Tabitha Rue
14650 Juventus St, Charlotte ● North Carolina 28277 ● (704) 914-6586 ● tlrue@liberty.edu
Professional School Counselor
3-Plus years of combined volunteer experience in the social services sector with a strong passion for
providing individual and group support to vulnerable youths, developing early learning provision, & dealing
with discipline, communication & behavioral difficulties.
EDUCATION
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA
Masters of Education, School Counseling, Expected May 2016 Hours: 33
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Concentration in Human Services, December 2013
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Youth Development ● Workflow Planning & Prioritization ● Confidential Correspondence & Document
Handling ● Group Counseling ● Data Collection ● Classroom Guidance ●Mentoring & Mediation Services
● Behavior Interventions ● Attendance Interventions ● Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICORPS CITY YEAR, Columbia, SC
Corps Member
05/2014- Present
 Partnered with 7 other young adult leaders to mentor and tutor students to improve student
achievements.
 Designed and implemented personalized, data-driven traditional and Montessori English and Math
lesson plans for off-track 3rd and 4th grade students
 Took qualitative data through observations and keep track of the progress of students in literacy,
math, and behavior through skill based learning
Behavior and Attendance Coordinator
 Facilitated personalized social emotional learning based lesson plans
 Launch school-wide attendance initiatives to decrease student absences
 Facilitated attendance coaching workshops to Corps Members during team meetings
 Created a behavior management system for 27 3rd and 4th grade students
 Directly worked with the parent of a 3rd grade student to reduce chronic absenteeism which led to
improved attendance, behavior, and an increase of 3 reading levels.
External Affairs Coordinator
 Wrote solicitation letters to local businesses to get in-kind donations for a school-wide and
community events and received support from over 50% of businesses in contributions
 Helped plan and hosted City Year’s open house for about 50 prospective corps members
TROUTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL, Troutman, NC
After School Youth Counselor
12/2013-5/2014
 Developed lesson plans and implemented recreational activities to engage students in learning
 Provided documentation and daily logs of academic work and behavior
 Collaborated with parents and teachers to identify student’s needs
WESTERN YOUTH NETWORK, Boone, NC
03/2012 – Present
Mentor
 Provided two plus hours of advice, support and guidance to client once a week for a minimum of a year
 Mentored an 11 year old with a troubled childhood with supportive activities that ranged from
homework completion to incorporating outdoor physical activities
GOLDEN CORRAL, Boone, NC
03/2012 – 12/2013
Server
 Customer-focused and solution oriented
 Promoted to Crew Leader position within 3 months
 Performed well in fast-paced work environments and handling difficult customers
 Demonstrated ability to converse clearly and proficiently with customers and coworkers
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
CAMP CRINKLEROOT, Boone, NC
Volunteer
 One-on-One Counselor for autistic child
 Encouraged and accompanied clients with recreational activities
 Supported residential clients in completing tasks such as overcoming fears
05/2011 - 06/2011
MURPHY HARPST CHILDREN'S HOME, Rome, Georgia
Volunteer
 Worked with youth with co-occurring behavioral disorders
 Tutored children with homework and organized recreational activities
03/2011 - 05/2011
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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Membership in American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
Membership in North Carolina School Counselor Association (NCSCA)
RELATED COURSEWORK
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Counseling Theories & Techniques
Structured Groups
Career Guidance & Counseling
Child & Adolescent Counseling in the Schools