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Erin Copland

Erin Copland

Chicago,IL

Summary

Professional school counselor, case manager, and educator with success in providing data-driven support services for students to identify and achieve tasks, goals and navigating school life. Collaborative professional possessing excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with poise and compassion.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Leif Ericson Magnet School
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Teach strategies for students to increase kindness, confidence, independence, self-worth and resilience
  • Analyze student data to assess counseling support effectiveness and make improvements
  • Co-teach developmentally appropriate counseling lessons in classrooms
  • Develop, implement and maintain academic/treatment/safety plans
  • Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care for students
  • Participant on the Behavioral Health Team (BHT) , MTSS team and Culture and Climate Committee
  • Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
  • Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate counseling support in school
  • SuccessBound (similar to Naviance) instructor for 6th-8th grade students
  • Provide referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for students, parents and faculty in need
  • Display sensitivity to diverse cultural/sexual/gender identities and linguistic needs of students and families served
  • Facilitate group sessions and provided one-on-one counseling support
  • Organize academic/social/emotional interventions for students in need
  • Observe and monitor student behavior and responses to treatment or interventions
  • Mediate conflicts to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Provide emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tension and support student(s) and the school community as a whole
  • School-wide coordinator for STLS (homeless population in school community)
  • Awareness to accommodate my work schedule to safeguard instructional time and working schedules of others as needed

Temporary School Counselor

Lane Tech High School & Edison Park Elementary
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Analyze student data to assess counseling support effectiveness and make improvements
  • Teach developmentally appropriate counseling lessons in classrooms
  • Develop and implement academic/treatment/safety plans and modified when needed
  • Provide guidance and advice to help students cultivate self-esteem, increase independent functioning and their school community involvement
  • Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care for students
  • Participant on the Behavioral Health Team (BHT) , MTSS team and Culture and Climate Committee
  • Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in the development of Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
  • Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate counseling support in school
  • Naviance/Success Bound instructor for 6th-8th grade students
  • Provide referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for students, parents and faculty in need
  • Display sensitivity to diverse cultural/sexual/gender identities and linguistic needs of students and families served
  • Facilitate group sessions and provided one-on-one counseling support
  • Organize academic/social/emotional interventions for students in need
  • Observe and monitor student behavior and responses to treatment or interventions
  • Mediate conflicts to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Provide emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tension and support student(s) and the school community as a whole
  • Awareness to safeguard instructional time when scheduling sessions for students and meetings for staff

School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, John Spry Community School
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - 08.2022
  • Analyze student data to assess counseling support effectiveness and make improvements
  • Co-taught developmentally appropriate counseling lessons in classrooms
  • Develop and implement academic/treatment/safety plans and modified when needed
  • Provide guidance and advice to help students cultivate self-esteem, increase independent functioning and their school community involvement
  • Work collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care for students
  • Participant on the Behavioral Health Team (BHT) , MTSS team and Culture and Climate Committee
  • Collaborate with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
  • Partner with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate counseling support in school
  • Naviance instructor for 6th-8th grade students
  • Provide referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for students, parents and faculty in need
  • Display sensitivity to diverse cultural/sexual/gender identities and linguistic needs of students and families served
  • Facilitate group sessions and provided one-on-one counseling support
  • Organize academic/social/emotional interventions for students in need
  • Observe and monitor student behavior and responses to treatment or interventions
  • Mediate conflicts to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Provide emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tension and support student(s) and the school community as a whole
  • School-wide coordinator for STLS
  • Awareness to accommodate my work schedule to safeguard instructional time and working schedules of others as needed

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Burley Elementary School
Chicago, IL
08.2011 - 07.2019
  • Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
  • Provided comprehensive case management services and connecting families to appropriate resources
  • Completed Naviance training to learn about ILPs
  • Provided referrals for community resources and mental health professionals for families and students in need
  • Displayed sensitivity to diverse cultural/sexual/gender identities and linguistic needs of students and families served
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
  • Organized academic/social/emotional interventions for students in need
  • Observed and monitored student behavior and responses to treatment or interventions
  • Mediated conflicts to clarify and resolve underlying issues
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and support student(s) and the school community as a whole
  • Analyzed student data to assess academic/counseling support effectiveness
  • Developed and implemented academic/treatment/safety plans and modified when needed
  • Provided guidance and advice to help students cultivate self-esteem, increase independent functioning and their school community involvement
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care for students
  • Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
  • School-wide coordinator for STLS (school based services/resources for families that identify as homeless)
  • School-wide administrator for all standardized Testing (PARCC, NWEA, NAEP, ISA)
  • Coordinated Homebound Services for students in need

Case Manager & School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Gunsaulus Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2007 - 07.2011

Similar as above

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools - Lathrop Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2004 - 07.2007

Similar as above

Elementary Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools - Eugene Field School
Chicago, IL
08.1997 - 07.2004
  • Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
  • Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Accommodated or modified grade level curriculum for students with various needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Supported student teachers.
  • Used range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding.
  • Promoted and modeled lifelong love of learning, reading and wondering.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bradley University
Peoria, IL

Master of Science - School And Community Counseling

National Louis University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Data-driven decision making
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Innovator to improve school climate and culture
  • Staff support to differentiate student learning
  • Inclusive and restorative practices
  • Program development and management
  • Academic advisement to reach post-secondary goals
  • Solutions-focused/Growth mindset
  • Technology in education

Certification

  • Apple Teacher
  • Sexual Health Instructor
  • Chicago Equity and Access Advising Credential (CEAAC)
  • Naviance

Professional Afilliations

  • Illinois School Counseling Association (ISCA)
  • American School Counseling Association (ASCA)

Timeline

School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Leif Ericson Magnet School
09.2023 - Current

Temporary School Counselor

Lane Tech High School & Edison Park Elementary
01.2023 - 06.2023

School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, John Spry Community School
08.2019 - 08.2022

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Burley Elementary School
08.2011 - 07.2019

Case Manager & School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Gunsaulus Academy
08.2007 - 07.2011

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools - Lathrop Academy
08.2004 - 07.2007

Elementary Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools - Eugene Field School
08.1997 - 07.2004

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

Bradley University

Master of Science - School And Community Counseling

National Louis University
  • Apple Teacher
  • Sexual Health Instructor
  • Chicago Equity and Access Advising Credential (CEAAC)
  • Naviance
Erin Copland