Khadija Wynter
@khadijawynter
I provide crisis counseling, wellness education, and culturally responsive support for students and families.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I provide confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and individualized support for students and families across school and community settings.
At Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Toussaint L’Ouverture Elementary, I supported students facing academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges, developed support plans, and connected families with resources.
At Overtown Youth Center, I design and facilitate wellness workshops on stress management, emotional regulation, and healthy lifestyle choices using trauma-informed approaches.
My work also includes kindergarten guidance counseling at Universal American School in Kuwait and a decade teaching language arts in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, where I integrated literacy with social-emotional growth and advocated for equitable learning environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Health Educator
Overtown Youth Center
Jun 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)
Designed and facilitated wellness workshops addressing stress management, emotional regulation, and healthy lifestyle choices. Created programming tailored to children and families, integrating trauma-informed approaches.
School Counselor
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Feb 2021 - Jun 2025 (4 years 4 months)
Provided confidential counseling to students facing academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Conducted crisis interventions, developed individualized support plans, and collaborated with parents, teachers, and administrators to promote student well-being.
Kindergarten Guidance Counselor
Universal American School
Sep 2015 - May 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Administered entrance assessments and provided counseling services for early childhood students and families. Delivered individualized support for students adjusting socially, emotionally, and academically.
Language Arts Teacher
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Aug 2005 - Jun 2015 (9 years 10 months)
Supported student development by integrating literacy skills with social-emotional growth. Maintained accurate student performance records and built strong teacher-student-family relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Bonaventure University
M.S.Ed., Counseling
M.S.Ed. in Counseling from St. Bonaventure University, completed in 2003.
Bernard Baruch College
B.A., Psychology
B.A. in Psychology from Bernard Baruch College, completed in 2001.
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