Carmen Kittrell
Aurora
Summary
Student-focused School Counselor and National Certified Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting diverse student populations in academic, social-emotional, and career development. Skilled in student advocacy, counseling program coordination, and collaboration with educators and families to promote student success. Recognized for leadership, relationship building, and helping students develop clear post-secondary plans.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Vista Peak Preparatory
Aurora, CO
01.2019 - Current
- Provide individual counseling focused on academic, personal, and career development.
- Conduct parent/student conferences and graduation planning meetings.
- Served as Department Chair for counseling team collaboration.
- Current Department Chair for counseling
- Act as Middle School Feeder Liaison to support student transition to high school.
- Serve as CTE Enrollment Liaison assisting students with career pathway opportunities.
- Manage student scheduling and credit audits to ensure graduation requirements are met.
- Collaborate with teachers and Special Education staff to support student achievement.
School Counselor
Littleton Public Schools
CO
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided academic, personal, and career counseling services.
- Coordinated PSAT and PSAT 10 testing.
- Managed scholarship nominations and community recognition programs.
- Conducted credit audits and academic planning with students and families.
- Maintained community resource information for counseling services.
School Counselor
Denver Public Schools
CO
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led college and career planning sessions and parent information nights.
- Facilitated ICAP lessons and coordinated Accuplacer testing.
- Managed concurrent enrollment processes for students.
- Collaborated with the Denver Scholarship Foundation on college readiness events.
Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
CO
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Implemented restorative interventions and student support check-ins.
- Facilitated small group academic and reading interventions.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Academic & Career Counseling
- Restorative Practices
- College & Career Planning
- Student Scheduling & Credit Audits
- Parent Communication
- Program Coordination
- Collaboration
- Solutions-focused
- Compassionate
- Social and emotional health
- Listening actively
Certification
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) – Certification #303298
- Colorado School Counselor License – #0233506
- Restorative Intervention Training
- No Nonsense Nurturer Training
Timeline
School Counselor
Vista Peak Preparatory
01.2019 - Current
School Counselor
Littleton Public Schools
01.2017 - 01.2019
School Counselor
Denver Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Paraprofessional
Denver Public Schools
01.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Colorado Denver