DOUGLAS DREW
Sandwich,NH
Summary
Dynamic guidance director with a proven track record at Portland High School, adept in student data management and curriculum development. Successfully managed a caseload of 290 students while implementing innovative programs that enhanced student feedback and career readiness. Recognized for strong public speaking skills and impactful program evaluation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employed Contractor
Self-employed Contractor
06.2015 - Current
Guidance Director
Portland High School
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Managed caseload of 290 students, grades 9-12
- Oversaw transition to restructure department of 7, serving 1200 students
- Developed Career Center and job shadowing/internship program
- Instituted evaluation tool for students to provide feedback to school programming
School Counselor
Deering High School
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Presented to whole school and evening events
- Oversaw transition to new windows based student information system (PowerSchool)
- Managed caseload of 260 students, grades 9-12
- Supported creation and manipulation of scheduling process
Guidance Director
Greely High School
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Directed/oversaw 4 person guidance department for 700 students
- Developed/taught Careers course for all sophomores
- Responsible for caseload of 280
- Developed yearly master schedule and student placement and scheduling cycle
- Co-chair/Leader of CRSD grant during first year of implementation
- School-wide trainer for PowerSchool computer system
- Delivered yearly presentations to MSAD #51 School Board
- Member of School Based Planning Team
High School Guidance Counselor
Gray-New Gloucester High School
08.1998 - 08.2000
- One of two counselors for school of 680 9-12 students
- Provided mental health, career, and college admissions support for caseload of 340 students
- Developed master schedule
- Taught Career Unit for all sophomores
- District-wide trainer for Schoolmaster computer system
- 504 Facilitator/case manager
- Varsity Ice Hockey Coach 98-99 season
- Varsity Assistant Alpine Ski Coach 99-00 season
Programming Consultant
Adventure Based Counseling
04.1995 - 09.1998
- Design and Market Staff Development/Team Building programs for private organizations
- Consultant/Facilitator of middle and high school adventure ropes course groups for Camp Ketcha, Portland YMCA, and University of Southern Maine's Outdoor Center for Experiential Learning and Leadership
- Developed curriculum and instructed 2 day Teen Adventure Wilderness/Ropes Course Programs for Portland YMCA
- Facilitated Professional Development Programs for Unum Maine Medical Ctr., United Way, and Chewonky
High School Counselor
Kennett High School
09.1996 - 08.1998
- Company Overview: Conway, NH
- Responsible for caseload of 280, 9-12 students
- Provided and/or coordinated counseling and guidance services
- Coordinate/facilitate parent-teacher conferences
- Delivered large group and classroom presentations
- Co-coordinator of process to develop master schedule
- Member of school-wide Student Assistance Team, School-To-Career building team and NEASC visiting team
- Developed Adventure-Based Freshman Orientation
- Conway, NH
School Counselor
MSAD #9
03.1996 - 06.1996
- Company Overview: Farmington, ME
- Member of district wide Crisis Team
- Provided and/or coordinated counseling services for 3 elementary schools
- Facilitated small and large adventure-based guidance groups, grades K- 6
- Farmington, ME
Social Studies Teacher
Waterville Valley Academy
09.1988 - 06.1989
- Company Overview: Waterville Valley, NH
- Provided teaching/tutoring services to Academy students in a variety of Social Studies areas
- Waterville Valley, NH
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME06-1995
Bachelor of Arts - History
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH06-1989
Skills
- Student Data Management
- Career counseling
- Curriculum development
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation
- Public speaking
Timeline
Self-employed Contractor
Self-employed Contractor
06.2015 - Current
Guidance Director
Portland High School
08.2007 - 06.2015
School Counselor
Deering High School
08.2004 - 06.2007
Guidance Director
Greely High School
08.2000 - 06.2004
High School Guidance Counselor
Gray-New Gloucester High School
08.1998 - 08.2000
High School Counselor
Kennett High School
09.1996 - 08.1998
School Counselor
MSAD #9
03.1996 - 06.1996
Programming Consultant
Adventure Based Counseling
04.1995 - 09.1998
Social Studies Teacher
Waterville Valley Academy
09.1988 - 06.1989
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Arts - History
Plymouth State University
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