ANN DONAHOO
Loveland,CO
Summary
Professional with strong background in counseling and 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
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Weld RE4 Schools
Windsor, CO
07.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Developed individualized counseling plans to address student needs and promote academic success.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, enhancing communication skills among students.
- Led crisis intervention strategies, ensuring immediate support for students in distressing situations.
- Collaborated with educators to integrate guidance principles into classroom activities and curricula.
- Conducted small group counseling sessions to address specific social-emotional needs of students.
- Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions for program enhancements.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
Head Coach
WeldRE4 Schools
Windsor, CO
08.2006 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and team cohesion.
- Analyzed game strategies and opponent tactics to optimize competitive advantage during matches.
- Led recruitment efforts, identifying and attracting top talent to build a high-performing team.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and conflict resolution practices.
- Evaluated player performance metrics to inform coaching decisions and tailored training approaches.
- Mentored assistant coaches, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Established strategic game plans tailored to opponent strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to enhance player performance and skill development.
Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
Denver, CO
01.2002 - 05.2005
- Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.
- Managed and restrained violent, potentially violent and suicidal clients.
- Served as part of an on-call emergency response team for crisis intervention within the facility.
- Followed up with program participants after program completion to track progress.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by the team leader.
- Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Supervised the residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.
- Consulted with clients when developing long term treatment plan goals and objectives.
- Administered oral medications, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.
Education
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05-2016
Master of Arts - School Counseling, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Northern Colorado
Denver, CO01-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO01-1999
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Solutions-focused
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Individual and family support
- Career planning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Group counseling
Timeline
Head Coach
WeldRE4 Schools
08.2006 - 08.2025
School Counselor
Weld RE4 Schools
07.2005 - Current
Treatment Counselor
Tennyson Center for Children
01.2002 - 05.2005
Master of Arts - School Counseling, Community Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Psychology
Fort Lewis College
Education Specialist - Educational Leadership And Management
University of Northern Colorado