Driven by a passion for fostering growth and resilience Urban Academic Life Coaching leverages motivational techniques and active listening to significantly enhance client well-being. Demonstrating adeptness in interpersonal communication and goal setting facilitated notable advancements in client achievements, embodying a results-oriented approach with a profound impact on diverse populations.
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Cynthia Wahtola
Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Urban Academic Life Coaching
Academic Life Coach
01.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on weekly basis.
- Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors.
Chicago Public Schools, Thomas Kelly High School
School Counselor
08.2001 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Freshman Specialist in charge of recruitment and the Freshman Connection Program
- Lead Counselor for the AVID Program, supporting first generation college bound student s and their families navigate a rigorous curriculum and the college application process.
- Chair of the Articulation Committee, developing and maintaining open lines of communication between the secondary and elementary schools.
- Sponsor and coordinator of the Freshman Student Council, encouraging and supporting leadership skills, qualities, and opportunities for Freshman students.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
Kaleidoscope Inc.
Lead Social Worker
04.1998 - 06.2000
Job overview
- Advocated for clients'' rights, ensuring access to resources and services necessary for their wellbeing.
- Reduced recidivism rates among at-risk youth through targeted prevention programs and community outreach efforts.
- Streamlined case management processes by developing efficient documentation procedures and maintaining accurate client records.
- Implemented effective crisis intervention strategies to ensure the safety of clients during times of distress.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by establishing trust and rapport through empathetic listening and effective communication skills.
- Navigated complex legal systems on behalf of clients, advocating for their rights in court proceedings and ensuring compliance with mandated services.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification..
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Education
Coach Training EDU Chicago, IL
Internationally Accredited Certified Life Coach from Academic Life Coaching
01.2017
University Overview
Concordia University Chicago, IL
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership And Management
12.2008
University Overview
University of Nevada, Reno Reno, NV
Master of Arts from Counseling And Educational Psychology
05.1998
University Overview
The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
06.1991
University Overview
Skills
- Personal Development Sessions
- Goal Setting
- Self-awareness
- Resilience building
- Growth planning
- Career Planning
- Behavioral Change
- Mental Health Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Schedule Management
- Learning disability awareness
- Individual Counseling
- Coping Methods
- Adolescent Counseling
- Emotional Support
- Crisis Intervention
- Time Management
- Multicultural counseling
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Academic Life Coach
Urban Academic Life Coaching
01.2017 - Current
School Counselor
Chicago Public Schools, Thomas Kelly High School
08.2001 - 01.2009
Lead Social Worker
Kaleidoscope Inc.
04.1998 - 06.2000
Coach Training EDU
Internationally Accredited Certified Life Coach from Academic Life Coaching
Concordia University
Master of Arts from Educational Leadership And Management
University of Nevada, Reno
Master of Arts from Counseling And Educational Psychology
The College of Idaho
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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