Holly M.

Williman
hwill031@odu.edu
www.hollywilliman.weebly.com

Education
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
Master of Science in Education, School Counseling May 2015

Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology May 2012
Minors in Sociology and Anthropology

School Counseling Experience

Stafford County Public Schools, Brooke Point High School Stafford, Virginia
School Counselor August 2015-Present

● Provide individual student counseling and build rapport through the use of counseling skills, as well as conduct
risk assessments and provide mental health referrals when necessary
● Present lessons in 9th-12th grade classrooms on a variety of topics, such as post-secondary planning
● Utilize Naviance Family Connection to assist students with college and career planning and serve as implementer
of Naviance for students and faculty/staff
● Assist with registering new students, creating student schedules, and maintaining student data using Synergy
Student Information System
● Coordinated the CollegeBoard's PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT for approximately 1,400 students in grades 9-11 in
2016 and 2017, as well as the SAT School Day for approximately 400 seniors in 2016
● Serve as scholarship coordinator for all grades, which includes managing scholarships and planning Senior
Awards Night
● Assist with implementing our school’s Edgenuity program which includes collaborating with lab facilitators,
counselors, administrators, and teachers, as well as providing weekly updates of student progress to counselors
● Collaborate in weekly Leadership Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings with building principal and
department chairs to discuss pertinent information related to our school and district
● Organize financial aid night workshops twice a year for 9th-12th grade students and parents to provide information
regarding FAFSA and paying for college
● Collaborate with teachers to identify outstanding students of the month and plan monthly ice cream celebrations
for nominated students, as part of our Jostens Renaissance program
● Incorporate technology use within our department when applicable, including Google G Suite and Remind

Newport News Public Schools, Denbigh High School Newport News, Virginia
School Counseling Intern January 2015-May 2015

● Provided individual student counseling to students and build rapport through the use of counseling skills,
including meeting weekly with several students to check in about their grades and experiences both in and out of
school
● Provided individual program planning for freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, which includes creating their
schedules for the upcoming school year and developing post-graduation college and career goals, while
informing them of the SAT, ACT, and ASVAB tests
● Assisted in the implementation of interventions to ensure seniors are on track to graduate, specifically focusing
on those who are in danger due to credit or SOL requirements
● Met with 67 ninth graders at the beginning of their second semester in high school to discuss any difficulties they
may be facing in the new high school environment and collected data through the use of a “Check and Connect”
survey
● Gained an understanding of the graduation requirements for the state of Virginia, including standard and
advanced diplomas
● Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other school staff to ensure students are on track to graduate
Newport News Public Schools, Palmer Elementary School Newport News, Virginia
School Counseling Intern January 2015-May 2015

● Planned and delivered classroom guidance lessons for Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms on a variety
of topics, including bullying, friendship, diversity, kindness, respect, and empathy
● Provided individual student counseling, which focused on teaching social skills, emotional self-regulation
techniques, and behavior strategies
● Provided grief counseling and crisis intervention for 4th grade students who experienced the unexpected death of
a classmate
● Assisted in the creation of a district-wide math career event for K-5 students, entitled “Math Mardi Gras:
Unmasking Math,” by participating in the planning process and securing local businesses to create a station
highlighting their career
● Collaborated with teachers to promote the academic and personal success of students, which included creating
and evaluating daily behavior plans for students

York County School Division, Dare Elementary School York County, Virginia
School Counseling Practicum Intern January 2014-May 2014

● Assisted the school counselor with professional duties, such as individual counseling, group counseling, and
classroom guidance
● Planned and delivered classroom guidance lessons for Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms on a
variety of topics, including bullying, friendship, listening skills, and career development
● Created a small group for Kindergarten students with behavioral problems, which consisted of increasing
students’ awareness of inappropriate behaviors, managing these behaviors, and replacing them with positive
behaviors, as well as collecting data on the effectiveness of the group intervention through pre/post measures
● Provided individual student counseling for several students, which focused on problem-solving skills and
behavior strategies
● Participated in child study meetings regarding academic and personal/social concerns of students
● Collaborated with the school counselor to create Military Child Month activities, including a banner honoring
students whose parents serve or have served in the military
● Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to promote the success of students

Other Relevant Experience

York County School Division York County, Virginia

Substitute Teacher and Para-Educator February 2013-June 2015

● Performed essential classroom duties when regular teacher is absent

● Interacted with students and practice effective classroom management techniques
● Implemented established lesson plans, while using professional judgment to introduce new material when
appropriate or necessary
● Developed and maintained positive interactions with students and faculty, building a rapport and establishing
trust to ensure an environment conducive to learning

Old Dominion University Department of Counseling and Human Services Norfolk, Virginia
Graduate Research Assistant August 2013-December 2014

● Assisted professors with research activities, such as coding, literature searches, and literature reviews
● Supported current and prospective students by assisting current students in registering for comprehensive exams
and providing information regarding the counseling and human services programs, including course sequencing
and prerequisites
● Assisted in the creation of an advisory committee for the human services undergraduate program
● Collaborated in the creation of a department-wide student climate project, including survey development, survey
distribution, and co-facilitating focus groups
● Communicated with well-known publishers to secure books for department faculty
● Completed office-related tasks as needed, such as filing, scanning, and answering phones