Gia Peckhart
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Engaging School School Counselor skilled at partnering with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain comprehensive school counseling programs. Adept at building trust with students to facilitate rapport and offering quality direct and indirect services to students. Passionate about supporting students in academic, behavioral and social growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Naper Clinical Behavioral Services
Naperville, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted intake interviews and assessments as well as clinical evaluations.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress through regular documentation in the Electronic Health Record.
- Participated in case conferences with multidisciplinary teams to discuss best practices for treatment planning.
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of mental health issues.
- Engaged in ongoing assessment of clients' needs to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Organized community outreach events such as support groups or seminars related to mental health awareness.
- Developed strategies to help individuals address and resolve personal, interpersonal, and psychological issues.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy.
School Counselor
Batavia High School
Batavia, IL
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with the counseling team to use data-driven decision-making to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive counseling programs that address students' academic, career, and personal and social development needs.
- Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
- Advised students on course selection decisions based on their goals and strengths.
- Participated in Professional Learning Community to contribute ideas and solutions to enhance team performance, outcomes, and achieve student success goals
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
- Organized workshops and seminars for parents on topics such as bullying, anxiety, stress management and college readiness.
- Conducted assessments of students' cognitive abilities, interests, personality traits and career aspirations.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for improving student performance in the classroom.
- Created referral networks with outside mental health professionals for additional support services when needed.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives focused on promoting a safe and welcoming environment for all learners.
- Provided guidance regarding college admissions process including scholarship applications, financial aid options and application deadlines.
- Served as a liaison between schools, families, agencies and other stakeholders involved in providing appropriate supports for students.
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Placed students into academically appropriate classes after reviewing data and records.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Developed and implemented 504 plans for students with specific accommodation needs.
- Coordinated and took part in initial 504 evaluations and 504 reevaluations.
- Acted as a 504 caseload manager, conducting monthly check-ins with the 504 caseload, determining the success of 504 accommodations and identifying areas for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2011
Skills
- Academic Support
- Career Counseling
- Active Listening
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Student Advocacy
- Cultural Competency
- Data Analysis
- Case Management
- Student Records Management
- Classroom Guidance
- Group Counseling
- Special Education Support
- Google Workspace
- Adept at ASCA Model
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Naper Clinical Behavioral Services
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Batavia High School
08.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Science - School Counseling
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Boston University
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