Tasha R. Wade
Chicago
Summary
I am writing to express my interest in a School Counselor position at your school. With 13 years of experience as a certified school counselor, I have had the privilege of supporting students from diverse backgrounds while navigating academic challenges, developing social-emotional skills, and planning for future success. I am excited about the possibility of bringing my skills, passion, and dedication to your school community. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students, families, teachers, and administrators to foster a safe and supportive school environment. I’ve developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address the needs of the whole child, including individual counseling, group sessions, classroom guidance, crisis intervention, and college/career readiness support. My approach is always student-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to your team and continue to support the success and well-being of all students.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Hampton Elementary
04.2023 - Current
- Counseled students during individual and group counseling sessions to improve behavior, academic performance and coping skills
School Counselor
Fairfield Elementary
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Counseled students during individual and group counseling sessions to improve behavior, academic performance and coping skills
School Counselor
Emmett Till Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Counseled students during individual and group counseling sessions to improve behavior, academic performance and coping skills
- Created tailored SEL lessons, using the Second Step Curriculum
School Counselor
York Alternative High School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Providing individual and group counseling to a caseload of 75 juniors and seniors
- Assisting students with creating a concrete post-secondary plan while exploring their career goals
School Counselor- (Temporary Assigned Counselor)
Libby Elementary School
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Counseled students during individual and group counseling sessions to improve behavior, academic performance and coping skills
- Created tailored SEL lessons, using the Second Step Curriculum
School Counselor- (Temporary Assigned Counselor)
Harold Washington Elementary School
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided individual and group counseling and behavioral support for 400 students in K-8 th grade
- Provided SEL classroom guidance lessons to K-3 rd graders
Special Education Classroom Assistant II
Oglesby Elementary School
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Provided classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to address the objectives within the students IEP
Freshman on Track Counselor
Harper High School
01.2014 - 08.2015
- To work with administration and faculty at Harper to help design and implement strategies aimed at significantly increasing the school's percentage of freshmen who are on track to graduate within four years
- These strategies include: providing academic support to freshman; intervention, including outreach and services to students who are showing signs of becoming disengaged from school; and credit recovery, including efforts to help students recoup academic credits if they have failed a course during the freshman year
Summer Acceleration Counselor Mentor
Hubbard High School
06.2015 - 07.2015
- This program provides students who did not meet 8th grade promotion criteria and who will be transitioning to 9th grade a second opportunity to earn an 8th grade diploma and to participate in an 8th grade graduation ceremony
- Provided counseling and mentoring support to a caseload of 15 Summer Acceleration students (Age Cycle 15 students) during 1:1 meetings with students
Director of School Counseling
CICS- Larry Hawkins Campus
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Supervise a staff of three that provides services to 350 students in grades 7 through 12
- Those areas include the college and scholarship application process, financial aid workshops and exploring options besides college
School Counselor Department Chair
Douglass Academy High School
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Provided guidance services to a caseload of 250 students (grades: 9-12) that included assisting students with college applications, researching scholarships, conducting financial aid workshops for students and parents, and helping students who were exploring post-high school options outside of college
- Oversaw assessment exams, and coordinated meetings with the staff to explain the procedures for the administration of each exam
- Reviewed applications of students seeking to attend Douglass
School Counselor
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
09.2005 - 06.2008
- Assisting students with applying for college and scholarships and seeking financial aid
- Provided academic guidance to a caseload of more than 350 students, including individual and group academic counseling sessions
- Coordinating standardized and Advanced Placement tests
- Reviewed applications of students seeking to attend Dunbar
Education
M.A. - Community Counseling Psychology
Chicago State University
Chicago, Illinois12.2000
B.A. - Psychology
Grambling State University
Grambling, Louisiana01.1998
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group Counseling
- Classroom SEL lessons
- Restorative Conversations
- Peace Circles
- Schoolinks
- High School Readiness Skills
- College & Career Readiness Skills
Certification
- Type-73 School Guidance Counselor Certificate, 2008
- Type-73 School Track Endorsement Program, 2006
Timeline
School Counselor
Hampton Elementary
04.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Fairfield Elementary
01.2022 - 04.2023
School Counselor
Emmett Till Elementary
09.2019 - 06.2020
School Counselor
York Alternative High School
08.2018 - 08.2019
School Counselor- (Temporary Assigned Counselor)
Libby Elementary School
10.2017 - 07.2018
School Counselor- (Temporary Assigned Counselor)
Harold Washington Elementary School
10.2016 - 07.2017
Special Education Classroom Assistant II
Oglesby Elementary School
10.2015 - 10.2016
Summer Acceleration Counselor Mentor
Hubbard High School
06.2015 - 07.2015
Freshman on Track Counselor
Harper High School
01.2014 - 08.2015
Director of School Counseling
CICS- Larry Hawkins Campus
09.2010 - 06.2013
School Counselor Department Chair
Douglass Academy High School
09.2008 - 06.2009
School Counselor
Dunbar Vocational Career Academy High School
09.2005 - 06.2008
B.A. - Psychology
Grambling State University
M.A. - Community Counseling Psychology
Chicago State University
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