Anne Westphal
Bloomfield Hills,MI
Summary
Adept School Counselor offering 24 years of experience counseling students on mental health, academics and interpersonal conflicts. Driven to help students achieve success by providing guidance on career options, higher education choices and life planning. Attentive in identifying early warning signs of harmful behavior in students to provide preventive counseling. Consistent in meeting the established goals of the counseling program. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Bloomfield Hills School District
Bloomfield Hills, MI
08.2001 - 06.2018
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
School Counselor
Rochester Public Schools
Reuther Middle School Rochester, MI
08.1994 - 06.2001
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Created an inclusive learning environment by advocating for accommodations for students with special needs or disabilities.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia ,Seward NE
Seward, NE05.1978
Skills
- Suicide Prevention
- Counseling and Therapy
- Conflict Mediation
- Mental Health Assessments
- Conflict Resolution
- Student Records Management
- Diverse Groups Presentations
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Individual and Family Support
- Mediation and Crisis Intervention
- Career Advising
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Group Therapy Facilitator
- Behavioral Assessment
- Elementary Education
- Student Chaperoning
- Attention-Deficit Disorder Experience
- Mediation
- Academic Support
- Compassionate
- Youth and Adolescent Development
- Academic Advising
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Academic Advisement
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual Counseling
- Adolescent Counseling
- Career Guidance
- Solutions-Focused
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Student Counseling
- Regulatory Compliance
- Group Counseling
- Organizational Skills
- Stress Management
- Effective Communication
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Community Outreach
- Goal Setting
- Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Special Education Support
- Student Advocacy
- Multicultural Competence
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Problem Solving
- Empathy Development
- Time Management
- Professional Development
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Student Support
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Self-Help Education
- Truancy Counseling
- Peer Counseling
- Needs Determination
- Progress Reporting
- Transcript Review
Timeline
School Counselor
Bloomfield Hills School District
08.2001 - 06.2018
School Counselor
Rochester Public Schools
08.1994 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia ,Seward NE