Tesia Williams seeks a role as a guidance counselor. She has over 10 years of experience mentoring students from elementary through college level in various educational environments. Her experience includes providing counseling, crisis intervention, mentoring programs, and helping students with college and career planning. She is skilled in areas such as needs assessments, scheduling, relationship building, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

1. Tesia Williams
3911 Hessmer Ave. Apt.114, Metairie, LA 70002
Cell: (302) 544-2167 – tesia.hill@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Guidance Counselor with experience mentoring students ranging from elementary to
college level, both individually and in small mixed groups. Excellent time-management,
planning, and presentation skills, written and interpersonal communication proficiency,
and a dynamic ability to build positive rapport with several different populations. Seeking
a role in an educational environment to apply a passion for providing students with the
best path for their educational endeavors to grow and flourish.
Summary of Skills
• College applications
• Needs assessments
• Crisis intervention
• Mentoring programs
• Scheduling
• Goal setting
• Registration and placements
• Relationship building
• Federal, State, and local requirements
• Community partnerships
Experience
Tulane Parenting Education Program August 2014- present
 Provide assessment,planning, education, referrals, advocacy for clients
 Plan, design, and present education programs as appropriate
 Conduct educationalgroups pertaining to attachment models
 Participate in trainings, case presentations and otherstaff-related meetings
 Create and complete documentation including: progress notes,monthly reports, and closure forms
Odyssey Charter School Internship January 2014-May 2014
Individual, Group, and Classroom Guidance Counseling
 Counsel students in grades K through 7, using solution-focused and person-centered
approaches,to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem,and
attendance.
 Advise and assist numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying,
friendship issues, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior issues.
 Direct weekly Loss group that targeted students who had recently lost a loved one.
 Completed and won a grant from the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
 Aided with the planning and facilitation of Alcohol Prevention Week for middle school.
 Case Management and Special Education, Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s),and
Section 504
o Participate in team meetings for Initial and Annual IEP’s,School-Based Problem
Brandywine Counseling and Community Services July 2012-March 2014
 Evaluate assigned clients as required to formulate treatment goals/objectives

2. Tesia Williams
3911 Hessmer Ave. Apt.114, Metairie, LA 70002
Cell: (302) 544-2167 – tesia.hill@gmail.com
 Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to carry out therapeutic goals,offer education,and
support.
 Provide resources regarding employment, health care services,transportation,education, food/clothes,
pregnancy,drug/alcohol meetings
 Advocate for clients and coordinate services outside of BCCS
 Monitor client urine drug screen results
 Participate in trainings, case presentations and otherstaff-related meetings
 Methadone maintenance treatment principles, standards,and best practices
 Create and complete documentation including: progress notes and discharge planning
Connections, CSP Inc. September 2010 – June 2012
 To provide ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment,planning,
implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.
 Assess needs forservices
 Observe behavior and direct proper behavior modification
 Prepare progress notes in DAP format
 Ability to interpret legal or medical documents
 Write up reports and professional correspondence
Center for Black Culture and Research at WVU August 2006 – May 2009
 Held key responsibility in this small group for helping facilitate the young minorities just
beginning their collegiate career to becoming accustomed and adjusted to their new
surroundings.
 Taught lessons and distributed assignments in regards to finances and time management to
the students. Observe behavior and direct proper behavior modification
 Write up reports and professional correspondence
Education
Master of Education: Elementary and Secondary School Counseling, Wilmington
University- 3.8 GPA
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology and Criminology and Investigations. West Virginia
University
Certifications
• Ancillary Certification Guidance Counselor for the State of Louisiana. AN 549597
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association