style and
analytical skills to
address student needs
• Multi-tier collaborative
style of leadership to
maximize student
outcomes
HIGHLIGHTS
• Praised for utilizing my highly, energetic interpersonal skills to design and implement student
group sessions on healthy living, behavior management, social skills, and academic
achievement
• Identified, analyzed, and evaluated student behaviors within the classroom, and constructed
both behavioral and academic plans to ensure student success
• Effectively collaborated with school officials and team members to construct and coordinate
school sponsored events to increase student engagement, to enhance community awareness,
and to showcase student career opportunities
• Served within a series of supporting roles such as Assistant Test Administrator, Co-Chair of
Response to Intervention (RTI) team, and as a Positive Behavior Interventions & Support (PBIS)
team member to address the holistic needs of the student population through the adoption of
best practices
• Implemented the first Gay-Straight Alliance Organization (GSA) in Richland School District One
Education Specialist in Counselor Education 2014 -Present
University of South Carolina
Masters in Counselor Education (K-12) 2009 - 2011
South Carolina State University
Bachelor of Art in Mass Communication 2005 – 2009
Claflin University
2. School Counselor Aug. 2015 – Present
Pine Grove | W.S. Sandel Elementary
• Served a dual role as a counselor for both elementary schools in an effort to increase student outcomes
and to address the social needs of the students
• Effectively coordinated and conducted need assessments with staff, parents, and student
• Developed, implemented, and presented guidance lessons aligned to State Standards to educate students
on the character, behavior, and social skills
Freshman Academy Counselor Aug. 2013 – July 2015
Lower Richland High School
• Conducted individualized graduation plan conferences for all freshmen students to ensure academic
success and to support the growing needs of students
• Implemented and facilitated Single Gender Classes based on research data and best practices
• Served as a Field Study Coordinator for the Freshman Academy to better identify, analyze, and evaluate
student outcomes
School Counselor Jan. 2012 – June 2013
Cheraw High School
• Served as a Guidance Administrator for South Carolina Virtual School
• Collaboratively developed and compiled content for scholarship and financial aid workshops for students
and parents
• Developed additional counseling curriculum for the team in order to effectively enhance guidance
department practices, policies, and protocols
Cohort Member Visionary Leadership Program 2014 – Present
Active Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2009 – Present
Member, American School Counselor Association 2009 – Present
Member, Palmetto State School Counselor Association 2009 – Present
Cheerleading Mentor, W.J. Keenan High School 2006 – Present
ACCOLADES
MCJROTC Faculty Award May 2012 - 2013
Graduated Cum Laude, Claflin University May 2009
Alice Carson Tisdale Honors’ College Academic Scholarship 2005 - 2009
Silver Award , Girls Scouts of America May 2003
EXPERIENCE
LEADERSHIP ROLES & AFFILIATIONS