Ginger A Blakeley
Madisonville
Summary
Dynamic Academic Success Coach with a proven track record at Madisonville Community College, enhancing student engagement through effective academic advising and continued learning. Skilled in conflict resolution and time management, I fostered a supportive environment that led to improved student outcomes and increased commitment to academic goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Success Coach
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular check-ins with students to assess progress and maintain accountability, resulting in increased engagement and commitment to academic goals.
- Coordinated learning resource referrals for students in need of additional support, ensuring access to necessary tools for success.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and progress, allowing for efficient reporting and analysis of coaching outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills, test-taking strategies, and time management techniques for enhanced student performance.
School Counselor/Elementary School Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
Madisonville, KY
08.1998 - 01.2022
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Education
Master of Arts - School Guidance
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-1997
Skills
- Effective team collaboration
- Academic advising
- Student consultations
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Student motivation
Timeline
Academic Success Coach
Madisonville Community College
09.2022 - Current
School Counselor/Elementary School Teacher
Hopkins County Schools
08.1998 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - School Guidance
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Kentucky University