Daniel Powers

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions. Coordinated services and student supports for approximately 350 students each academic year.
• Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals from initial enrollment and transition to high school though graduation and post secondary planning.
• Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address needs of all students. Regularly communicated with parents about progress and student concerns
• Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.

• Created district wide student planning guide aligning academic courses, technical education courses and student experiences with career pathways.
• Part of district leadership team to explore and learn of career pathways for consideration to use in our district.
• District Career and Tech education advisory board member and school relation committee member for NEMT 916 Technical Center programs.
• Presented school & district CTE initiatives at MN State CTE Conferences.
• Served as Lead and Co- lead for district wide counseling meetings to provide in-service training for district counseling team.
• Prepared state technical education program approval documents for school district.
• Worked with district leadership team on Federal Perkins Program initiatives and grants.

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Assisted students in developing academic plans by conducting a comprehensive review of their strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
• Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
• Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
• Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.

• Enhanced student support by developing and implementing targeted intervention strategies.
• Increased student retention rates in technical education through consistent communication, academic counseling, and resource referrals.
• Collaborated with faculty to create individualized learning plans for at-risk students, leading to improved performance.
• Coordinated tutoring services for struggling students, resulting in higher academic achievement.
• Collaborated with 12 area high schools regarding appropriate CTE programs and student enrollment for special needs students.
• Teacher / Coordinator for District 917 Alternative High School for enrollment
• Teacher/ Coordinator for employment seminar and employment specialist for ALC and also high needs students.
• Vocational Evaluator for special needs students to identify appropriate CTE program options.

Teacher / Coordinator for High School On the Job Training program. Taught classroom employment readiness class and collaborated with area businesses for student employment opportunities and student employment success.