Autum Priest
Suttons Bay,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate school counselor driven to aid youth in overcoming academic, social, and mental health challenges to achieve individual strengths. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences in students to better help their personal needs. Experienced with working with at-risk students to help them achieve overall success and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Intern
Suttons Bay Public Schools
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students and families through consistent communication and rapport building.
- Collaborated with school staff to identify at-risk students, implementing targeted interventions to promote positive outcomes.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating real-life situations and relatable examples in counseling sessions.
- Assisted students in setting realistic goals for academic achievement and personal growth, providing guidance and encouragement along the way.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessment tools, using results to guide future interventions and counseling strategies.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for students experiencing personal, social, or academic challenges.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students facing mental health concerns or other emergencies, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
Server
Village Inn
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Fulfillment Specialist
Target
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Picked, prepped, packed, sorted, and bagged products safely, efficiently and effectively to deliver convenience and quality for our guests.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily productivity goals in a fast-paced work setting.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
- Maintained updated knowledge of industry trends, incorporating best practices into daily operations for continuous improvement.
Camp Counselor
Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels while integrating Native American culture.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led conflict resolution efforts among campers, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to personal development.
Youth Intervention Specialist
Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction for targeted skill development, enhancing academic growth for all participants.
- Empowered students by teaching self-advocacy skills and promoting independence within the classroom setting.
- Addressed behavioral issues through the implementation of positive behavior supports and interventions.
- Promoted physical fitness among students through engaging outdoor games, sports activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop creative activities for students, leading to increased engagement and enjoyment.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Youth Studies Minor
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12.2017
No Degree - Transfer
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI08.2012
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual Counseling
- Empathetic
- Student Advocacy
- Solutions-focused
- Compassionate
- Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Group Counseling
- Crisis intervention strategies
Certification
- LSC- Licensed School Counselor- anticipated May 2024
- LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Anticipated 2025
Other Activities
Niijkewehn Mentoring Program
January -April 2017 Mount Pleasant, MI
Worked weekly with the CMU mentoring program partnered with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. Empowered and educated Saginaw Chippewa students ranging from 5th grade to 8th grade engaging in cultural, academic, and recreational activities.
Lunch Buddies
September-December 2017 Shepard, MI
Served as a mentor to 4th-grade students. Spent lunch and recess once a week encouraging a positive attitude about school, encouraging healthy eating habits and physical activity.
SOC 530 Capstone Experience in Youth Studies, CMU
September-December 2017
Mentored a high school student who was experiencing academic or social difficulties. Focused on making healthy decisions, finishing homework, improving attendance and grades, and developing post-secondary career and college plans.
Applied research- Completed daily field notes documenting mentoring activities, peer relations, protégé's academic and social experiences that support or undermine their academic achievement, social development, and future aspirations.
Timeline
School Counselor Intern
Suttons Bay Public Schools
09.2023 - 04.2024
Fulfillment Specialist
Target
09.2021 - 10.2022
Server
Village Inn
06.2021 - 08.2023
Youth Intervention Specialist
Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians
01.2018 - 01.2019
Camp Counselor
Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians
07.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Youth Studies Minor
Central Michigan University
No Degree - Transfer
Northwestern Michigan College
- LSC- Licensed School Counselor- anticipated May 2024
- LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Anticipated 2025
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