Brenda Fisher
Loveland
Summary
Daily, in my work as a high school counselor, I work with a multi-cultural population of students. I demonstrate the ability to co-create impactful processes. I assist students in identifying and implementing action steps in their post-secondary planning journey. I collaborate with students, parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, counseling colleagues, and college professionals to reduce barriers and support student success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed School Counselor (LSC)
Sycamore Community Schools
Sycamore High School, Montgomery, OH
08.2008 - Current
- Advocated for 9-12th grade student success through supporting students and their parent/guardians with student academics, post secondary planning, and personal school counseling.
- Tailored individual junior meetings with students and their parent/guardians to promote the students' post-secondary plans.
- Co-facilitated college/university admissions visits with interested senior students.
- Supervised master of school counseling interns from local universities.
- Co-created the district's response to grief process and crisis management process.
- Co-facilitated student school counseling groups.
Student Assistance Counselor
Sycamore Community Schools
Sycamore High School, Montgomery, OH
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Performed personal and crisis counseling, treatment referral, and prevention/education for 9th-12th grade students and parents on a contract basis.
Private Counseling Practice
Self-employeed
Montgomery, OH
08.2003 - 08.2008
- Responsible for private clinical counseling practice in the treatment of mental and emotional disorders for children, adolescents, and adults in an individual and family setting.
School-Based Therapist
The Center for Children and Families
Cincinnati, OH
11.2003 - 02.2007
- Responsible for assessment, referral, prevention/education, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of school-aged, multi-cultural clients.
- Conducted individual, family, and group counseling in elementary, junior high and high school settings.
Graduate Assistant, Special Projects
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
08.1996 - 05.1998
- Responsible for completing assignments in the Student Services department including advising the student disciplinary board and the initial development of the Xavier Student Day Planner.
Long Term Care
Westover Senior Services
Hamilton, OH
08.1990 - 08.1996
- Administrator Westover Retirement Community, 1992-1996
- Director of Human Resources, Westover Senior Services 1991-1992
- Administrator-in-Training, 1990-1991
Education
Master of Science - Agency And Community Counseling
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration
Miami University
Oxford, OH05-1990
Skills
- Literate in the Google suite of software including Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Forms
- Connect with adolescents in the development and implementation of post-secondary plans
- Thrives in a multi-person team environment
- Establishes rapport with students and parents
- Works independently and dependably
- Multi-task in a fast paced environment
- Track multiple relevant details
- Professional and customer service minded
Certification
- Licensed School Counselor (LSC), Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development, 2008-present
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S), Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapy Board, 2007-present
Timeline
Licensed School Counselor (LSC)
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2008 - Current
Student Assistance Counselor
Sycamore Community Schools
08.2007 - 06.2008
School-Based Therapist
The Center for Children and Families
11.2003 - 02.2007
Private Counseling Practice
Self-employeed
08.2003 - 08.2008
Graduate Assistant, Special Projects
Xavier University
08.1996 - 05.1998
Long Term Care
Westover Senior Services
08.1990 - 08.1996
Master of Science - Agency And Community Counseling
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration
Miami University