Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Volunteer

Christine Bell

Brighton,MI

Summary

Skilled Counselor with strong background helping individuals overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and important coping skills. Extensive experience in delivering and facilitating large and small group social emotional learning (SEL) content.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselor

Milan Middle School
Milan, MI
08.1999 - Current
  • Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
  • Used data to monitor individuals' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Used therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change, redirect poor habits, and promote positive coping skills
  • Facilitated group counseling sessions to support individuals in areas such as grief, anxiety, and depression.

Teacher

Milan Area Schools
Milan, MI
08.1995 - 06.1999
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12.1995

Skills

  • Behavioral Guidance
  • Crisis Response
  • Adolescent Development
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - Michigan #6401007395
  • NCC - National Certified Counselor - Lis #57222
  • ATD - Alliance of Therapy Dogs Member - Lis #87738
  • MI Professional Teaching Certificate K-8 - Lis #IF0000000012087
  • MI School Counselor Endorsement K-12

Timeline

Counselor

Milan Middle School
08.1999 - Current

Teacher

Milan Area Schools
08.1995 - 06.1999

Master of Arts - Counseling

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Eastern Michigan University
Christine Bell