Amy Price
Educational Counselor
Spring Creek,NV
Summary
Dedicated Educational Counselor with 25 years of proven success in guiding students through academic and career decisions. Expertise in counseling students on relationship-building strategies and navigating the complexities of school life. Committed to fostering long-term goal achievement by connecting students with valuable external resources that enhance educational and career opportunities. Passionate about empowering individuals to realize their full potential and achieve aspirations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Middle School Counselor
Spring Creek Middle School
Spring Creek, Nevada
01.2007 - Current
- Managed a yearly caseload of over 350 students
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student behavior and academic success.
- Coordinated standardized testing efforts within the school, ensuring accurate administration while minimizing test anxiety among students.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of school counseling.
- Conducted presentations at parent meetings, providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
- Created a welcoming environment by promoting inclusivity and celebrating diversity within the school community.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities that fostered a sense of community and belonging among students, promoting a positive school culture.
Adjunct Faculty
Humanities Department, Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Taught 3 adjunct English classes per quarter
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Education
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
Portland, OR 09.2013 - 01.2020
M.A.Ed. - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1999 - 01.2001
B.S. - English/Oral Communications Teaching
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 01.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
~Academic advising
~Multicultural competence
~Group therapy facilitator
~Compassionate
~Student advocacy
~Maintaining confidentiality
~Mediation and crisis intervention
~Suicide prevention
~Problem solving techniques
~Social-emotional learning
~Teamwork and collaboration
~Multitasking
~Public Speaking
Certification
Nevada, Professional Special K-12, Counselor, 06/2007 - 06/2030
Additional Information
Skilled in training adults and students in various areas. Willing to work hard on implementation of programs. Develop sincere rapport with students, parents, & colleagues. Create a caring/safe environment of advocacy. Experienced with at-risk populations. Willing to learn & work hard. Adaptable. Great organizational and computer skills. Professional public speaking & theatre experience.
Activities
- Counseling Practicum & Internship Supervisor, 01/2022 - 03/2022
- Counseling Practicum Supervisor, 02/2020
- Counseling Practicum & Internship Supervisor, 09/2017 - 06/2018
- Infinite Campus Training, 14, 2022
- National Junior Honor Society Advisor, 2022 - Present, 1998 - 2002
- PLC Team Leader, 2021 - 2022
- Olweus National Trainer, 2012 - 2021
- Elko County School District Olweus Trainer, 2012 - 2021
- Director of School Plays & Musicals, 2011 - 2024, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical 2024, Fiddler on the Roof Jr. 2023, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow 2022, Moana 2022, The Polar Express 2021, The King & I 2021, Frozen 2019, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 2019, The Music Man Jr. 2018, Elf Jr. 2018, Beauty & the Beast 2017, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas 2017, The Sound of Music 2016, Flaky Snow & the Seven Dorks 2016, Annie Jr. 2015, The Polar Express 2015, The Little Mermaid Jr 2014, A Suessified Christmas Carol 2014, Once Upon A Mattress Jr. 2013, Twelve Dancing Princesses 2013, Aladdin Jr. 2012, A Hairy Tale 2012, Fiddler on the Roof 2011, The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t 2011, The Sound of Music 2003, Runaways 2002, Fiddler on the Roof 2001, Flaky Snow and the Seven Dorks 2000, Cinders 1999
- Community Education & Community Outreach Sexual Abuse of Children Training, 1.5, 2010
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 15, 2008
- UNR School of Medicine Children & Grief Symposium, 3, 2009
- Student Assistance Programs Facilitator, 2000 - 2002
- Local Case Management Team, 1999 - 2001
- National Academic League Asst. Advisor, 1999 - 2000
- Editor of Norsemen News, 1998 - 2001
- Judge for local, regional, state, and National Catholic Forensics League tournaments, 1989 - Present
References
- Salli McDermott, 775-777-1688
- Sadie Goulding, 801-673-3237
- Travis Carr, 775-223-8200
- Teresa Dastrup, 775-299-8955
Community Service
- Public Relations Elko East Stake Communications Council
- Secretary of Overland Stage Theatre Company
- Director of EOSTC's Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 2013
- The Miracle Worker 2011
- Civic Chorus
- 2004 National Society of Poet’s Award Recognition in Orlando, FL
- 2003 Editor’s Choice National Poetry Contest Winner
- North Salt Lake City Youth Council Advisor
- Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics Athlete Driver
- Bountiful Temple Open House Volunteer
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Soroptomists
- Republicans of Utah Youth Essay Contest
Research And Publications
- Effects of a One-To-One Computer Environment on Student Academic Achievement, 2019, Ed.D. Dissertations, https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/288278991.pdf
- Master’s Thesis, 2002, Effects of An After School Program to Remediate Core Subjects in an Urban School, University of Phoenix
Affiliations
ASCA
National Forensics League
International Thespian Society
Timeline
Ed.D. - Educational Leadership
Concordia University
09.2013 - 01.2020
Head Middle School Counselor
Spring Creek Middle School
01.2007 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Humanities Department, Salt Lake Community College
09.2001 - 05.2002
M.A.Ed. - Educational Counseling
University of Phoenix
09.1999 - 01.2001
B.S. - English/Oral Communications Teaching
Weber State University
01.1996 - 01.1998