VANESSA BUNDRAGE

2002 Melrose Place Kathleen, GA 31047 478-731-4211 vbundrage@cox.net

EDUCATION
Education Specialist, Instructional Technology May 2016 - Present
University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Master of Science in Education, School Counselor Education Dec 2015

Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

Certification in Middle Grades Education May 1996

Mercer University, Macon, GA

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting May 1988

Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Intern, Northside Middle School, Warner Robins, GA Aug 2014 May 2015

PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
Practicum, Fort Valley Kids Academy May 2014 Aug 2014

Individual Counseling
Counseled students in grades 6 through 8, using cognitive behavioral, reality, and person-centered
approaches to address anger, poor academic performance, and peer and family relationships
Counseled numerous students in short-term crisis situations such as bullying victim or classroom behavior
issues
Group Counseling
Led mixed groups weekly. Topics included study skills, academic issues, behavioral issues and social skills
Classroom Guidance
Taught lesson plans on topics such as bullying, cyber-bullying, how to handle bullies, and alternate
behaviors for bullies
Taught lessons on organization, time management, studying basics, and learning styles
School Teams
Participated in weekly school counselors department meeting on student 504 administrations, SST
revisions and appointment schedules, and RTI data input and analysis
Contributed to leadership team meetings. Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as SWPBIS, student
recognitions, and school open house

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Membership in American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Membership in Georgia School Counselor Association (GSCA)
Member of School Counselor Advisory Board at Fort Valley State University

WORK EXPERIENCE
Northside Middle School, Warner Robins, GA 2007-Present
Language Arts Teacher
Served on Leadership Team
Served on RTI Team
Howard Middle School, Macon, GA 2004-2007
Language Arts and Reading Teacher
Leadership Team
Language Arts Dept. Co-Chair
New Teacher Mentor
Weaver Middle School, Macon, GA 1996-2004
Language Arts, Social Studies, and Reading Teacher
Leadership Team
 VANESSA BUNDRAGE
2002 Melrose Place Kathleen, GA 31047 478-731-4211 vbundrage@cox.net
New Teacher Mentor
Language Arts Dept. Chair
Porter Elementary School, Macon, GA 1990-1996
Kindergarten Paraprofessional