- Newport News, Virginia
Candice Strickland is a licensed School Counselor who helps students discover their ideal career path.
Candice L. Strickland's Bio:
Candice L. Strickland's Experience:
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School Counselor at Peninsula Catholic High School
November 2018 - Present | Newport News, VirginiaServices all students in grades 8-10, implementing guidance programs in curriculum and course scheduling, individual postsecondary college, career and academic counseling, response and support services, including counseling and consultation, and professional development and management activities. Work to assist students in understanding their individual abilities, aptitudes, interests, and opportunities and to support and assist all students in realizing and maximizing their potential.
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Chairman of Volunteers at Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
October 2017 - November 2018 | Norfolk, VirginiaManage and motivate volunteers in an international, non-profit support organization for Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Responsible for recruitment, screening, placement, training, scheduling, and recognition of volunteer team. Monitor expenditures and authorize payments of approved expenses. Work to improve overall office efficiency. Conduct on the job training and scheduling of volunteer work. Evaluate and maintain casework records. Manage mentoring program for caseworkers.
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School Counselor at Norfolk Public Schools
October 2017 - January 2018 | Norfolk, VirginaAssist Blair Middle School students overcome problems that impede learning and social growth, and to personally and directly assist in preparing them to make life decisions. Work with students on an individual or small group basis in the solution of personal problems as related to peers, home and family, health, and emotional adjustment. Assist students, staff and parents in evaluating student aptitudes and abilities through the interpretation of individual standardized test scores and other pertinent data, and work with them in developing the students' educational plans. Work with staff to integrate student career exploration and in-class guidance program into the regular education curriculum.
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Chairman of Volunteers / Caseworker at Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
October 2001 - June 2006 | Bremerton, WashingtonManaged, and motivated 30 volunteers in an international, non-profit support organization for Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Responsible for recruitment, screening, placement, training, scheduling, and recognition of volunteer team. Organized and conducted quarterly meetings for the local advisory board and executive board of the society. Monitored expenditures and authorized payments of approved expenses. Developed and implemented systems for record keeping and to improve overall office efficiency. Conducted on the job training and scheduling of volunteer work. Evaluated and maintained casework records. Developed and managed mentoring program for caseworkers.
Candice L. Strickland's Education:
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Liberty University
2012 – 2017Masters of EducationConcentration: School Counseling -
University of New Hampshire
1994 – 1991Bachelor of ArtsConcentration: Communication -
Kimball Union Academy
1985 – 1989DiplomaConcentration: College Prep
Candice L. Strickland's Interests & Activities:
Crafting, Volunteering, World Travel. Boston Sports: Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Patriots