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Dave Riggin

Fort Peck,Montana

Summary

Focused School Counselor with 27 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Frontier School District
09.2008 - Current
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.

Metals Shop Teacher 1977 -2006

Glasgow High School
01.1977 - 05.2006
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.

Education

Master of Science - School Counselor

M.S.U Northern
Havre, MT
05.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Arts

M.S.U. Northern
Havre, MT
05.1975

Skills

  • Academic Support
  • Academic advisement
  • Career guidance
  • Course Counseling
  • Class Schedule Preparation
  • Conflict Management Education
  • Vocational Training
  • Student Support

Timeline

School Counselor

Frontier School District
09.2008 - Current

Metals Shop Teacher 1977 -2006

Glasgow High School
01.1977 - 05.2006

Master of Science - School Counselor

M.S.U Northern

Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Arts

M.S.U. Northern

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