Shamika. L.

Womble
www.shamikawomble.weebly.com
PROFILE SUMMARY
Highly qualified and student-focused educator with over 15 years of expertise working with students in
grades K-12. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Strong commitment to
development of students, staff and providing a stimulating, educational environment. Great
interpersonal communication proficiency and dynamic ability to build rapport with different
populations. Seeking an administrative position in an educational environment to provide students with
the best path for educational growth.
Summary of Skills
Budget Development
Program Management & Coordination
Leadership & Team Building
Workshop & Seminar Presentations
Federal, state and local laws
College applications
Needs assessments

Crisis intervention
Mentoring programs
Scheduling
Goal setting
Relationship building
Community partnerships

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Oakland University
Education Specialist in Leadership

2015- Present

University of Detroit Mercy

Master of Arts in School Counseling

2009-2012

Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

Bachelor of Arts in English Education

1996-2000

State of Michigan School Counselor License (K-12) License Number: SC0000000817386

State of Michigan Provisional Certificate, English (BA) 7-12, License Number: IF0000000271255

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
International Baccalaureate Programme Coordinator- Renaissance High School
2015-Present
Managed a team of 20
Developed and administered the budget for the IB Diploma Programme
Created the Program Proposal for the IB Programme
Arranged informational meetings for parents and prospective students
Liaison between the IBO and my staff and students
Informed teachers of professional development opportunities and coordinated arrangements
Communicated curriculum developments and administrative changes to teachers
Oriented new teachers to the IB Diploma Programme
Led the successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Application
Lead English Instructor, Henry Ford High School
2002-2012
Implemented a national, state and district mandated curriculum
Used a variety of pedagogical strategies to instruct various learning styles
Used differentiated learning techniques to reach a variety of learners
Worked with a team to develop and implement the Henry Ford High School Business and
Technology Academy
Conducted Professional Development training workshops on the State of Michigan Educator
Evaluation Process
Conducted Staff Development training workshops on Bully Prevention
Developed and directed Independent Study credit recovery program for the English
Department
Served as a liaison between administration and the English Department
School Improvement Team Member
Head of the Social Committee
Senior Class Committee Sponsor

DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL, DETROIT, MI

High School Guidance Counselor, Guidance and Counseling Department, 2013-Present

Guided and counseled group and individual students in making career and academic decisions
Conducted Individual and Group Counseling sessions on personal and social development
Analyzed transcripts and registered students for appropriate classes
Maintained a caseload of over 250 students
Created and maintained counseling department website
Used Brief Solution-Focused and Person-Centered approaches to address depression, selfesteem, maladaptive patterns and poor academic performance
Conferred with social workers, judicial system officers, foster care workers and homeless
shelters to resolve behavioral, academic and social issues
Conferred with stakeholders to resolve behavioral and academic concerns
Used the Common Application, SendEDU, Parchment and Universal College Application to
send transcripts to colleges and universities
Conducted Exit Interviews with all graduating seniors
Completed Educational Development Plans for students assigned to my caseload
Held FAFSA workshops for students and parents
Created Coffee with Counselors Monthly parent meetings sponsored by colleges
Designed and implemented an academic intervention program for at-risk 9th grade students
Held group counseling sessions addressing academic, personal growth and development
Created and maintained Counseling Department website
EDUCATION ACHIEVEMENT AUTHORITY, MUMFORD HIGH SCHOOL, Detroit, MI
High School Guidance Counselor, Guidance and Counseling Department, 2012-2013
Created a start-up counseling department using the ASCA National Model
Used MI-STAR, ZANGLE and POWERSCHOOL computerized systems
Coordinated all college and career related events and activities for the school
Worked as the lead contact with another district to create and maintain a Vo-technical Program
Worked collaboratively with a community college to develop and implement a Dual Enrollment
Program
Conferred with social workers, judicial system officers, foster care workers and homeless
shelters to resolve behavioral, academic and social issues
Conferred with parents/guardians, teaching staff and administrators to resolve behavioral and
academic concerns
Coordinated all college, university and armed services visits
Coordinated all on-site admissions for several colleges and universities
Used the Common Application to send transcripts to colleges and universities
Conducted Exit Interviews with all graduating seniors
Completed Educational Development Plans for students assigned to my caseload
Held FAFSA workshops for students and parents
Co-facilitated group counseling sessions addressing low self-esteem, personal growth and
development, bullying and coping skills.
Assisted in creating the Master Schedule
Created a personal website to further increase communication with students and parents
Registered student athletes for the NCAA and NAIA
Member of the Coordinated School Health Team

UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY, COUNSELING CLINIC, Detroit, MI

Practicum Counselor, January 2012-May 2012
Performed Psychological Testing and Evaluations
Conducted Group and Individual Counseling Sessions
Conducted Anger Management Counseling Sessions
Developed and Implemented Treatment Plans for all clients
Assisted clients in making career decisions
Worked with minor clients and their families to prevent or overcome crises
Adhered to American Counseling Association ethical guidelines
DETROIT BOARD OF EDUCATION, Detroit, MI
Lead English Instructor, English Department 2002-2012
Responsible for implementing a national, state and district mandated curriculum
Used a variety of pedagogical strategies to instruct various learning styles
Used differentiated learning techniques to reach a variety of learners
Lead teacher for the Henry Ford High School Business and Technology Academy
Created a technology-based classroom
Senior Class Committee Sponsor
Academic Games Coach
Girls Basketball Coach
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
American School Counseling Association
Michigan Counseling Association
Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association
Michigan School Counseling Association
HONORS and RECOGNITIONS:
Whos Who Among American Teachers, 2005
Educator Excellence Award, 2012, 2014, 2016

References and Previous Employers Telephone Numbers: Available Upon Request