Karla Kiedrowski
Counselor||Teacher
Washington
Quote
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Christopher Robin (Winnie the Pooh)
Summary
I am an educator uniquely trained in child development. As an instructor and counselor, I provide learning strategies, self-management and social skills to promote success for a diverse student population. I have implemented a school counseling program to support students through this important developmental period. My services are integrated into all aspects of children’s lives. I teach the knowledge, attitudes and skills that our students need to acquire in academic, career and social/emotional development. As a School Counselor, I do not work in isolation; rather, I am integral to the total educational program. I am an advocate of children and their right to a healthy and adaptive inner life.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
5
5
Certificates
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Trinity College
Washington, District Of Columbia 08.2009 - 08.2014
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Saint Michael's College
Vermont 06.1995 - 06.1997
B.A. - Rhetoric And Communications, Major/Spanish, Minor
University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania 09.1988 - 12.1992
Certification
School Counselor License Number *108 (New Mexico Secretary of Education)
Work History
PreK - Grade 2 School Counselor
American School Of Kuwait
08.2022 - Current
- Identified student needs and teacher needs through careful analysis of institutional data, communication and rapport.
- Provides education, prevention and intervention activities to lower elementary-aged children, which empowers students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Conducts social and emotional classroom presentations for students and classrooms in need of tier 2 support.
- Works with individual students to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting common educational situations.
- Organizes and plans individual lessons for students who need social-emotional support.
K-12 School Counselor
Quileute Tribal School
05.2017 - 08.2022
- Provided mental-health counseling to students for personal issues
- Reviewed transcripts to ensure students are on-track to graduate
- Supported students with taking required college tests, dual-credit classes, filling out college applications and scholarships
- Provided group counseling related to the personal, social and career needs of each student.
- Used data from attendance, standardized test scores, classroom grades and behavior reports to monitor students' progress and recommend actions.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Developed and conducted workshops and classroom discussions to educate students, faculty and parents on bullying prevention, self-calming and coping techniques, as well as college readiness.
- Advised high school seniors regarding college applications and graduation requirements. Guided students in developing organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems to ensure student success. Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers. Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
Crisis Therapist
Jackson County Mental Health and Human Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided crisis intervention and assessment at various locations (hospitals, medical clinics, incarceration facilities and the Sobering Center) while completing mental-health assessments
- Assessed family, cultural, social and work relationships
- Identified DSM diagnoses to assess patients for level of care determinations.
- Developed and coordinated individual services and support plans
- Referred clients to additional community agencies
- Provided specialized individual, family/group counseling and therapy, education, outreach and support to clients and families, including consultation, education, information and resource advocacy to agencies in the community
- Communicated with key community agencies that serve people with mental illness
- Prepared and maintained required records, progress notes and files
- Designed program services and coordinating activities with assigned staff
- Maintained knowledge of current research, trends and practices applicable to assigned program by attending classes, conferences and workshops
- Adhered to county and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe-work practices, policies and procedures
Department Chair - English Language Learners
Minnie Howard School
09.1996 - 12.2015
- Department Chair (ELl and ESL): Observed, coached and mentored department staff and participated instructional council meetings to discuss, plan and make decisions on improving instruction by teachers
- Coordinated activities and meetings for all members of the ELL department
- Organized, led and coordinated field trips, Diversity Club activities and the annual School International Night
- Teacher (ELL and ESL): Taught Grade 9 English Language Learners (grammar, reading, writing, literature, listening and speaking), math, science and world history
- Effectively managed classroom activities and students' behavior for a successful learning environment
- Used and differentiated a variety of teaching materials for students with different language and academic levels in the classroom
- Fostered a multicultural classroom environment with these materials
Grades 9 - 12 Counselor
Central Consolidated Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Developed students' self-advocacy skills
- Assist students with college, vocational or employment applications
- Maintained cumulative academic records, class rankings and semester grades
- Met and planned with parents, students, teachers, administrators
- Created the master schedule for all students; reviewed schedule change requests and new student enrollment; coordinated and distributed schedules
- Planned and coordinated field trips for students to support them in their personal, social and academic needs
- Balanced class loads to lead, recruit for and conduct support groups
English Language Learner Summer Academic Coordinator
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided high school English Language Learners with the opportunity to continue with their English language development, engage in credit recovery, and pursue original credits in core content and elective classes
- Distributed the student and class supplies to the ELL staff
- Helped maximize impact of student learning
- Facilitated protocols and procedures for ELL summer program
- Built relationships and worked with school counselors, program manager and principal to conduct a student orientation, place students in the correct schedule and ensure students were attending class
- Met with individual students about their attendance
- Coordinated and chaperoned student field trips to college campuses in the area
- Collected syllabi, attendance and lesson plans from teachers to ensure a smooth, productive program
- Tracked student attendance and sent reports on data to program manager.
School Counseling Intern
Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad, Ballou STAY High School
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Conducted both individual and group counseling for students' mental health issues
- Assessed and promoted students' progress and success
- Wrote progress notes and treatment plans
- Drug and alcohol treatment counseling Intern
Federal Recovery Services
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Conducted both individual and group counseling for clients in recovery for substance abuse
- Assessed and promoted clients' recovery from addiction
- Wrote progress notes and treatment plans.
