1. Vanta M. Rogers
(919) 622-8561 751 Longitude Way Raleigh, NC 27610 vantarogers@yahoo.com
Licensed School Counselor with over 15 years of experience in mental health working with children, adolescents and adults
using a variety of theoretical perspectives in individual, family and group therapy sessions.
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
COUNSELOR and COUNSELOR INTERN | 2001-PRESENT
 Counsel students grades K-8 using person-centered and solution-focused approaches,to address issues such as academic
performance, social skills, self-esteem, career exploration, attendance,eating disorders and coping with mental illness
 Develop and facilitate classroom guidance assist students to deal with bullying, friendship issues,stress management,
time management, conflict resolution, and suicide prevention
 Complete suicide and child protective services assessments in crisis situations to refer and assist families in receiving
assistance and support
 Consult with parents, teachers and administrators to develop evidenced-based strategies to encourage student success
 Prepare student schedules and advise students and parents on class registration
 Evaluate students who are at risk of retention by providing individual counseling,tutoring resources,additional supports
 Participate in meetings for Initial and Annual IEP’s, 504s and other exceptionalities
 Serve as a test administrator, assist with academic advising and facilitation class registration
 Currently serve as a mentor to first year counselors and train first year student services staff including but not limited to
counselors,social workers, guidance techs and data managers
 Serve in various capacities as the 504 Coordinator, Step Team Advisor, Advisorfor NJHS and Advisorfor Girls’
Mentoring Program
 Plan and facilitate parent education workshops, student group sessions, and teachertrainings
 Development and participation in outreach programming
 Collectively raised over $20,000 in funds for supporting students’families for Christmas, Thanksgiving and other crisis
assistance as needed overthe past 15 years
TEACHER ASSISTANT | 1997-2000
 Presented subject matter to students underthe direction and guidance of teachers,using lectures, discussions and
supervised role-playing techniques
 Differentiated instruction to students with special needs including those with English as a Second Language and those
with physical and mental disabilities
 Assisted the classroom teacherwith daily instructional activities
 Provided one on one tutoring for students in all academic areas
UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
ASSISTANT ACADEMIC COORDINATOR and SUMMER COUNSELOR | 2009-2015
 Collaborated with Upward Bound Program Directors to educate students and parents on early intervention, the Pre-
College program for higher education and establishing career goals
 Assisted in Saturday Academy program with developing academic skill development, college application preparation,
enrollment, cultural enrichment and the summer residential academy
 Developed academic activities and schedule for year round and summer programs
 Evaluated program effectiveness on a regular basis
 Promoted program community involvement by coordinating outside resources and support through outreach and
education
 Monitored program participant academic progress and completion of program requirements through phone calls, follow
up visits and providing individualized support as needed

2. Vanta M. Rogers
(919) 622-8561 751 Longitude Way Raleigh, NC 27610 vantarogers@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY, DURHAM, NC
Masters of Art in School Counseling | 2002
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S UNIVERSITY, RALEIGH, NC
Bachelors of Art in Mass Communications | 1996
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
 Administering Tests
 Client Assessment
 Career Counseling
 Coaching
 Interviewing
 Conflict Management and Resolution
 Crisis Management
 Diagnosis
 Grief Counseling
 Facilitating Trainings
 Volunteer Recruitment
 Community Outreach
NOTABLE CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
 Framework for Understanding Poverty
 Legal and Ethical Guidelines for Counselors
 Gay and Lesbian Issues/Crisis Intervention
 Suicide Screening/Crisis Intervention
 Understanding Hispanic/Latino Culture
 Solution Focused Brief Counseling
 Supporting Students ofMilitary Families, Families of Veterans and Veterans Networking
 Why Try
 CPR/First Aid
 RAMP Certified (Recognized ASCA Model Program)
AFFILIATIONS
 North Carolina Counseling Association
 American Counseling Association
 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
REFERENCES
Marsha Boyd Pharr marsha_pharr@ncsu.edu 919-515-4577
Susan Sigmon sesigmon06@yahoo.com 919-801-4951
Patricia Warren pwarren4@nc.rr.com 919-802-6364