DARA WASHBURN
Foristell,MO
Summary
To obtain a position using my skills in educational support post retirement
Knowledgeable Educator with solid foundation in several educational roles. Demonstrated success in fostering supportive learning environment and assisting students, staff and parents in overcoming academic challenges. Proven ability to integrate effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance student engagement and achievement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Messiah Lutheran School
St. Charles, MO
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and address student behavioral challenges effectively.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and conducted workshops and seminars to educate students, faculty and parents on relevant topics in field.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Enhanced faculty collaboration through regular consultation on classroom management strategies, behavioral interventions, or other support measures needed for student success.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
School Counselor (Grades K-6)
Wentzville School District, Prairie View Elementary School
O'Fallon, MO
08.2005 - 05.2025
- Coordinated and facilitated Intervention Teams
- Assisted classroom teachers with alternative intervention strategies and behavior plans
- Facilitated parent workshops to enhance communication and engagement in student development.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed and implemented school-wide programs addressing social skills and conflict resolution.
- Facilitated Section 504 Review of Existing Data, Eligibility and Accommodation Plan Meetings and implementation of same.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and academic growth.
Special Education Communication Arts Teacher (Grades 6 and 7)
Ft. Zumwalt School District, North Middle School
O'Fallon, MO
08.1999 - 05.2005
- Developed Individualized Education Plans for students
- Wrote and implemented behavior management plans and alternative discipline plans
- Designed curricula to meet the needs of individual students
- Assisted classroom teachers with alternative intervention strategies
- Taught class within a class Communication Arts
- Sponsored T.R.E.N.D. (2002-2004)
Special Education Resource Room Teacher (Grades K-6)
Washington School District
Washington, MO
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Wrote and implemented behavior management plans and alternative discipline plans
- Administered, scored and interpreted academic diagnostic tests
- Designed curricula to meet the needs of individual students
- Assisted Classroom teachers with alternative intervention strategies
- Collaborated with teachers to implement effective classroom strategies for student engagement.
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse learning needs.
Education
Psychological Examiner - Education
Lindenwood University
St. Charles, MO05-2016
M.A. - School Counseling
Lindenwood University
05-2004
B.S. - Education
Northwest Missouri State University
05-1996
Skills
- Individual and group counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Parent/teacher education
- Compassionate
- Google Suites expertise
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom Management
- Academic Instruction
- Relationship development
Certification
- Elementary Education (1-8) Career CPC
- Learning Disabilities (K-9) Career CPC
- Cross Categorical (K-12) Career CPC
- School Counseling (K-12)
- Psychological Examiner
- Lindenwood University-Psychological Examiner Certification (May 2015)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Vacation Bible School Teacher, Wentzville Christian Church, 2018, Present
- Life Group Leader, Wentzville Christian Church, 2016, 2019
- Audio Visual Tech, Wentzville Christian Church, 2016, 2020
- Church Youth Leader, First Christian Churches of Maryville and Washington, Mo and Mid Rivers Christian Church of St. Peters, 1993, 2001, Counseled students on issues of sexuality, peer relations, drugs and spirituality, Organized youth events including teen revivals, fund-raisers, and lock-ins
Timeline
School Counselor
Messiah Lutheran School
08.2025 - Current
School Counselor (Grades K-6)
Wentzville School District, Prairie View Elementary School
08.2005 - 05.2025
Special Education Communication Arts Teacher (Grades 6 and 7)
Ft. Zumwalt School District, North Middle School
08.1999 - 05.2005
Special Education Resource Room Teacher (Grades K-6)
Washington School District
08.1996 - 05.1999
M.A. - School Counseling
Lindenwood University
B.S. - Education
Northwest Missouri State University
Psychological Examiner - Education
Lindenwood University