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Corinne Turnsplenty

Laurel,Montana

Summary

Highly-qualified Guidance Counselor excels in program, policy and procedure evaluations and improvements through highly-effective data-driven decision-making. individualized career planning and academic exploration. Im focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling sensitive social and emotional issues. Experienced in dealing with socioeconomic and cultural differences. Highly organized and flexible, team oriented and goal focused. Im talented at creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans that meet the Montana School Counseling standards and include cross curricular activities. I enjoy teaching Career exploration at all age levels.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K-12 School Counselor

Bridger School District
Bridger, MT
07.2006 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling to students in K-12 setting.
  • Developed classroom guidance lessons that addressed topics such as bullying prevention, conflict resolution, study skills, and career exploration.
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, parents, to ensure student success.
  • Counseled students on a variety of issues related to academic performance, social, emotional well-being, college, career planning, mental health concerns.
  • Coordinated referrals for outside agencies when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of all student contacts in accordance with federal, state regulations and district policy.
  • Advised high school seniors about postsecondary options including college applications, scholarships and financial aid opportunities and military enlistment programs.
  • Implemented evidence based interventions designed to reduce disruptive behaviors among elementary aged children.
  • Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
  • Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
  • Assessed students and proposed behavior management plans to alleviate academic and social problems.
  • Maintained student records and developed individual education and behavior plans to promote student success.
  • Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
  • Worked as the Homeless Liaison making sure our school was in compliance with Mckinney Vento and ESSA policies. Worked with students and families to make sure they were receiving the assistance they needed.
  • Input data into the state AIM system
  • Worked as the Title IX coordinator when directed to do so.
  • Coordinated, Implemented and monitored all of the online learning programs.
  • Coordinated and implemented all the Dual enrollment and credit recovery programs.
  • MBI coach and experienced in MTSS
  • Skilled in working with MTCIS career exploration program

K-12 Section 504 Coordinator

Bridger School District
Bridger, Montana
07.2006 - Current
  • Followed Section 504 laws and made sure the school was in compliance with all federal Section 504 procedures and safeguards
  • Coordinated meetings with parents and staff
  • Led the 504 team in creating 504 plans for students.
  • Communicated with teachers to make sure the students accomodations were being met.
  • Researched and advised staff of appropriate accommodations based on the disability of students
  • Kept the confidential files
  • Input data into the AIm system
  • Created the Districts 504 forms

District Testing Coordinator

Bridger School District
Bridger, Montana
07.2006 - Current
  • Developed and implemented test plans, scenarios, scripts and procedures.
  • Reviewed system requirements documents to ensure accuracy of testing conditions.
  • Coordinated and administered the following state and national exams: Wida, SBAC, Pre-ACT, ACT, MSAA, and the PSAT, AP exam and the At Risk Student Survey.
  • Coordinated the following exams..ASVAB and the NAEP.
  • Interpreted Data for school administrators, parents and teachers.
  • Presented to the community in order to explain MAPS testing to the community for the former administrator and MAPS coordinator.
  • Made sure that all of our students accommodations were put into the testing system and were being followed correctly.
  • Provided annual training to teachers for the SBAC administration.
  • Worked as the AP coordinator and test proctor.

21st Century Grant Director

Bridger School District
Bridger, Montana
07.2007 - Current
  • Applied and received the 21st Century Grant funding for out of school time for our school district for 17 years.
  • Led our team as the site and project supervisor for 17 years.
  • Set our program measurable goals and objectives based on our testing data.
  • Created our platform and wrote our lesson plans for Careers and STEAM.
  • Presented at the state conferences on how to teach careers and Social Emotional Health to elementary students.
  • Presented at the state conferences on how to teach STEAM to K-12 students.
  • Directed daily operations ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state standards.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Partnered with staff to create a safe and educational environment for students.
  • Facilitated and planned parent nights.
  • Created the Afterschool and summer program registration forms.
  • Planned and Coordinated field trips.
  • Partnered with local, federal and state agencies to provide sustainability practices.
  • Evaluated program to make sure that we were meeting our goals.

Education

Master of Science - Education/Endorsement School Counseling

MSU-Billings
Billings
05-2004

Associate of Science - Psychology

Casper College
Casper, WY
05-2000

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Casper College
Casper, WY
05-2000

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Casper College
Casper, WY
05-2000

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
05-2000

Skills

  • Academic advising
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Individual Counseling and Group Counseling
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Student Records Management
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Academic advisement
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Career Planning
  • Academic Support
  • Assessments

Certification

  • Licensed Class 6 K-12 School Counselor
  • Certified Archery in the Schools Instructor
  • Certified Fly Fishing in the Schools Instructor
  • Career Counselor

Affiliations

I enjoy gardening and traveling. I enjoy teaching students and I especially love educational field trips! I am a proud member of the ASCA, member of the MSCA, member of the NCDA and a member of the NEA.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

21st Century Grant Director

Bridger School District
07.2007 - Current

K-12 School Counselor

Bridger School District
07.2006 - Current

K-12 Section 504 Coordinator

Bridger School District
07.2006 - Current

District Testing Coordinator

Bridger School District
07.2006 - Current

Master of Science - Education/Endorsement School Counseling

MSU-Billings

Associate of Science - Psychology

Casper College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Casper College

Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy

Casper College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Wyoming

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