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Victoria Wood

@victoriawood

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I guide students and families through counseling, college planning, and mental health challenges.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a Licensed Associate Counselor position where I can use my therapeutic skills to help individuals navigate mental health challenges, further develop my counseling practice, work toward full licensure, and make a meaningful community impact.

I've guided students and families through college, financial aid, scholarships, testing, and postsecondary planning at American Paradigm Schools, where I create a college-readiness culture and lead college and trade-school tours.

Across school counseling roles at The LINC High School, ACT Academy Cyber Charter High School, and First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, I've supported students with behavioral concerns, attendance, crisis response, special needs, graduation requirements, and family communication. I also teach guidance and college seminar courses, coordinate interventions, and connect students to specialized programs and resources.

My earlier behavioral health and foster care work included therapy, crisis intervention, case management, assessments, treatment planning, and support for children and families with complex emotional and behavioral needs. I'm working toward full licensure as a counselor while continuing to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

College Counselor

Current

American Paradigm Schools

Feb 2020 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Created a college-readiness culture for students, guiding them through the college and financial aid application process. Taught college seminar courses and organized college tours and presentations.

College Counseling Financial Aid SAT ACT Prep Student Advising Event Planning

School Counselor

The LINC High School

Aug 2019 - Feb 2020 (6 months)

Counseled individual students and groups on various issues, including behavioral and coping skills. Assisted with student placement, attendance improvement plans, and crisis intervention.

School Counseling Crisis Intervention Student Advocacy Standardized Testing

Guidance Counselor

ACT Academy Cyber Charter High School

Dec 2016 - Aug 2019 (2 years 8 months)

Managed student schedules and monitored academic performance. Coordinated standardized testing, taught guidance courses, and provided post-secondary planning support.

Guidance Counseling Academic Advising Standardized Testing Conflict Resolution

School Counselor

First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School

Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 8 months)

Counseled students individually and in groups on various issues. Coordinated classroom guidance lessons, completed behavior support plans, and participated in intervention programs.

School Counseling Behavioral Support Plans Crisis Intervention Classroom Instruction

Therapeutic Staff Support

Green Tree School

Apr 2007 - Aug 2014 (7 years 4 months)

Provided therapeutic support to children with behavioral health needs, including one-on-one therapy and mentoring. Maintained daily logs and collaborated with team members.

Behavioral Health Mentor Documentation Collaboration

Foster Care Case Manager/PQI Auditor

Progressive Life Center

Aug 2008 - Aug 2009 (1 year)

Managed a caseload of 15+ families, providing case management, crisis intervention, and therapy. Developed service plans and conducted assessments for program participants.

Case Management Crisis Intervention Family Therapy Documentation Assessments

Psychiatric Technician

Fairmount Behavioral Health

Sep 2005 - Jan 2009 (3 years 4 months)

Provided care and therapy to psychiatric patients, observing behavior and reporting to medical staff. Led group therapy sessions and intervened in crisis situations.

Psychiatric Care Patient Observation Group Therapy Crisis Intervention Documentation