Courtney McLean-Simma
San Diego,California
Summary
Tenacious School Counselor with a proven track record at the Santee School District, enhancing student social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success through data-driven and creative individual and group counseling. Skilled in mediation and solution-focused brief counseling, fostering communication between students, parents, and educators. Achieved significant improvements in student positive engagement, and family participation in recommended resources.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Santee School District
07.2021 - Current
- -Developed and managed a comprehensive school counseling program for 600 students from TK through 8th grade.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, teachers, and staff to assess and address individual needs effectively.
- Facilitated small groups and individual counseling sessions, ensuring accurate billing inputs and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
Online Support and Community Builder
Mindsight Institute
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Transcribed Q&A sessions with Dr. Dan Siegel and created resource logs for hundreds of live online students.
- Built an online community by connecting students with similar interests and providing technical support with a 90% engagement rate.
- Presented course cohort calendars, sent bi-weekly reminders, and resolved technical issues remotely.
Research Assistant
Jacob's Institute for Innovation in Education
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted in developing and modifying code for a research project on teacher-student engagement.
- Provided weekly progress updates to the research team and trained new assistants on coding software.
- Watched and coded hours of footage to collect data for the project.
Behavioral Therapist
Helena Autism Therapy Center
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Provided intensive early intervention behavior therapy services using ABA to children on the autism spectrum aged 2-7 in various settings.
- Motivated clients to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
- Visited clients at home, school and other settings to leverage expertise and positively impact individuals' lives with skilled interventions.
- Managed caseload, including scheduling, treatment planning, and family skills training.
- Trained new staff on ABA therapy and program implementation.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05-2016
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Listening actively
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Academic advising
- Outside referral coordination
- Social-emotional learning
- PowerSchool expertise
- Student records management
- Student advocacy
- Facilitating communication between different parties
Certification
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Mental Health First Aid Certification – Mental Health First Aid USA.
- American School Counseling Association Member Certificate – American School Counseling Association.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
Santee School District
07.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Jacob's Institute for Innovation in Education
11.2020 - 05.2021
Online Support and Community Builder
Mindsight Institute
07.2020 - 09.2021
Behavioral Therapist
Helena Autism Therapy Center
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Mental Health First Aid Certification – Mental Health First Aid USA.
- American School Counseling Association Member Certificate – American School Counseling Association.
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Minnesota
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