ANGELA BAUMANN
Osawatomie,KS
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional pursuing a meaningful career in school counseling. Dedicated to championing students to reach their maximum potential by providing social-emotional and academic counseling and instruction, providing essential supports and resources for students and families in crisis, helping students identify and harness their unique strengths, and empowering students to overcome difficulties. Committed to building impactful partnerships with stakeholders. Equipped with dual education in school counseling and trauma-informed mental health counseling, complemented by hands-on experience collaborating with diverse populations and a comprehensive understanding of systemic issues, school and community dynamics, and child and adolescent development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Practicum Student
USD 290 | Ottawa High School
Ottawa, KS
01.2026 - Current
- Designed and implemented interactive school counseling curriculum that encourages active student engagement and meaningful connections.
- Partnered with site supervisor in implementing and leading an academic support group, utilized data to inform instruction focused on self-evaluation, SMART goal setting, task initiation and prioritization, organization, and test-taking strategies resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Delivered Tier 3 support for students, quickly building strong rapport to identify root causes and collaborating with school personnel, administration, parents, and students to develop effective solutions for enhancing students' academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary success.
- Demonstrated willingness to embrace additional responsibilities and work cooperatively with administrators and counseling team to ensure classroom coverage during periods of staff shortages.
Legal Assistant & Diversion Coordinator
Miami County Attorney's Office
Paola, KS
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced diversion program by tracking all diversion applications, analyzing and synthesizing information contained in law enforcement reports, criminal history reports, diversion applications, and behavioral health evaluations to formulate recommendations for diversions, developing tailored diversion agreements for defendants, providing resource referrals and clarifying diversion procedures for defendants and legal counsel, and streamlining diversion compliance monitoring procedures.
- Coordinated efforts with Miami County Attorney and Miami County Health Department to enhance accessibility of substance testing services.
- Achieved successful resolution of minor traffic cases through effective communication with drivers and legal counsel. Courteously responded to public inquiries and protected sensitive information by maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Cultivated strong relationships with district court staff, behavioral health agencies, health department personnel, and law enforcement.
Operations Support Assistant & Office Coordinator
Miami County Planning & Zoning
Paola, KS
03.2018 - 04.2022
- Assisted landowners in understanding complex zoning regulations. Guided clients through application processes for zoning approvals. Submitted public comment requests and addressed community concerns. Communicated planning commission and zoning board decisions to applicants.
- Enhanced public usability of the department webpage through a comprehensive redesign. Implemented updates to forms and procedures, leading to a more efficient workflow and a simplified application experience for landowners.
Legal Assistant
McNair Law Firm, P.A. (now Burr & Forman LLP)
Hilton Head Island, SC
08.2011 - 11.2017
- Successfully managed numerous complex case files simultaneously. Enhanced legal documentation quality by drafting and editing extensively. Delivered consistent updates on case status and billable time to unit manager. Proactively alerted lead attorneys and staff to critical deadlines. Strengthened client relationships through regular status updates.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling & Mental Health Counseling
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe, KS05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Mass Communications, Emphasis in Advertising, Minor in Psychology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2002
Master of Science - Sociology & Psychology
Emporia State University
Emporia, KSAssociate in Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College
Iola, KS05-1999
Skills
- Communication
- Collaboration & Relationship Development
- Root Cause Analysis, Problem-Solving, & Goal-Setting
- Community Resource Intelligence
- Individual & Group Counseling, & Cultural Competency
- Lesson Design & Delivery
- Task Prioritization & Project Management
- Motivated, Conscientious, Detail-Oriented, Empathetic, & Insightful
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, & Google Workspace
- Skyward
- Office Technology
- Zoom Conferencing
Affiliations
- American School Counseling Association, 08/2024 - Present
- Kansas Counseling Association, 02/2025 – Present
- Kansas School Counselor Association, 08/2024 - Present
- Phi Theta Kappa, 1998 – Present
Timeline
School Counseling Practicum Student
USD 290 | Ottawa High School
01.2026 - Current
Legal Assistant & Diversion Coordinator
Miami County Attorney's Office
04.2022 - Current
Operations Support Assistant & Office Coordinator
Miami County Planning & Zoning
03.2018 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant
McNair Law Firm, P.A. (now Burr & Forman LLP)
08.2011 - 11.2017
Master of Arts - School Counseling & Mental Health Counseling
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science - Journalism & Mass Communications, Emphasis in Advertising, Minor in Psychology
Kansas State University
Master of Science - Sociology & Psychology
Emporia State University
Associate in Arts - General Studies
Allen Community College