Joanna Tucker
I am excited to be transitioning into a School Counseling career after working in college admissions for 14 years. My favoriate part about working in college admissions was helping students identify and pursue their dreams for their future and I am excited to continue helping students in that arena while also supporting their social and emotional health and well-being.
Education
Counseling Experience
School Counseling Intern
Clinical Mental Health Intern
2019 - 2021
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
2002 - 2006
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
M.A. in School Counseling Anticipated Graduation: May 2022
GPA: 4.0
B.S. Comprehensive Business Management Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.5
Trion High School, Trion, GA
January 2022 - present
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Assist students with the college application process
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Advise students on course schedule options and dual enrollment opportunities
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Lead individual counseling sessions to provide social and emotional support
Menlo Elementary School, Menlo, GA
August 2021 - December 2021
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Conducted individual counseling sessions and taught calming strategies
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Taught career and character trait lessons in Pre-K – 8th grade classrooms
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Implemented and led small group focusing on anti-bullying strategies for 4th grade girls
Bethany Christian Services, Rome, GA
January 2021 - May 2021
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Counseled and led skill-building sessions for foster and adopted children
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Collaborated with parents and identified creative ways to support their children
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Studied Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) strategies under my supervisor who is a TBRI Practitioner
Professional Experience
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Piedmont University, Demorest, GA
August 2014 - August 2021
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Planned and executed undergraduate admissions visit events
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Oversaw implementation of new CRM (TargetX), wrote reports, created automated communication, and ensured data integrity
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Recruited transfer students, met with families, conducted tours, and attended College Fairs
Student Affairs Professional
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Athens, GA
February 2014 - July 2014
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Organized and coordinated student enrollment, advising and performance evaluations
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Ensured all courses, schedules and grades were accurate in Banner
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Served as liaison between administrative staff, students, faculty, and Registrar’s Office
Admissions Counselor
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Athens, GA
May 2013 - February 2014
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Mentored students throughout the admissions process
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Managed Orientation for incoming students
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Traveled to Graduate and Professional fairs to recruit future students
Director of Admissions / Assistant Director of Admissions / Senior Admissions Counselor
Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa Falls, GA
July 2007 - December 2012
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Conducted financial aid seminars for groups of prospective students and parents
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Developed and implemented new recruiting and marketing strategies
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Supervised campus-wide visit events and conducted customer service training for staff
Staff Accountant
UHS-Pruitt Corporation, Toccoa, GA
July 2006 - June 2007
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Prepared monthly financial statements for 6 nursing home facilities
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Worked with nursing home Administrators and Bookkeepers to review expenses
Certification
Registered Enrollment Professional
GACRAO Institute for Strategic Enrollment Management
October 2011
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Attended 12 advanced-track sessions at two annual GACRAO conferences
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Completed field visits at three higher education institutions
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Submitted written report identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each institution