Gidget Beth Kuntz
Wichita,KS
Summary
Resourceful professional recognized for emotional intelligence and effective time management. Skilled communicator proficient in engaging diverse populations through verbal, written, and electronic channels. Experienced in coordinating meetings for a variety of purposes. Detail oriented writer for large audiences and in crafting plans for individual needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
USD259- Gateway Alternative Program
Wichita, KS
08.2019 - 05.2026
- Coordinated crisis interventions for students facing difficult life situations.
- Provided individual counseling sessions to support student emotional needs.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to promote social skills and peer relationships.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with parents to discuss student progress and behavioral concerns.
- Aided students in college and career readiness process, helping with course selection and career assessments.
- Organized workshops on coping strategies and conflict resolution skills.
- Maintained accurate records of student interactions and interventions for reporting purposes.
School Counselor & Special Education Teacher
USD259-North High School
Wichita, Kansas
08.2003 - 05.2019
- I worked as a teacher for 11 years before staying on 5 more years as a counselor.
- Advised students on academic matters such as degree requirements, major selection, course scheduling.
- Wrote IEPs and behavior plans based on assessments of student strengths and needs.
- Assisted in resolving student complaints related to academic issues.
- Facilitated professional development workshops to enhance faculty and staff skills.
- Provided guidance to faculty members on teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with administrative staff to coordinate activities such as conferences, seminars, workshops.
- Developed departmental budgets to optimize expenditures and resource allocation.
- I wrote and developed curriculum prior to classroom instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS05-2016
Master of Science - Special Education - LD & ED
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-1991
Skills
- Referral coordination
- Electronic record keeping
- Spreadsheet tracking
- Microsoft Office suite
- Time management
- Scheduling appointments
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Compassion
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
School Counselor
USD259- Gateway Alternative Program
08.2019 - 05.2026
School Counselor & Special Education Teacher
USD259-North High School
08.2003 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling
Wichita State University
Master of Science - Special Education - LD & ED
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Kansas State University