Emily G Lethlean
Pahoa,HI
Summary
My mission is to grow with a visionary organization to build capacity for student growth and equity.
Counseling professional with strong foundation in 504 plan development, Social Emotional Learning techniques and client advocacy. Successfully implemented individualized 504 plans, leading to significant improvements in client well-being. Highly collaborative team player, known for adaptability and creative problem solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K-12 Counselor Attendance/504 Plans
Hawaiʻi Acadamy of Arts and Science
Pahoa, Hi
07.2025 - Current
- Develop individualized Section 504 plans to support student academic and personal growth.
- Collaborate and meet with parents, teachers, counselors and administration addressing 504 plan yearly reviews.
- Collaborated with educators to implement strategies for students facing challenges.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
- Improved parent satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Conducted assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and recommend appropriate resources or interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development trainings to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
- Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the client''s care for coordinated service delivery efforts.
- Facilitated workshops on Youth Suicide and Bullying preventions techniques.
- Tracked attendance and implemented attendance intervention and parent education to foster good habits.
- Analyzed program effectiveness, proposing improvements based on student feedback and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
Autism Consultant Teacher
West Hawaii Autism District Office
Waimea, HI
07.2024 - Current
- Consult, train and work with SPED teachers to ensure a learning environment that helps students experiencing Autism grow and develop.
- Writing curriculum, planning and delivering effective instruction across various subjects and grade levels, assessing and monitoring student progress, and providing individualized support and intervention as needed.
- Coaching, Directing and Mentoring
Art Teacher
State of Hawaii
Pahoa and Paauilo, HI
11.2017 - 05.2024
- Create, design, and implement a locally based Art Program differentiated and individualized for the SPED and ELL population based on needs and skill levels. Assess, analyze data, grading and mentoring.
- Facilitated Youth Art Contests and Clubs
Art Teacher
Portland Public Schools
Portland, OR
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Mentoring Student Body Government and Art Clubs
- Work with community partnerships to support students' learning and development including Young Audiences and Run for the Arts.
Chess Coach
Chess for Success
Portland, OR
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Organized and Partnered with community non profit Chess for Success after School Program to deliver instruction for over one hundred students: teaching tactics, strategy and defense. Hiring parent volunteers, training, coaching tournaments including organizing parent volunteers.
Camp Director
Camp Invention
Portland, OR
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Responsible for hiring, training and supervising teachers, interns and volunteers with the Camp Invention STEAM curriculum.
- Recruiting campers for Grade 1-6th STEAM academic summer camp focused on science and engineering.
- Directing all aspects of camp, ordering supplies, managing paperwork, running lunch and recess activities and organizing the Camp Invention Showcase for families to highlight the prototypes made by students.
Education
Master of Education -
Portland State University
Portland, OR01-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR01-1995
Skills
- Counseling
- Self-care strategies
- Client advocacy
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Client records management
- Empathy development
- Suicide prevention
- Client needs assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Interventions
- Family dynamics
- Social skills teacher
Certification
HQ - SIQ Certified
K-12 Art Endorsement
Breathe for Change 200 hour SEL/Yoga Certification
Timeline
K-12 Counselor Attendance/504 Plans
Hawaiʻi Acadamy of Arts and Science
07.2025 - Current
Autism Consultant Teacher
West Hawaii Autism District Office
07.2024 - Current
Art Teacher
State of Hawaii
11.2017 - 05.2024
Camp Director
Camp Invention
05.2014 - 07.2015
Art Teacher
Portland Public Schools
09.2013 - 06.2017
Chess Coach
Chess for Success
09.2013 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Oregon
Master of Education -
Portland State University
LEADERSHIP
- Autism Consulting Teacher - Consult and provide SPED teachers support and training to build educational and nurturing learning programs for ASD students. Our goal is to encourage student growth and development.
- Art Teacher - Create, design, and implement a locally based Art Program differentiated and individualized for the SPED and ELL population based on needs and skill levels. Assess, analyze data, grading and mentoring.
- Work with community partnerships to support students' learning and development including Mele Murals, East Hawaii Cultural Center, Mauna Kea Observatory and The Lions Club of Waiakea.
- Mentoring Student Body Government and Art Clubs
- Work with community partnerships to support students learning and development including Young Audiences and Run for the Arts.
- Chess Coach - Organized and Partnered with community non profit Chess for Success after School Program to deliver instruction for over one hundred students: teaching tactics, strategy and defense. Hiring parent volunteers, training, coaching tournaments including organizing parent volunteers.
- Camp Director - Camp Invention 2014 –2015 @ Woodstock School