My name is Aliyah Williams, and school counseling is my passion. Before becoming a school counselor, I taught 2nd and 3rd grade for Richmond Public Schools. I became a school counselor because I wanted to help ALL students overcome barriers to learning and better equip students with tools for success. I enjoy having an impact on students through individual sessions, small groups, and whole group classroom lessons. During my degree completion, I undertook various placements as a mental health counseling intern in both the school and clinical setting. I was delighted to be presented with the opportunity to utilize the skills gained during my studies to have a positive impact on my clients. During the course of my various internship and practicum experiences, I played a key role in developing clients in the areas of academics, personal/social and career alignment. My studies along with my classroom teaching experience have provided me with broad proficiency in counseling techniques, goal setting, instructional delivery, comprehensive program delivery, and evaluating program effectiveness. Alongside this, I have developed sound communication and empathizing skills while delivering individual, small group and whole group counseling to scholars. As such, I am confident that I can make an everlasting impact as a school counselor. I am eager to hear about potential career opportunities. I would be pleased to chat about employment openings in the world of elementary and secondary school counseling. My key skills include: goal setting, problem solving, instructional delivery, empathy, multicultural competency and student needs assessment.