Bethany Lopez
Walbridge
Summary
Student-centered and experienced school counselor prepared for impactful roles in student guidance and support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled at counseling students to navigate school life and keeping students on-track with a supportive approach. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, fostering positive student outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Swanton Local School District
08.2019 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Planned and facilitated classroom lessons on topics such as mental health, college and career readiness, graduation requirements, standardized testing (ACT)
- Planned and facilitated school-wide and large-group programs such as Frosh Fest (freshman orientation), Start With Hello Week, National School Counseling Week, Senior Seminars, and 8th Grade Orientation
- Advocated for support services for students at-risk
- 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.
- Provided support services for students in crisis, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Met with and assisted students with post-secondary career plans, college applications, scholarships, FAFSA, College Credit Plus (CCP) enrollment, and Penta applications
- Coordinated with outside agencies (such as Maumee Valley Guidance Center, Ohio Means Jobs Fulton County, RFS Behavioral Health, The Center for Child & Family Advocacy, and Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio) to support students in receiving appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events, including Swanton's first 3-E Career Expo
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending relevant conferences, seminars, and trainings focused on best counseling practices.
Middle School Counselor
Swanton Local School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
- Planned and facilitated classroom counseling lessons on topics such as mental health, social skills, learning styles, study skills, and college and career awareness
- Planned and implemented school-wide and large group programs such as Mix It Up at Lunch Day, Red Ribbon Week, 5th Grade Move Up Day, and New Student Orientation
- Provided crisis intervention services for students during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH08-2011
Bachelor of Education - Middle Childhood Education
The University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2007
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Crisis intervention
- College and career readiness
- Academic advising
- Student advocacy
- College application support
- Post-secondary career exploration
- Mental health awareness
- Parent-teacher collaboration and engagement
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
Licensure
- 5 Year Professional License - Pupil Services
School Counselor (270200)
- 5 Year Professional License - Middle Childhood (4-9)
LA and Reading (4-9) (050150, Reading (4-9) (050123), Science (4-9) (130102)
- STATE ID: OH3027452
Timeline
High School Counselor
Swanton Local School District
08.2019 - Current
Middle School Counselor
Swanton Local School District
08.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Education - Middle Childhood Education
The University of Toledo
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