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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
2023.09 - 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
2023.01 - 2023.06
  • 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
2019.08 - 2022.08
  • 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
2011.08 - 2019.07
  • 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
2007.08 - 2011.07

Similar as above

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools - Lathrop Academy
Chicago , IL
2004.08 - 2007.07

Similar as above

Elementary Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools - Eugene Field School
Chicago , IL
1997.08 - 2004.07
  • 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
2023.09 - Current

Temporary School Counselor

Lane Tech High School & Edison Park Elementary
2023.01 - 2023.06

School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, John Spry Community School
2019.08 - 2022.08

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Burley Elementary School
2011.08 - 2019.07

Case Manager & School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools, Gunsaulus Academy
2007.08 - 2011.07

Case Manager and School Counselor

Chicago Public Schools - Lathrop Academy
2004.08 - 2007.07

Elementary Education Teacher

Chicago Public Schools - Eugene Field School
1997.08 - 2004.07

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