Aimee Sandula
Traverse City,USA
Summary
Highly effective school counselor with a deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
FOREST AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Fife Lake, Michigan
2018 - Current
- Support student behaviors
- Member of the Crisis Response Team
- Coach teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior management
- Teach Social Emotional Learning Curriculum to Preschool-3rd
- Provide individualized support to students and their families
- Help students develop positive social skills in small groups
- Proctor assessments and evaluations
- Provide emotional support to teaching staff
- Provide professional development to district staff
- Coordinate Restorative Practices in the district
- Assume Leadership duties when Principal is not available
Adjunct Professor
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
Spring Arbor, Michigan
2023 - Current
- Masters of Counseling Program Instruction
- Marriage and Family Counseling, Assessment & Diagnosis
- Counseling Techniques in Multicultural Settings
- Group Process and Counseling
- Faculty Supervisor for Practicum and Internship
- Proficient in virtual technologies
Executive Director
RIVER HOUSE, INC.
Grayling, Michigan
2013 - 2018
- Managed $500,000 budget
- Developed policies
- Fundraised and wrote grants
- Oversaw general operations
- 22 bed shelter
- Provided domestic and sexual violence training
- Developed thrift store for addition funding source
- Supervised over 70 staff, volunteers, and interns
- Fostered community relations
Lead Advocate
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Traverse City, Michigan
1998 - 2013
- Provided non-residential advocacy services
- Supervised and reviewed the professional casework of staff
- Facilitated sexual assault support group
- Provided domestic and sexual violence training to volunteers
- Presented Healthy Relationship Curriculum to area schools
- Client Advocate, July 1998-August 2006
- Shelter Relief Staff, March 1997-July 1998
Education
Master of Science - Post Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY
San Diego, California2019
Master of Arts - Graduate Studies in Counseling
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Traverse City, Michigan2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology Major: Concentration in Social Work
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan1997
General Studies
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Traverse City, Michigan12-1993
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Diversity awareness
- Student mentoring
- Course planning
Certification
- Michigan School Counselor License October 2018- Present
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certified CPI
- AMERICAN RED CROSS: CPR and First Aid Certification Infant/Child CPR Certification
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
FOREST AREA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
2023 - Current
Executive Director
RIVER HOUSE, INC.
2013 - 2018
Lead Advocate
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
1998 - 2013
Master of Science - Post Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership
NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Arts - Graduate Studies in Counseling
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Sociology Major: Concentration in Social Work
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
General Studies
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
AWARDS
2021-22 Outstanding Person In Education Award
QUALIFICATION
Expert Witness for Domestic Violence Qualified by 13th Circuit Family Court June 17, 2010