Daima K. Mbele has over 25 years of experience in education and counseling. She holds multiple master's degrees and certifications in school administration, counseling, and social work. Her experience includes roles as a school counselor, guidance department chair, principal designee, and director of postsecondary development. She has a proven track record of creating programs and systems to support students' academic, career, and mental health needs.
Daima K. Mbele has over 25 years of experience in education and counseling. She holds multiple master's degrees and certifications in school administration, counseling, and social work. Her experience includes roles as a school counselor, guidance department chair, principal designee, and director of postsecondary development. She has a proven track record of creating programs and systems to support students' academic, career, and mental health needs.
Daima K. Mbele has over 25 years of experience in education and counseling. She holds multiple master's degrees and certifications in school administration, counseling, and social work. Her experience includes roles as a school counselor, guidance department chair, principal designee, and director of postsecondary development. She has a proven track record of creating programs and systems to support students' academic, career, and mental health needs.
Daima K. Mbele has over 25 years of experience in education and counseling. She holds multiple master's degrees and certifications in school administration, counseling, and social work. Her experience includes roles as a school counselor, guidance department chair, principal designee, and director of postsecondary development. She has a proven track record of creating programs and systems to support students' academic, career, and mental health needs.
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Daima K.
Mbele 2639 South 71st Street Philadelphia, PA 19142 267.767.2501 [email protected] imove4ward.weebly.com
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
2012-2014 Bensalem, PA Gwynnedd Mercy College Master’s Degree (3.53 GPA) Major – Education and Administration Concentration – School Administration K-12 CERTIFICATION – K-12 PRINCIPAL 02/01/2015
1998 – 2000 St. Davids, PA
Eastern University Master’s Degree (3.82 GPA) Major – Counseling Concentration – School Counseling CERTIFICATION – SCHOOL COUNSELOR 05/01/2000
1994 – 1998 Beaver Falls, PA
Geneva College Bachelor of Science (3.5 GPA) Major – Urban Service Management CONCENTRATION – SOCIAL WORK
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
01/2019 - Present The School District of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Grades K-8
School Counselor Along with counseling duties created and maintained systems for truancy accountability and prevention, Naviance and Check-In/Check-Out. Created a transparent schedule for Special Education individual and group counseling services as well as collaborating with the STS program for students mental and behavioral health needs.
9/2015 - 12/2018 Chester Charter School for The Arts Chester, PA Grades 9-12
Director of Postsecondary Development/School Guidance Counselor
Hired to build and create a high school program which included school guidance counseling, socio-emotional health, academic classroom guidance, special education individual and group counseling as well as direct and lead the pathway for the first graduating class to determine and prepare for their future.
6/2014 – 6/2015 Philadelphia, PA
The LINC High School Grades 9 – 10
Founding Guidance Counselor
Hired to work along with school principal and other members of the Learning In New Contexts (LINC) team. Providing counseling/academic services. handled crisis management, intervention/prevention services, parental concerns and conflict resolution. Assisted the special education department/psychologist with Functional Behavioral Assessments and best practices for students with special needs. Supported ESOL teacher/roster chair with scheduling and placement of services for English Language Learners.
2014-2015 The LINC High School Philadelphia, PA Grade 9
Principal Designee (in concurrence with counseling duties)
Principal Designee: In the Principal’s absence performed all administrative duties; governing culture and climate, instruction and design, schedule changes/conflicts, staffing, personnel matters, organization and systems, building and maintenance issues, recruitment, professional development of all staff, data driven decision making and research best practices.
1/2014 – 6/2014 Philadelphia, PA
FMA Professional Resources
Lead Clinician Provide psychotherapy, both individual and group, at times which is least disruptive to the child’s educational schedule. Provide client with behavior modification and coping strategies. Collaborate with family, community, school and other agencies involved in the growth and development of the client. Complete crisis and transition planning for each client. Train and supervise Behavioral Health Workers (BHW) with implementation of therapeutic modalities. 9/2009 – 6/2013 Philadelphia, PA Benjamin Franklin High School Grades 9-12
2 Guidance Department Chair Direct/Manage a department of five team members which included a counselor, bi-lingual counselor, parent ombudsman, student advisor and mental health resource specialist. Worked along with administration and other members of the leadership/climate team. Provided counseling/academic services for high school students. Handled crisis management, parental concerns and conflict resolution. Assisted the special education department and psychologist with Functional Behavioral Assessments and best practices for students with special needs. Data driven decision-making across the curriculum.
9/2000 – 9/2009 Philadelphia, PA
The School District of Philadelphia Various Schools Grades K-12
Secondary School Counselor
Assisted students with identifying sources of information pertinent to college and post-secondary institutions. Helped students to develop decision- making/problem solving, self-esteem and conflict resolution skills. Through classroom, group and individual guidance; assisted students in accepting responsibility for modeling appropriate behavioral choices. Maintained accurate counseling records, reports and summaries. Provided crisis intervention when needed. Assisted parents, teachers and students in making appropriate use of school and community resources. Furnished information regarding curricular offerings, subject/school selection and special opportunities. Collaborated with administration and teachers. Participated in inter-agency meetings significant to providing mental health resource services and information. Planned, developed and implemented extra-curricular activities which helped students with self-esteem and confidence. Leadership team member and followed through with administrative responsibilities in the absence of the school principal.
1/1999 – 6/1999 Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Christian Academy
4th Grade Teacher
Taught 4th Grade subjects which included mathematics, language, science, social studies, health and art.
11/1997 – 06/1998 Smedley Middle School Chester, PA
Science Teacher
3 Taught 7th Grade Science skills and basic instruction. This included all teaching duties and was specified to undergird the science curriculum with connecting math skills.
7/1995 – 11/1997 Philadelphia, PA
The Kintock Group
Social Service Coordinator
Assessed individual and client needs regarding life skills, academic and vocational development in the ex-offender population. Designed and implemented a referral and follow-up process for all residents. Chaired and maintained an active Community Relations Board. Met contract requirements under The Bureau of Prisons and The Department of Corrections.
State Case Manager
Maintained an effective liaison position between residents and other service providers. Prepared and submitted timely reports as required by contract and company policies/procedures. Guided residents in the re-integration process of family, community and society while upholding the importance of responsibility and accountability as stipulated by The Department of Corrections.
Federal Case Manager
Maintained an effective advocacy position for residents. Completed timely documentation of all treatment plan or community corrections issues. Created an avenue for resident to process family, social or communal rehabilitation. Reinforced the importance of accountability and responsibility as stipulated by The Federal Bureau of Prisons.
8/1992 – 7/1996 Philadelphia, PA
Beacon House at Episcopal Hospital
Vocational Counselor Interviewed all residents 30-45 days following admission to begin assessing job fitness, goals, preferences, readiness, training and logistical needs. Directed STD/HIV/AIDS Education that included pre/post cognitive and lab testing. Integration of vocational treatment plan along with drug and alcohol treatment plan. Helped to sustain a major funding source and formed a well organized vocational facet to the existing drug and alcohol program.
Child Care Specialist
Taught hands-on prevention/intervention skills to women recovering from drugs and alcohol during Family Focus and Parenting classes. Formulated lesson plans and helped to provide a fun program for children affected by drug addiction. The lessons incorporated educational strategies for higher learning. Received training to help identify sexual and physical abuse to children.
