Octavia Bolds, M.Ed. Chw Chwi Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

Goree Academic Learning Center D.A.E.P./T.I.L.C.

-Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program to meet student needs.-Deliver direct counseling services to promote academic, personal, and social growth.-Tailor support for special population students, ensuring equity and access to resources.-Facilitate structured guidance in individual and group settings on topics like conflict resolution, career readiness, and personal development.-Provide emotional support and coping strategies to students facing… Show more -Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program to meet student needs.-Deliver direct counseling services to promote academic, personal, and social growth.-Tailor support for special population students, ensuring equity and access to resources.-Facilitate structured guidance in individual and group settings on topics like conflict resolution, career readiness, and personal development.-Provide emotional support and coping strategies to students facing crises.-Collaborate with parents, guardians, and staff to communicate student progress and needs.-Maintain high standards in organizing counseling tasks, documentation, and student records. Show less

United States

Books comprised of motivational tips, prayers, journals and mindful reflection activities designed for the single parent of an individual with special needs, parents, guardians, persons interested in wellness enhancement and caregivers

Beijing City, China

-Teach English online to children in China with a mission to empower and inspire every child for the future-Deliver a unique curriculum based on U.S. Common Core that is delivered in a one-on-one environment

United States

-Provide counseling services and educational guidance to all students-Analyze data to identify student issues, needs, and challenges-Act as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students-Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings-Provide consultation for school personnel and parents -Promote the physical and emotional well-being of all students-Create and teach… Show more -Provide counseling services and educational guidance to all students-Analyze data to identify student issues, needs, and challenges-Act as a systems change agent to improve equity and access, achievement, and opportunities for all students-Advocate for students at individual education plan meetings and other student-focused meetings-Provide consultation for school personnel and parents -Promote the physical and emotional well-being of all students-Create and teach counseling lessons around social, emotional, occupational, and academic skills-Provide conflict resolution mediation for students-6th-grade Counseling Aides program and Class Ambassadors program sponsor -Designated Section 504 Coordinator/ Case Manager Show less

Dallas, Texas, United States

-Guided the development and implementation of an Action Plan for Community Health Work that focused on and promoted Methodist Community Collaborative cohort members' success- Gathered and analyze data to measure the program's and cohort members' success-Helped Methodist Community Collaborative cohort members develop strategies to improve their health and well-being-Linked people to health care/ human service resources-Arranged meetings with potential and existing community… Show more -Guided the development and implementation of an Action Plan for Community Health Work that focused on and promoted Methodist Community Collaborative cohort members' success- Gathered and analyze data to measure the program's and cohort members' success-Helped Methodist Community Collaborative cohort members develop strategies to improve their health and well-being-Linked people to health care/ human service resources-Arranged meetings with potential and existing community partners-Built relationships with new and existing Methodist Community Collaborative cohort members -Conducted research to identify program trends and cohort members' needs Show less

Southern Sector Dallas, Texas

-Assisted with the tailoring of faith-based chronic health disease education programs that is relevant to unique beliefs.-Created and assisted with lesson planning and online and in-person discussions-Facilitated culturally competent curriculum by educating community members about proper nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease management.- Coached community members through the diabetes prevention program, Group Lifestyle Balance-Instructed Line Dance… Show more -Assisted with the tailoring of faith-based chronic health disease education programs that is relevant to unique beliefs.-Created and assisted with lesson planning and online and in-person discussions-Facilitated culturally competent curriculum by educating community members about proper nutrition, physical activity, and chronic disease management.- Coached community members through the diabetes prevention program, Group Lifestyle Balance-Instructed Line Dance fitness.-Collaborated and consulted with Community Health Workers, community organizations, pastors, and other stakeholders Show less

Richardson, Texas, United States

-Provided individual and small group counseling, -Provided crisis response counseling and intervention for grades K-8-Created e-learning counseling lessons and taught in-person guidance lessons. -Created and distributed needs assessments, assessed student’s data, -Attended IEP meetings when appropriate, attended peer mediations and attended RTI meetings when appropriate.

Greater New Orleans Area

My efforts included community organizing, publishing, and paneling. My hope is that parents will become better educated on the laws governing children with special needs. Serving as a panelist allowed me the ability to lend insights to education stakeholders on how to better serve parents and students with special needs.-Designed survey, "The State of Special Education", gathered related data, and analyzed data- Wrote a mini-grant proposal for a community-based initiative involving… Show more My efforts included community organizing, publishing, and paneling. My hope is that parents will become better educated on the laws governing children with special needs. Serving as a panelist allowed me the ability to lend insights to education stakeholders on how to better serve parents and students with special needs.-Designed survey, "The State of Special Education", gathered related data, and analyzed data- Wrote a mini-grant proposal for a community-based initiative involving addressing the educational concerns of parents with students attending Orleans parish schools-Urban League of Louisiana, Urban Leaders for Equity and Diversity (ULEAD) Panelist, Parent Engagement October 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018-Conducted outreach at various community events- Participated in numerous media interviews, workshops, and events Show less

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

-Helped to manage the social media presence of West Dallas Multipurpose Center-Developed connections between West Dallas Multipurpose center and community organizations-Provided support in the implementation and coordination of social media marketing-Worked closely with the Office of Community Care to obtain necessary information and provide assistance to the center.

Belle Chasse, La

-Established best practices to recruit and train volunteers using e-forms-Created monthly newsletters -Expanded social media reach-Increased volunteer retention rate -Improved the quality of volunteers and increased the effectiveness of their advocacy.- Attended the following workshops: Preventing Child Abuse Training, April 2019Grounding and Containment Strategies for Anxiety, Panic, and Trauma, January 2017Unique Aggression: Understanding and Working with Reactive… Show more -Established best practices to recruit and train volunteers using e-forms-Created monthly newsletters -Expanded social media reach-Increased volunteer retention rate -Improved the quality of volunteers and increased the effectiveness of their advocacy.- Attended the following workshops: Preventing Child Abuse Training, April 2019Grounding and Containment Strategies for Anxiety, Panic, and Trauma, January 2017Unique Aggression: Understanding and Working with Reactive and Proactive Aggressors, February 2018Child Welfare 101: History, Policy, and Risk Assessment, March 2018Ethical Considerations when working Minors: Balancing a Client’s Right to Privacy and their Parent’s Right to Know, September 2018 Show less

Greater New Orleans Area

-Educated ages 18-65 about health issues in relation to long-term earning potential-Presented health intervention workshops to the Urban League Office of Workforce Development (ULOWD)participants-Informed ULOWD participants on how to enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act or ACA. -Ensured that ULOWD participants would gain improved health outcome through the promotion of change health challenges , nutritional health workshops, and enrollment to medical… Show more -Educated ages 18-65 about health issues in relation to long-term earning potential-Presented health intervention workshops to the Urban League Office of Workforce Development (ULOWD)participants-Informed ULOWD participants on how to enroll in health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act or ACA. -Ensured that ULOWD participants would gain improved health outcome through the promotion of change health challenges , nutritional health workshops, and enrollment to medical insurance Show less

-Worked as a substitute teacher in Orleans and Jefferson Parish school districts of New Orleans and surrounding areas-Worked with grades K-12-Managed classroom behavior- Interpreted lesson plans and created notes to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success

-Assembled informational packets for distribution-Drafted career-related literature-Corresponded to calls regarding services offered at Job 1 Louisiana Workforce Commission, -Helped render services such as resume building, job searches, and assisting with the application of jobs.

Master Of Education - Med, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services

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Activities and Societies: Children's Defense Fund, volunteer, Hurricane Katrina Commemoration Project, Summer 2009 National Association.