David Fellers
West Des Moines
Summary
Experienced with providing guidance and support to students in various educational settings. Utilizes counseling techniques to address academic and emotional concerns effectively. Track record of fostering positive relationships and creating supportive school environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Counselor
Norwalk Middle School
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted students with individual counseling in a responsive setting, meeting various academic, social, and emotional needs of each student.
- Co-facilitated a small group of seventh-grade boys navigating the circumstances that arise in middle school.
- Supported four-year planning and helped students determine high school courses specific for each student's academic and career aspirations.
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Community Neuro Rehab of Iowa
05.2024 - Current
- Develop rapport with program participants and support rehabilitation from brain injuries.
- Utilize person-centered approaches to support participants in reaching treatment goals.
- Support participants with the use of compensatory strategies to overcome brain injuries
School Counseling Intern
Des Moines Christian School
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted a small group, driven by data, to close gaps in academic performance with students with missing assignments.
- Completed minute meetings with the entire sixth-grade class to build rapport with each student.
- Assisted with additional duties such as lunch duty, recess supervision, study hall monitoring.
Special Education Associate
Waukee Community School District
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff, while maintaining student confidentiality.
- Adapt and implement instruction to ensure academic and behavior standards are being met.
- Guide student work time to maximize productivity, while establishing positive relationships.
- Attend community job sites with students to assist with professional skill development.
Account Manager
Atlantic Bottling Company
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Built and maintained relationships with over fifty businesses to sell Coca-Cola products.
- Implemented sales strategies to increase volume for both stores and Atlantic Bottling Company.
- Communicated with different departments to ensure proper execution was performed.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northwestern
St. Paul05-2020
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Academic advising
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Active listening
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Counselor
Norwalk Middle School
12.2024 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Des Moines Christian School
08.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Community Neuro Rehab of Iowa
05.2024 - Current
Account Manager
Atlantic Bottling Company
09.2022 - 12.2023
Special Education Associate
Waukee Community School District
01.2021 - 05.2024
Master of Science - School Counseling
Drake University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Northwestern
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