Tiana A.

Cunningham
9635 Haverhill Lane, Alpharetta, GA 30022
770.255.4652 (h)
404.324.3527(c)
s8vdntyme@yahoo.com

Education
Capella University
Master of Science in School Counseling (PreK - 12); G.P.A. 3.8/4.0
Minneapolis, MN; June 2016
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science in Habilitative Sciences (Concentration in Psychology)
Boone, NC December 2000
Counseling & Counseling Related Experience
Gwinnett County Public Schools
North Gwinnett High School (600 hours); Suwanee, GA; January 2016 June 2016
Individual Counseling
Counseled students in grades 10 through 12, using solution-focused brief, reality, and person centered
approaches to address attendance, academic performance, and retention.
Group Counseling
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Developed and led an all girl 9 grade Self-Esteem group focusing on defining self-esteem, self-talk, and
self-confidence.
Participated in counselor led Academic Success Skills weekly small groups. Topics included time
management, how to study, note taking, and goal setting/plan of action.
Classroom Guidance
Participated in classroom guidance lesson plans addressing high school academic planning with credit
checklists, Move On When Ready enrollment info, accessing PSAT scores, Kahn Academy, and completing
a Career Cruising assessment.
Other Activities
Participated in monthly Lunch and Learn staff meetings.
Participated in weekly school counselors meeting and offered input when applicable.
Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as student scheduling, Parent Night, and National School
Counselor Week activities.

North Gwinnett Middle School (100 hours); Sugar Hill, GA; October 2015 December 2015
Individual Counseling
Counseled students in grades 6 through 8, using solution-focused brief, reality, and person centered
approaches to address peer conflict, poor academic performance, and classroom behavior.
Group Counseling
Counseled a number of students and groups in short-term crisis and grief situations.
Classroom Guidance
Led and co-led classroom guidance focused on a Bullying curriculum for 6th graders. Stressed the
differences between bullying, conflicts, and teasing. Over a 10-week period co-taught lessons on
organization, studying basics, and leadership during weekly advisement.
Other Activities

Participated in staff meetings. Participated in weekly school counselors meeting and offered input
about upcoming events and classroom guidance. Collaborated on school-wide initiatives such as student
scheduling, Christmas Store for families in need, and peer leaders.

Professional Development
Membership in American School Counselor Association (2015 - Present)
Membership in Chi Sigma Iota, Chi Upsilon Chi Chapter, Capella University (2015 - Present)
Membership in Georgia School Counselor Association (2016)
School Counseling GACE assessment passed on Professional Level (2016)
Special Workshops:
Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Webinar presented by Kaye Randall, LISW-CP (2016)

Work Experience
Parkview High School (Gwinnett County Schools)
Lilburn, GA; August 2016 October 2016
School Counselor Substitute
Collaborated with parents and other stakeholders to ensure student success
Assist students with academic planning, credit checklists, and completion of graduation applications
Provided individual counseling and crisis response to students as needed
Milton High School (Fulton County Schools)
Milton, GA; October 2014 January 2016
Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional
Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials for students according to IEPs.
Works individually with students and/or in small groups to help reinforce learning objectives.
Northview High School (Fulton County Schools)
Alpharetta, GA; January 2011 - October 2014
School Nutrition Food Service Worker
Prepare school lunches according to established procedures per Federal /State regulations
Maintains equipment, storage, food preparation and serving areas in sanitary conditions
Cunningham Household
Homemaker
Manage schedules and logistics for family.
Motivate, coach, and counsel children.

Alpharetta, GA; September 2005 January 2011

Your Friends and Neighbors, Inc.

Roswell, GA; April 2005 - September 2005
Case Manager Supervisor
Responsible for the supervision of group home employees and residents
Coordinate and monitor work schedules, hours worked, company credit card usage, and all group
home/apartment logistics
Foothills Area Program
Morganton, NC 28655; March 2002 April 2005
CAP-MR/DD/MR-MI Case Manager, QDDP
Responsible for comprehensive needs assessments; provide case management as needed for clients and
complete documentation and reporting of services for Medicaid.
Develop; monitor, review, and revise individualized Treatment plans to satisfy North Carolina standards
and guidelines.

EconoForce Industrial Services, Inc.

Employment Training Specialist

Conover, NC; April 2001 - March 2002

Established contacts with community employers and employment agencies, and negotiate job placement.
Trained clients at worksite and facilitate in the client's adjustment on-the-job.

Caldwell Residential Services

Lenoir, NC; December 1998 June 2000
Residential Counselor
Supervised and counseled teenagers with various disabilities and behavioral problems.
Provided assistance with everyday independent living skills, social skills, and community activities.
SKILLS
Proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint presentations