Vanta Rogers has over 15 years of experience as a licensed school counselor working with children, adolescents, and adults using individual, family, and group therapy. She currently works as a counselor for the Wake County Public School System, where she counsels students on academic, social, and mental health issues. Prior to her current role, she worked as a teacher assistant and held counseling roles with the Upward Bound Program at North Carolina State University. She holds a Master's degree in School Counseling from North Carolina Central University and a Bachelor's degree from Saint Augustine's University.
This workshop will explore the barriers and opportunities within our schools and in our communities to building relationships and partnerships with our families. It is essential to engage family members in culturally responsive ways as partners in the healing process but the traditional methods of reaching families are not effective, especially for students and families experiencing trauma. Participants will hear personal stories, reflect on how our beliefs and practices impact families, and learn concrete strategies to engage and empower families.
This workshop will explore the barriers and opportunities within our schools and in our communities to building relationships and partnerships with our families. It is essential to engage family members in culturally responsive ways as partners in the healing process but the traditional methods of reaching families are not effective, especially for students and families experiencing trauma. Participants will hear personal stories, reflect on how our beliefs and practices impact families, and learn concrete strategies to engage and empower families.
1. Vanta M. Rogers
(919) 622-8561 751 Longitude Way Raleigh, NC 27610 vantarogers@yahoo.com
Licensed School Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health working with children, adolescents and adults
using a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, family and group therapy sessions.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
COUNSELOR and COUNSELOR INTERN | 2001-PRESENT
Counsel students grades K-8 using person-centered and solution-focused approaches,to address issues such as academic
performance, social skills, self-esteem, career exploration, attendance,eating disorders and coping with mental illness
Develop and facilitate classroom guidance assist students to deal with bullying, friendship issues,stress management,
time management, conflict resolution, and suicide prevention
Complete suicide and child protective services assessments in crisis situations to refer and assist families in receiving
assistance and support
Consult with parents, teachers and administrators to develop evidenced-based strategies to encourage student success
Prepare student schedules and advise students and parents on class registration
Evaluate students who are at risk of retention by providing individual counseling,tutoring resources,additional supports
Participate in meetings for Initial and Annual IEP’s, 504s and other exceptionalities
Serve as a test administrator, assist with academic advising and facilitation class registration
Currently serve as a mentor to first year counselors and train first year student services staff including but not limited to
counselors,social workers, guidance techs and data managers
Serve in various capacities as the 504 Coordinator, Step Team Advisor, Advisorfor NJHS and Advisorfor Girls’
Mentoring Program
Plan and facilitate parent education workshops, student group sessions, and teachertrainings
Development and participation in outreach programming
Collectively raised over $20,000 in funds for supporting students’families for Christmas, Thanksgiving and other crisis
assistance as needed overthe past 15 years
TEACHER ASSISTANT | 1997-2000
Presented subject matter to students underthe direction and guidance of teachers,using lectures, discussions and
supervised role-playing techniques
Differentiated instruction to students with special needs including those with English as a Second Language and those
with physical and mental disabilities
Assisted the classroom teacherwith daily instructional activities
Provided one on one tutoring for students in all academic areas
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANT ACADEMIC COORDINATOR and SUMMER COUNSELOR | 2009-2015
Collaborated with Upward Bound Program Directors to educate students and parents on early intervention, the Pre-
College program for higher education and establishing career goals
Assisted in Saturday Academy program with developing academic skill development, college application preparation,
enrollment, cultural enrichment and the summer residential academy
Developed academic activities and schedule for year round and summer programs
Evaluated program effectiveness on a regular basis
Promoted program community involvement by coordinating outside resources and support through outreach and
education
Monitored program participant academic progress and completion of program requirements through phone calls, follow
up visits and providing individualized support as needed
2. Vanta M. Rogers
(919) 622-8561 751 Longitude Way Raleigh, NC 27610 vantarogers@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, DURHAM, NC
Masters of Art in School Counseling | 2002
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Bachelors of Art in Mass Communications | 1996
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Administering Tests
Client Assessment
Career Counseling
Coaching
Interviewing
Conflict Management and Resolution
Crisis Management
Diagnosis
Grief Counseling
Facilitating Trainings
Volunteer Recruitment
Community Outreach
NOTABLE CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Framework for Understanding Poverty
Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Counselors
Gay and Lesbian Issues/Crisis Intervention
Suicide Screening/Crisis Intervention
Understanding Hispanic/Latino Culture
Solution Focused Brief Counseling
Supporting Students ofMilitary Families, Families of Veterans and Veterans Networking
Why Try
CPR/First Aid
RAMP Certified (Recognized ASCA Model Program)
AFFILIATIONS
North Carolina Counseling Association
American Counseling Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
REFERENCES
Marsha Boyd Pharr marsha_pharr@ncsu.edu 919-515-4577
Susan Sigmon sesigmon06@yahoo.com 919-801-4951
Patricia Warren pwarren4@nc.rr.com 919-802-6364