Faith Poulos
HAYSVILLE,KS
Summary
Skilled counseling professional with deep commitment to student emotional and social development. Adept at creating and executing programs that address diverse student needs, fostering supportive school environment. Valued for collaborative efforts and adaptability to dynamic educational settings, ensuring reliable support and positive outcomes.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Counselor
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2023
- Created a safe space for students within the school community where they felt comfortable discussing their concerns or seeking guidance from counselors or staff members.
- Promoted a positive school environment by fostering strong relationships among staff, parents, and students.
- Implemented comprehensive guidance curriculum that addressed the academic, career, and social-emotional development of all students.
- After school program director STEALTH grades K-5
- Facilitated conflict resolution among peers, resulting in improved classroom dynamics and reduced behavioral issues.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support, providing tailored counseling services.
- Conducted small group sessions on topics such as stress management, self-esteem building, and goal setting to empower individual growth.
- Collaborated with behavioral aides, teachers, psychiatrists and school nurses to assess student needs and strengths.
- Enhanced student emotional growth by implementing targeted counseling programs and interventions.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, providing timely intervention and referrals to outside agencies when necessary.
- Maintained confidential behavioral data, special education reports and services reports.
- Used educational assessment strategies such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and Student Study Teams (SST) to assist teachers with educational placement of students.
- Administered functional behavioral assessments and developed behavior intervention plans to target maladaptive behaviors.
- Supported students with special needs by designing and executing tailored intervention strategies.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
Elementary School Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.1989 - 05.2009
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
Education
M. Ed - Elementary Counselor
Wichita State University
Wichita KS05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia College
Seward, NE05-1987
Derby High School
Derby, KS05-1981
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Advising
- Leadership
Timeline
Elementary School Counselor
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.2009 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher
USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
08.1989 - 05.2009
M. Ed - Elementary Counselor
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Concordia College
Derby High School
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