Allison Pearce Email and Phone Number

Provide both individual and small group planned, short-term and goal-focused counseling with students ranging from 2nd grade to 8th grade Collaborate with classroom teachers, child support team members, administration, outside resources, and family members to support student achievement Provide individual and small group academic coaching for students identified as having challenges with executive functioning based on teacher referrals or 504 and IEP goalsParticipate in district-wide professional development regarding race and equityProvide direct whole class instruction teaching the school counseling core curriculum lessons in various grades using the Owning UP and Mind Up curriculums Provide teachers with suggestions for effective classroom management and create behavior plans to support student success Assist in the implementation of the Gender and Sexuality AllianceProvide support and assistance to students and families as they navigate critical and emergency situationsCollect and evaluate data showing the effectiveness of the school counseling programsAssist students in processing applications for alternative high schools and write recommendation letters

Work primarily with individuals with a history of trauma and often in crisis Modify lessons, materials, and tests per the student’s Individual Education PlanCommunicate with individual student’s family and teacher on daily progress Create, implement, and monitor positive behavior plans with individual students to increase student independence, confidence, and self-esteem Trained in de-escalation techniques and Safety Care restraint training

Taught all core general studies content areas using the district curriculum at a K-8 Urban SchoolTeam member, participating in common planning, professional development regarding race and equity, and curriculum designDeveloped effective instructional and classroom management techniques for working with students from diverse backgrounds

Mentor for new teacher hires Developed effective instructional and classroom management techniques using the Social Thinking curriculumTrained in and implemented the following within the classroom: o Open Circle o “Using Thinking Maps to Enhance Executive Functioning”o Social Thinkingo Responsive Classroomo Fundations Wilson Language Basics for K-3o Playworks Power of Play Workshop