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
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