Dawn Partin

• Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of improvement within the guidance department, leading to targeted interventions for at-risk students.
• Worked collaboratively with counseling colleagues, teachers, deans and other administrators.
• Oversaw the successful transition from eighth grade to high school by coordinating orientation events, informational sessions, and mentorship programs.
• Managed a team of counselors, ensuring they received ongoing training and support in order to effectively serve students'' diverse needs.
• Deployed data to show impact of school counseling program on student achievement, attendance and behavior.
• Mentored new counselors by sharing expertise and providing guidance regarding effective strategies for supporting students'' academic, social-emotional, and career development needs.
• Coordinated standardized testing administration at the school level, ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures while minimizing disruptions to instructional time.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams comprising teachers, administrators, and support staff to design and implement comprehensive student interventions.
• Strengthened relationships with parents and teachers through regular communication, resulting in increased collaboration for student success.
• Recognized and understood students' individual interests that translated into meaningful academic and post-secondary plans.

• Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
• Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
• Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
• Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
• Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
• Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
• Contributed to development of effective school policies that addressed issues such as attendance, discipline, and substance abuse prevention.
• Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
• Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.

• Directed the evaluation and revision of curriculum materials to ensure alignment with state standards and best practices in counseling.
• Addressed crisis situations promptly by providing immediate intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other challenges affecting academic performance.

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• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams comprising teachers, administrators, and support staff to design and implement comprehensive student interventions.
• Established a positive school culture by implementing proactive initiatives addressing social-emotional well-being and academic achievement.
• Coordinated standardized testing administration at the school level, ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures while minimizing disruptions to instructional time.
• Deployed data to show impact of school counseling program on student achievement, attendance and behavior.
• Facilitated professional development workshops for staff members on topics such as suicide and mental health awareness.
• Streamlined processes within the guidance department by introducing new technologies that improved efficiency and record-keeping accuracy.
• Consulted and collaborated with families and outside agencies to support student needs.