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GARRECE WALKER

4078 Anderson Livsey Lane, Snellville, GA. 30039 · (404)768-9963


garrece@outlook.com · http://mrswalkerportfolio.weebly.com

To obtain a position utilizing my experience and skills in program planning, curriculum development,
collaborative teaching, and operations in a suburban school media center.

EXPERIENCE
2018– PRESENT
SCHOOL COUNSELOR, CREWS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Provided classroom lessons for personal safety, career and academic goals, anti-bullying, and
introduction of counseling resources. Coordinated meetings with families/guardians, teachers,
and administration to create individualized accommodation and safety plans. Collaborated with
parents, students, teachers, and administration to integrate social-emotional learning into the
weekly curriculum plans. Highly motivated in the use of technology-driven counseling services.
Provided individual and group counseling for students identified to receive interventions from
data and referrals. Managed and maintained school counseling department web pages and social
media outlets. Co-created the Connected at Crews program and presented its components at
GSCA Conference (2022).

2015 – 2018
MEDIA SPECIALIST GRACE SNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Processed and managed appropriate material into the existing collection. Independently
controlled the media financial budget and select appropriate materials for student use.
Collaborating with teachers to provide services, lessons, and resources for inquiry-based learning
and literacy skills. Instructing faculty and students on how to access and use the district’s digital
resources. Partnered with the local public library system to promote access to additional
resources and literary events. Managed and maintained media center web pages and social
media outlets. Supervised volunteers and student helper programs in the operations and
services of the media center.

2014 - 2015
MEDIA SPECIALIST HAMBRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Processed and managed appropriate material into the existing collection. Independently
controlled the media financial budget and select appropriate materials for student use.
Collaborating with teachers to provide services, lessons, and resources for inquiry-based learning
and literacy skills. Partnered with the local public library system to promote access to additional
resources and literary events. Managed and maintained media center web pages and social
media outlets. Served as the school’s Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl coach and Leadership Team
member.

2013-2014
MEDIA SPECIALIST GREENSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Administration of media center resources and services provided. Administration of technology,
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school website, and social media. Included on the rotation teaching media classes to all grade
levels, which included inquiry-based learning focused on literacy to improve reading skills. An
active member of the innovative leadership team collaborating with school leaders to evaluate
school data to drive local school improvement plans. The administrator of the Accelerated
Reader program, Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Coordinator, and PBIS Leadership team.

2012
MEDIA SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP GWIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Completed the candidate expectations both technically and academically for GA Southern
practicum experience.

2011-2012
PARAPROFESSIONAL DRUID HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Provide an isolated location for students assigned to ISS, providing student supervision,
coordination of class and homework with teachers, individual student assistance,
implementation of behavior management plans, and transition support for re-entry to the
general program. Inputting discipline and attendance records and creating files needed for
students in the process of expulsion.

EDUCATION

EDUCATION SPECIALIST (CERTIFICATION) SCHOOL COUNSELING, UNIVERSITY OF WEST


ALABAMA

MASTER OF EDUCATION (CERTIFICATION) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY, GEORGIA


SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

MASTER OF SCIENCE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION, GUIDANCE & COUNSELING,


UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA

BACHELOR OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

SKILLS

 Established and maintained positive and  Display strong classroom management and
effective working relationships. build positive relationships with students.
 Accurately follow written and oral instructions  Proficient in the development of curriculum
and high functioning organization skills. and media collection.
 Positive attitude and intrinsically motivated to  Proficient in the integration of technology in
succeed. instruction.

ACTIVITIES
Georgia School Counselor Association Conference Presenter - 2022
Advisement Coordinator 2021- Present
SEL Lead Teacher 2022 -Present
Peer Leaders Sponsor 2018-Present

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PBIS Coach 2018-2021
Media Center Committee 2018 - Present
GCPS Media Specialist Mentor – 2017/2018
Local School Spelling Bee Coordinator – 2015-2018
Studio Assistant Director – 2015-2018
PBIS Team Member – 2015 -2018
Local School Student Mentor-2015 - 2018
Reading Club/Reader’s Rally Coach 2015 - 2018
GCPS Reader’s Rally Selection Committee – 2012/2013, 2017/2018

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