DARLENE BRAITHWAITE

(718) 810-2960
Darlene.Braithwaite@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE
Detailed oriented and professional counselor with experience and training in various social services and instructional
environments seeking a full time position in a school setting

EDUCATION
School of Education and Human Development, Hampton University, Hampton VA July 2017
Master of Arts, Counseling, Concentration in School Counseling
GPA: 3.89

School of Liberal Arts, Hampton University, Hampton VA May 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE
Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor, The Kennedy Group, Hampton VA April 2016- Present
Provide clients and their parents with information regarding the therapeutic day treatment program at the Kennedy
Group as well as information in regards to other beneficial resources in their community
Provide therapeutic individual & group counseling to clients to help foster appropriate civic and social client
engagement in school and home and community settings
Develop individual service plans to address specific behavioral and emotional needs of clients being served to
help foster appropriate behavior in school, home, and community settings
Contact parents/guardians on a weekly to consult them on childs progress towards achieving treatment goals

Intern, An Achievable Dreams Elementary Academy, Newport News, VA January 2017 Present
Counsel individuals and small groups from Kindergarten to Grade 55 to help improve social and emotional
growth within the context of educating the whole child
Facilitate group and individual counseling to aid in the understanding of the consequences of actions for the
individual and others
Provide individual and group counseling for students experiencing grief, loss, or separation
Correspond with teachers about issues expressed by students during individual counseling
Participate in activities that contribute in effective operation of the school and the counseling program

Intern, Menchville High School, Newport News, VA September 2016 December 2016
Conduct individual parent conferences for Grade 12 students and parents to ensure college readiness by assisting
students in obtaining FASFA, scholarship, application, reference, and college tour information.
Counsel students in short-term crisis situations, such as poor academic performance, bullying, and classroom
behavior issues to increase academic performance
Co- develop support group curriculum for at risk girls in 9 th 10 and 11th grades. Over a 10 week period facilitated
30 minute group sessions on increasing self-esteem, reframing negative self image appropriate communication
styles, critical thinking and action consequences to assist students in increasing self- image.
Contribute to weekly school leadership team meetings and grade level meetings. Collaborate on school-wide
initiatives such as student matriculation for at risk students and student mentoring to insure academic success.
Provide weekly input into school counselors department on initiatives such as 504 accommodation meetings,
crisis plan development and Individualized Educational Plan meetings to ensure academic success
Collaborate with student support specialist to plan and implement bullying awareness, drug awareness and first
generation college students initiative programs using community resources to foster healthy behaviors and
academic opportunities
Mental Health Counselor Intern, Oasis Counseling Center, Hampton VA January 2016- July 2016
Assist with providing case management duties such as assessments, treatment planning, supportive counseling,
linking of community resources, collaboration with outside providers, and care coordination in order to in
maintain compliance with required reporting, data entry and quality control of client chart.
Assist in developing individualized plans for increasing the interpersonal skills of patients receiving outpatient
services
Facilitate group sessions with youth in Newport News Department of Juvenile Services Intensive Day and
Evening Supervision Program to promote increased self- awareness, social competency and social responsibility

Youth Mentor, Alternatives Incorporated, Hampton VA May 2014 August 2015

Facilitate psychosocial and psycho-educational specific groups for at-risk youth with various levels of functioning
Participate in the development and implementation of outreach/prevention, resource, referral, and treatment
programs for individuals and families needing assistance
Develop activities for the purpose of exposing youth to possible career and educational opportunities
Stimulate youth interest and cooperation in various individual and group activities and programs through positive
interaction, instruction, supervision, feedback and encouragement to help improve appropriate civic engagement
amongst peers and community

Substitute Teacher, Source4Teachers, Hampton VA September 2014 December 2016

Manage student behavior and classroom order to ensure that a climate of fairness and respect is promoted
Implement lesson plans provided by lead teacher and make sure that they are followed appropriately to increase
student success and academic performance
Create substitute teaching instruction report at the end of each day in order to communicate with and provide lead
teacher of summary each day

PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Special Workshops
o Newport News Public Schools Trauma Care Workshop, October 2016
o Collage Board SAT Workshop, October 2016
o Newport News Public Schools Virtual Mentor Workshop, October 2016
o Hampton Roads School Counseling Leadership Team Conference, February 2015

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Service Member, AmeriCorps State and National May 2014 - December 2015
Provide job readiness training to 16-24 year olds in Job Training & Enrichment Program to foster job readiness.
Provide visual art instruction, teacher instruction, and curriculum resources to early childhood centers to promote
social and emotional development of youth.
Provide individualized mentoring and guidance to at risk youth ages 7-12 to promote positive social behaviors

SKILLS/ ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

CPR & First Aid May 2014
CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) Training Program April 2015
Trained in safe management of disruptive and assaultive behavior of individuals in the work, school, and
community settings as to ensure safety of surrounding individuals.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling and Academic and Professional Honor Society, International March 2016
Zeta Phi Beta, Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Beta Zeta Chapter November 2011