Amber Marrett
Baxter Springs,KS
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor goes extra mile to meet the needs of children and families.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
USD 508 School District
07.2018 - Current
- Conducted group and individual counseling services to elementary students to meet developmental, preventive and remedial needs of students.
- Taught classes on subjects related to emotion management, problem solving, and career planning.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and direct counseling services reports.
- Organized and developed community and school activities to enhance student learning and engage students.
- Collaborated with parents, aides, teachers, psychologist, school based therapist and school nurse to assess student needs and strengths.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Classroom Teacher
USD 508 School District
08.2012 - 07.2018
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Spring River Mental Health And Wellness Center
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided counseling and support to clients with social and emotional needs.
- Developed, implemented and monitored group activities for psychosocial rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with therapists, case managers, and parents to identify client goals and monitor client progress.
- Communicated with community resources to provide rich, hands-on experiences for clients.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Education
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05.2012
Concurrent Credit Classes in High School
Labette Community College
Parsons, KSSkills
- Student Advocacy
- Networking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Needs Determination
- Progress Reporting
- Relationship Development
- Individual and Family Support
- Use of Person-First Language
- Team Building
Organizations
First Christian Church of Baxter Springs
Kansas Counseling Association
American School Counselor's Association
Multidisciplinary Team
Student Safety Task Force
Building Leadership Team
Kansas Education Accreditation Systems Team
Parent Teacher Organization
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
USD 508 School District
07.2018 - Current
Classroom Teacher
USD 508 School District
08.2012 - 07.2018
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
Spring River Mental Health And Wellness Center
05.2010 - 05.2012
Master of Science - School Counseling
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Pittsburg State University
Concurrent Credit Classes in High School
Labette Community College
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