Brooke P. Bensinger
Middletown,PA
Summary
Retired School Counselor with solid background in fostering student development through tailored counseling services. Track record of building strong relationships with students, parents, and educational staff to create supportive and positive school environment. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Red Lion Area School District
10.2003 - 06.2025
- Provided academic, social/emotional, and career counseling for students in grades kindergarten through 8 utilizing individual and small group sessions as well as classroom lessons.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Mentored new counselors, providing guidance on best practices in student counseling and support services.
- Strengthened student leadership skills by advising student-led initiatives and clubs.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
School Counselor
York County School of Technology
05.2001 - 10.2003
- Provide academic, social/emotional, and career counseling for students in grades 9 through 12 utilizing individual and small group sessions as well as classroom lessons.
- Led workshops on college readiness, career exploration, and personal development for high school students.
- Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and career goals.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Maintained positive working relationships with all stakeholders including parents, businesses/industries, and sending school districts.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
McDaniel College
Wesminster, MD05-1996
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA03-1983
Skills
- Relationship development
- Relationship development
- Relationship development
- Relationship development
Certification
Elementary and Secondary School Counseling (2000)
Timeline
School Counselor
Red Lion Area School District
10.2003 - 06.2025
School Counselor
York County School of Technology
05.2001 - 10.2003
Master of Science - Counseling
McDaniel College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
Pennsylvania State University