Erica Vermillion

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
• Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
• Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
• Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
• Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
• Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
• Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
• Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
• Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
• Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create 504 plans for students with special needs.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive student records, ensuring confidentiality and accurate tracking of student progress and interventions.

• Administered the Panorama assessment.
• Analyzed data to create a comprehensive school counseling program.
• Coordinated Red Ribbon Week activities.
• Facilitated weekly Student Intervention Team (SIT) meetings.
• Member of the Basehor-Linwood Care Team – helped develop a building crisis plan.
• Member of the Building Leadership Team (BLT).
• Provided individual and group therapy based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
• Served with Basehor-Linwood Assistance Services (BLAS) – including BLAS Backpack Program.
• Taught social/emotional guidance lessons (K-5) using Second Step curriculum.
• Tracked, developed, and implemented behavioral intervention plans.

• Provided support to the Sophomore Assistant Principal and Sophomore Counselor including: scheduling and maintaining calendars, meeting and event preparation, creating expense reports, and communicating internally and externally.
• Tracked data and prepared reports related to discipline and truancy.
• Triaged urgent situations.
• Served as the youth mentor liaison.
• Assisted students and their families, staff, and substitute teachers as needed.
• Opened Olathe West and worked closely with administration to establish activities and events.

• Updated school’s website.
• Created and distributed weekly staff newsletter.
• Coordinated parent volunteers for staff conference meals.
• Served as the youth mentor liaison.
• Greeted visitors and provided information as needed.

-Volunteer Position-

• Managed and coordinated fundraising events.
• Communicated information to athletes, parents, and coaching staff.
• Created and updated distribution lists.
• Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets.
• Planned end-of-the-year banquets.
• Reconciled bank statements.
• Recruited and managed executive board members and volunteers.

• Developed a system for coordinating funeral plans for the bereaved family and staff.
• Implemented a ministry to coordinate the needs of the congregation.
• Maintained a confidential prayer distribution list.
• Managed a $45,000 benevolence fund.
• Operated a medical equipment ministry for church members and the community.
• Partnered with a local school to provide financial help to students.
• Provided appropriate referrals for mental health and financial services.
• Recruited and trained volunteers.

• Created lesson plans.
• Developed motivational strategies.
• Administered the KELPA test.

• Taught business professionals Microsoft Office applications.
• Provided ongoing technical support to customers.
• Recruited to consult and develop programs using Visual Basic.
• Won an all-expense paid cruise for top instructor – April 1995.