College Counselor
Shenandoah University
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted personal, mental health and academic counseling to college students
- Maintained progress and case notes for each individual
- Promoted and encouraged students' success.
Fulbright Scholarship Participant, FULBRIGHT, HAYS SEMINAR ABROAD PARTICIPANT
06.2004 - 07.2004
- Selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates across the United
- States to
ELEMENTARY ESL SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Alexandria City Public Schools
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Planned and conducted a pre-orientation staff development for summer school teachers
- Managed ten teachers from two different schools
- Distributed books and materials to classrooms
- Evaluated teachers' classroom performance
- Made suggestions for teacher improvement
- Organized and created an inventory of all books and materials.
Iraqi Business Council
05.2003 - 07.2003
- Discussed and developed ideas on peace initiatives and community action plans for the rebuilding of Iraq.
ESL TEACHER
Yew Wah Chung Center - 上海市
06.1999 - 08.1999
- Taught English to Chinese teenagers
- Created, planned and presented English lessons
- Demonstrated cross-cultural skills
- Coordinated and led an end of the semester recognition ceremony for all students who participated in the
- Center's English classes
- Collaborated with Chinese university students in making an effective summer English program for Chinese teenagers.
BUSINESS VOLUNTEER
Centro Del Muchacho Trabajador
07.1998 - 08.1998
- Promoted and marketed a store which sold products for a profit to help the poor
- Made interior design, cleaning and customer service changes to attract a larger customer base
- Managed three employees
- Created incentives and a better working environment that increased employee motivation.
WORKPLACE ESL TRAINER
Touristic Development
03.1997 - 02.1998
- Trained Marriott Hotel employees English in the workplace
- Designed and organized classroom materials relating to hotel responsibilities, vocabulary and situations
- Assessed and administered tests to evaluate the results of the workplace training.
EFL INSTRUCTOR, American Language Center
03.1996 - 06.1996
- Taught English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to groups of students from the ages of twelve to fifty
- Designed and organized activities and projects suited for all age groups
- Addressed classroom management concerns through excellent supervisory skills
- Demonstrated superior cross-cultural skills
- Encouraged a warm and inviting environment for students learning English.
Skills
Timeline
PreK - Grade 2 School Counselor
American School Of Kuwait
08.2022 - Current
WA State Mental Health Counselor Associate License
05-2021
School Counselor License *324A (Washington)
05-2017
K-12 School Counselor
Quileute Tribal School
05.2017 - 08.2022
Crisis Therapist
Jackson County Mental Health and Human Services
08.2016 - 01.2017
K12 ESL Teaching and School Counselor License PGP*312 (Virginia Board of Education)
06-2016
English Language Learner Summer Academic Coordinator
District of Columbia Public Schools
06.2016 - 08.2016
School Counselor License Number *108 (New Mexico Secretary of Education)
07-2015
Grades 9 - 12 Counselor
Central Consolidated Public Schools
01.2015 - 05.2016
School Counselor License *Washington, DC Office of the State Superintendent
07-2014
Federal Recovery Services
01.2014 - 05.2014
School Counseling Intern
Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad, Ballou STAY High School
09.2013 - 06.2014
College Counselor
Shenandoah University
04.2013 - 04.2014
Master of Arts - Counseling
Trinity College
08.2009 - 08.2014
Fulbright Scholarship Participant, FULBRIGHT, HAYS SEMINAR ABROAD PARTICIPANT
06.2004 - 07.2004
ELEMENTARY ESL SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Alexandria City Public Schools
06.2003 - 08.2003
Iraqi Business Council
05.2003 - 07.2003
ESL TEACHER
Yew Wah Chung Center - 上海市
06.1999 - 08.1999
BUSINESS VOLUNTEER
Centro Del Muchacho Trabajador
07.1998 - 08.1998
WORKPLACE ESL TRAINER
Touristic Development
03.1997 - 02.1998
Department Chair - English Language Learners
Minnie Howard School
09.1996 - 12.2015
EFL INSTRUCTOR, American Language Center
03.1996 - 06.1996
Master of Arts - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
Saint Michael's College
06.1995 - 06.1997
B.A. - Rhetoric And Communications, Major/Spanish, Minor
University of Pittsburgh
09.1988 - 12.1992
Languages
Spanish B2 CEFL
Good
English Native
Advanced
Accomplishments
- Fullbright Scholarship Laureate
- Volunteer US - Iraqi Business Council
Thailand, Vietnam
June - July 2004
Washington, DC
May - June 2003
International Awards and Volunteering
- Fullbright Scholarship Laureate
Thailand, Vietnam
June - July 2004
- Volunteer US - Iraqi Business Council
Washington, DC
May - June 2003
Travel
Thailand and Vietnam (Fullbright Scholar)
Morocco (EFL Instructor - American Language Center )
China (ESL Teacher - Yew Chung Center)
Ecuador (Business Center Volunteer - Centro del Muchacho Trabajador)
Travel
Thailand and Vietnam (Fullbright Scholar)
Morocco (EFL Instructor - American Language Center )
China (ESL Teacher - Yew Chung Center)
Ecuador (Business Center Volunteer - Centro del Muchacho Trabajador)