Candida Kadar
School Counselor
Eagle,NE
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counselor
Omaha Public Schools, Belvedere Elementary
Omaha, NE
08.2022 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Co-chaired MTSS-B team and chaired Tier 2 team.
- Meet with administration team weekly to discuss attendance issues.
Department Head
Central High School
Omaha, NE
05.2015 - 05.2020
- Assisted with building-level school improvement planning as part of Secondary Instructional Leadership Network (SILN).
- Developed teachers’ professional capacities using OPS coaching model and Best Instructional Practices Handbook.
- Evaluated teachers’ performance using TalentEd.
- Managed the budget for Family and Consumer Science Department (FCS).
- Evaluated student improvement plan data to develop school goals.
- Interviewed and recommend potential teacher candidates for hire.
- Promoted and advocated for CTE to school board with data presentations.
Curriculum Development
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
06.2009 - 05.2020
- Authored and developed curriculum for Child Development 1-2 and 3-4.
- Created lesson plans and assessments for Family and Consumer Science teachers throughout district.
- Revised Child Development 1-2 content standards to meet Standards Based Grading policy.
- Created grading rubrics demonstrating District’s content standards.
- Determined Child Development grading weights to be used by Family and Consumer Science teachers in Infinite Campus.
- Developed dual enrollment courses for OPS Early Childhood Education pathway, in conjunction with Metropolitan Community College
- Participated in National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships and Association for Career and Technical Education professional conferences and workshops.
Recruitment Sub-Chair
Central High School
Omaha, NE
01.2009 - 05.2020
- Chaired Activities/Athletics subcommittee with over 15 members.
- Assisted in development of recruitment plan for incoming eighth grade students.
- Developed new and creative ideas for recruitment events.
- Collaborated with building staff and faculty to ensure events are successful.
- Coordinated table setup with over 20 athletic coaches and extracurricular/co-circular clubs.
- Encouraged prospective students to attend Omaha Central High School.
ACT Prep Chair
Central High School
Omaha, NE
08.2016 - 05.2020
- Helped coordinate building-wide efforts to ensure smooth testing process for state accountability
- Coordinated after-testing activities for 0-585 students, which included recruiting staff to assist, developing contingency plans to ensure any number of students could be accommodated, and supervising staff and students throughout afternoon.
- Developed PowerPoint for students to convey shared building expectations for testing day
- Organized testing materials prior to testing day
- Evaluated successes and challenges from initial test administration day to make informed adjustments in future.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Concordia University
Seward, NE 01.2022 - Current
Certification - Work-based Learning
Wayne State College
Wayne, NE 06.2017 - 06.2017
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE 12.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 01.1999 - 01.2005
Skills
Mediation and crisis intervention
undefinedTeaching Experiences
West Harrison Community School District- Mondamin, IA
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, August 2020- Present
- Developed staff recognition program, Hawkeye Talon(t)s to increase staff relations.
- Designed student agendas to encourage decision-making, problem-solving, and planning.
- Coordinated with the Principal various in-school activities to encourage positive school climate.
- Active SEL team member to implement opportunities for student and staff success in social and emotional learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented a new course to assist freshmen students in transitioning into high school academics and behavioral expectations.
- Maintained grades and followed grading timelines.
- Worked with IWCC on dual enrollment opportunities for students.
Central High School- Omaha, NE
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, August 2006-May 2020
- Developed lesson plans and assessments in conjunction with district content standards
- Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to engage all students in active learning
- Used effective classroom management skills to provide a productive and safe learning environment
- Integrated service-learning projects in conjunction with UNO Service Learning K-12 Service Learning Initiative, through Introduction to Education and CAD Fashion courses
- Maintained accurate grades within Infinite Campus
- Communicated effectively with building staff and parents to ensure the success of students
- Recruited students into dual enrollment courses offered through the department.
Additional Information
- 2018 Nebraska Outstanding Career Educator for Education and Training
Timeline
School Counselor
Omaha Public Schools, Belvedere Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - School Counseling
Concordia University
01.2022 - Current
Certification - Work-based Learning
Wayne State College
06.2017 - 06.2017
ACT Prep Chair
Central High School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Department Head
Central High School
05.2015 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Educational Administration
University of Nebraska At Kearney
12.2009 - 12.2010
Curriculum Development
Omaha Public Schools
06.2009 - 05.2020
Recruitment Sub-Chair
Central High School
01.2009 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Education and Human Sciences
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
01.1999 - 01.2005
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