Ashley King, M.Ed., NCC

Professional School Counselor

I will advocate.
I will empower.
I will promote equity.

My School Counseling Philosophy:

As a school counselor, I will be an advocate for all students by creating an equitable environment where students have the opportunity to meet high standards and achieve while adhering to a rigorous curriculum. My students will have numerous opportunities to engage in self-directed personal growth within individual and group settings. Through collaboration between school personnel, family, and the community, all students will have access to resources for each unique need that will allow students to have greater access to learning and exploring new and greater things.

As a school counselor, I will adhere to a strength-based approach because each student has positive attributes that will help him or her to succeed within the school and throughout his or her future. By analyzing data, I will examine issues related to the achievement, opportunity, and attainment gaps and create an environment where these gaps will be eliminated. In order for these changes to take place, the school needs a motivated, genuine, and flexible school counselor who is ready to take on the challenge of creating an equitable environment for all students within a high school setting – and that school counselor would be me.

Resume

Education

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA: May 2017
Master’s in Education, Counselor Education

University of Virginia – Charlottesville, VA: May 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Degree Honors: with Distinction

School Counseling Experiences

Fairfax County Public Schools: McLean High School – McLean, VA: August 2017 – present
Professional School Counselor

  • Conduct one-on-one counseling sessions with a diverse group of 9th-12th grade students based on their academic, social, and emotional needs
  • Plan and implement group sessions for the College Partnership Program (CPP) for 9th-12th grade first generation and underrepresented students who are seeking guidance on being a successful college student
  • Gather data for CPP students through needs assessments and determine appropriate interventions for those needs (i.e., inviting guest speakers, stress reduction activities, group activities, field trips, etc.)
  • Design a presentation for our Acknowledge, Care, and Tell (Signs of Suicide) program to discuss the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide with all 9th grade students
  • Lead presentations for new families who are interested in enrolling their children at McLean High School
  • Plan and implement a school-wide student needs assessment to identify the needs and concerns of students
  • Analyze data from needs assessment to determine the highest needs of our student population and work with the counseling department to improve our counseling programs and policies
  • Plan and lead data-driven interventions based on counseling department goals for the entire school, individual students, small groups, and the classroom
  • Create and analyze graphs for most data-related activities within the counseling department
  • Plan and implement classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels
  • Consult regularly with parents, teachers, administration, school psychologists, social workers, and college advisors to advocate for best needs of each student

Charlottesville City Public Schools – Charlottesville High – Charlottesville, VA: August 2016 – May 2017
School Counseling Intern

  • Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with a diverse group of 9th-12th grade students related to college/career goals, self-esteem, academic success, social skills building, time management, and social/emotional development
  • Planned and implemented classroom guidance lessons on college and career planning (10th-12th grade students) and how to be successful in high school (9th grade students)
  • Planned and led data-driven small group counseling sessions including helping adolescent females develop healthy dating relationship skills using the Safe Dates curriculum and helping 10th grade students develop positive ways to cope with academic stress
  • Used PowerSchool to track students’ grades, attendance, and discipline
  • Consulted with parents, teachers, administration, Region 10 counselors, and college advisors on a regular basis regarding the progress and needs of students
  • Managed credit count sheets to ensure students are on track for graduation

Fluvanna County Public Schools – Carysbrook Elementary – Palmyra, VA: January 2016 – May 2016
School Counseling Practicum Student

  • Conducted one-on-one counseling sessions with 3rd and 4th grade students related to grief, self-esteem, making friends, and academic success
  • Planned and implemented classroom guidance lessons about bullying, friendship, and recognizing/regulating emotions
  • Consulted with teachers, administration, and guardians about student progress and needs
  • Planned and led small group counseling sessions about leadership and making friends
  • Assisted with SOL testing process and administration

Relevant Work Experience

University of Virginia Athletics – Charlottesville, VA: August 2015 – May 2017
Strategic Tutor

  • Provided weekly support to student-athletes to enhance essential skills for achieving academic success which include building study strategies such as organization, reading, time management, note taking, test-taking, managing test anxiety, and working with faculty
  • Communicated with academic coordinators on a weekly basis to discuss the best plan for student-athlete success

America Reads – Charlottesville, VA: September 2015 – May 2016; January 2017 – May 2017
Reading Tutor at Greenbrier Elementary School and Monticello High School

  • Assisted 1st and 2nd grade students with developing reading skills twice per week
  • Provided one-on-one assistance with reading skills to 10th grade students, including ELL students and students with IEPs, in a collaborative standard classroom

Cognitive Aging Laboratory – Charlottesville, VA: April 2012 – July 2014; August 2015 – May 2017
Project Coordinator

  • Oversaw the design and implementation of critical processes in preparation for the laboratory
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised, and delegated tasks to 12-24 Research Assistants (RAs)
  • Maintained data management and collection

Harvest Outreach – Gladys, VA: July 2014 – August 2015
Day Treatment Clinician, Qualified Mental Health Professional – Child (QMHP-C)

  • Directly interacted with clients by providing therapeutic interventions and one-on-one counseling in elementary, middle, and high school settings
  • Monitored client behaviors and implemented client-specific strategies set forth in Individual Service Plans
  • Planned and implemented weekly therapeutic groups related to anger management, stress management, self-esteem, making and maintaining positive friendships, and displaying positive behaviors in the school
  • Documented daily progress notes and quarterly reviews
  • Consulted with administration, teachers, parents, case managers, and primary care physicians on a regular basis regarding student needs

Community Attention Home – Charlottesville, VA: August 2013 – April 2014
Youth Counselor Assistant

  • Actively assisted with marginalized adolescents in a group home setting by serving as a mentor
  • Facilitated and co-led group counseling sessions with groups of 10 adolescents

Professional Organizations

Chi Sigma Iota, Member – February 2016 – present
Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International

American School Counselor Association, Member – September 2015 – present