Compassionate individual who desires to use God’s word to speak to the needs of individuals. A passion for children and seeing them and their hearts the way that God does.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Early Childhood Assistant Director
Lakes Early Learning Center
Polk City
07.2022 - Current
Assists director with staff supervision and training, developing curriculum, communicating with parents, and making sure the center complies with all state and local regulations.
Supports the director in daily operations by overseeing staff, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring safe and nurturing environment for children.
Is a liaison between the director and staff, delegates tasks, and helps solve problems as they arise.
School Counselor
United Community School District
Boone, Iowa
08.2020 - 08.2022
Provided individual counseling sessions for students facing interpersonal, social, and educational issues.
Developed and implemented programs promoting social-emotional learning in classrooms.
Collaborated with teachers to support student academic and behavioral needs.
Facilitated group counseling sessions to foster peer relationships and communication skills.
Paraprofessional
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2019 - 08.2020
Assisted teachers with classroom management and instructional activities.
Supported students with diverse learning needs in academic tasks.
Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
Education
Biblical Counseling Certification -
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
08.2022 - 07.2025
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
08.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Family Services
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
08.2013 - 12.2016
Pocahontas Area High School
Pocahontas, IA
Skills
curriculum development
parent communication
administrative support
Coordinating schedules
Child development
conflict resolution
student support
social-emotional learning
individual counseling
Timeline
Biblical Counseling Certification -
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
08.2022 - 07.2025
Early Childhood Assistant Director
Lakes Early Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
School Counselor
United Community School District
08.2020 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Professional School Counseling