Amy Brogen
Dover,DE
Summary
Compassionate elementary school counselor skilled in crisis intervention, emotional regulation, and classroom management. Expertise in designing impactful counseling sessions and collaborating with educators to enhance student well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
Caesar Rodney School District
Dover, DE
12.2025 - Current
- Support students in developing social-emotional skills through individual and group counseling sessions
- Collaborate with teachers to identify student needs and implement supportive interventions
- Provide information to families on child development and effective social-emotional skills in connecting school to home
- Provide individual and small group counseling to students in grades K–5 focused on self-esteem, emotional regulation, peer relationships, and coping skills
- Design and deliver classroom lessons aligned with social-emotional learning (SEL) standards
- Support students in military-connected families with transitions and deployment
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to address behavioral and academic concerns
- Conduct needs assessments and implement intervention plans for at-risk students
- Respond to crisis situations and provide short-term counseling and referrals when needed
- Maintain confidential student records and document services in compliance with school and ethical standards
Elementary School Counselor
Smyrna School District
Smyrna, DE
08.2021 - 11.2025
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Smyrna School District
Smyrna, DE
10.2011 - 08.2021
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies using Delaware State Standards
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English language learners
- Create a positive classroom environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and student engagement
- Use data-driven instruction by analyzing assessments to guide small group instruction and interventions
- Implement classroom management strategies that support positive behavior and social-emotional development
- Integrate technology tools (e.g., Google Classroom, educational apps) to enhance learning and student collaboration
- Communicate regularly with families through conferences, emails, and progress reports to support student success
- Collaborate with grade-level teams, specialists, and support staff to plan instruction and address student needs
- Monitor student progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with school and state guidelines
Education
Master of Science - Elementary School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2011
Skills
- Self-esteem building
- Classroom management
- Career exploration
- Parent-teacher collaboration
Accomplishments
- 2016 Teacher of the Year, Sunnyside Elementary
- 2025 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, North Smyrna Elementary
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
Caesar Rodney School District
12.2025 - Current
Elementary School Counselor
Smyrna School District
08.2021 - 11.2025
Elementary Teacher, 4th Grade
Smyrna School District
10.2011 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Elementary School Counseling
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Delaware