Zuri Cannon

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To utilize my interpersonal skills, therapeutic theory, and data driven 1216 Prince Edward Way
practices to positively promote the personal, social and academic success of students in a safe Norfolk, VA 23517
and culturally competent environment.
(571) 264-8655
EDUCATION Zcann002@odu.edu

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA — Counseling, MA

IN PROGRESS
Sixty credits completed, expected graduation date May 2019, 3.81 GPA
AREAS OF INTEREST
Person-centered therapy
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA— Communications
and Sociology, BA Cognitive behavioral therapy
AUGUST 2009 - JUNE 2013
Motivational interviewing
Satisfied both the Communications and Sociology program requirements
Successfully completed the Honors Program; cumulative 3.54 GPA Solution focused therapy

Multicultural counseling
PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE

Northside Middle School, Norfolk, VA

SKILLS
Counseling Intern
JANUARY 2019 – PRESENT Excellent oral and written
- Individual counseling for students in grades 6-8, regarding academic success, communication.
friendships, and behavior management
- Classroom guidance regarding academic skills, career goals, and character Impeccable team building skills.
traits
- Coordinate and conduct attendance agreement meetings in alignment with Very proficient with time
truancy policy management, multitasking, and
- Encourage students to identify roadblocks and difficulties in achieving prioritization of tasks.
success, and thus work on adjusting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
- Assist students with course selection linking classes with future aspirations 50 words per minute.
- Assist 8th graders with specialty school applications
Independent worker.
- Advocate for students and provide consultation for determination of IEPs and
504s
- Provide consultation to teachers for classroom management and individual
student behavior PROFESSIONAL
- Weekly groups for 6th graders regarding anger management, conflict DEVELOPEMNT
resolution, positive choices, etc.
Active Member in the American
Lindenwood Elementary School, Norfolk, VA School Counselor Association
Counseling Intern
AUGUST 2018 – DECEMBER 2018
- Major contributions to the planning, preparation, and delivery of an all tier TRAINING/CERTIFICATES
comprehensive school counseling program
- Individual counseling covering a myriad of topics, ex: friendship, familial Safe Space Ally Training
problems, bullying, self-esteem, career exploration, etc.
Child Abuse Certificate
- Creation and presentation of classroom guidance for grades K-5, covering
topics of bullying, responsibility, and gratitude
- De-escalation and behavior management support
- Completion of threat and suicide assessments as needed
- Consultation with teachers, administrators, parents and other appropriate
parties in support and advocacy of students
- Manage truancy cases, following established guidelines
- Advocacy for children in potentially abusive situations
- Weekly groups for new students, 5th grade girls regarding friendships and
conflict resolution, and a positive behavior group for 3 rd grade boys
- Coordination of honors assembly
WORK EXPERIENCE
Target Corporation, Suffolk, VA
Human Resources Specialist
OCTOBER 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2018

Harris Teeter Inc., Norfolk, VA (various locations)

Express Lane Lead Selector
JUNE 2013 - JUNE 2014; MAY 2015 - OCTOBER 2016

Starbucks Lead Barista

JUNE 2014 - MAY 2015

US Coast Guard: National Pollution Funds Center, Arlington, VA

Office Automation Assistant SUMMER INTERNSHIP
JUNE 2010 - AUGUST 2010

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Center for Academic Success Desk Receptionist
SEPTEMBER 2009 - MAY 2011

Sociology Department Desk Receptionist

SEPTEMBER 2011 - MAY 2012