Eric Ozolins
Gardnerville
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with expertise in individual counseling, crisis intervention, and student advocacy. Proven ability to enhance student well-being through tailored academic interventions and workshops.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Lyon County School District
Yerington, NV
08.2002 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional well-being.
- Developed and implemented academic intervention plans tailored to student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student behavioral issues effectively.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to identify students' strengths and challenges.
- Organized workshops on social skills, conflict resolution, and stress management for students.
- Led initiatives to enhance school climate, promoting inclusivity and respect among students.
- Analyzed school data to identify trends in student performance and recommend improvements.
- 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.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate social-emotional learning into curriculum, promoting holistic educational experience.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling & Educational Psychology
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Major in English; Minor in Journalism
University of Nevada
Reno, NV05-1991
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Student counseling
- Group counseling
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Career guidance
- Academic support
- Mental health assessments
- Academic advising
- Empathy development
- Career planning
- Student records management
- Special education support
Timeline
School Counselor
Lyon County School District
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling & Educational Psychology
University of Nevada
Bachelor of Arts - Education/ Major in English; Minor in Journalism
University of Nevada