Gracie Resch
Lenexa
Summary
Driven school counselor ready to bring energy, empathy, and strong leadership to a full-time counseling role. Skilled in communication, collaboration, and advocacy, with a passion for empowering students and building supportive, inclusive school communities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counseling Practicum Student
Cedar Creek Elementary School
Olathe
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support student emotional well-being.
- Created lesson plans focused on life skills development, including goal setting and decision making.
- Assessed student academic performance and guided them to improve overall success..
- Conferred with parents, teachers, and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Performed assessments to evaluate the mental health status of students.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to develop strategies for addressing student concerns.
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Olathe West High School
Olathe
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted head coach in planning and leading practices and conditioning sessions for cheer routines.
- Mentored student-athletes to promote teamwork, discipline, and school spirit on and off the field.
- Provided individualized guidance to enhance confidence, technique, and personal goal achievement.
- Supervised athletes during practices, games, and competitions to ensure safety and accountability.
- Fostered an inclusive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, leadership, and peer support.
- Managed team communication through schedules, reminders, and updates via messaging platforms.
Subsitute Teacher
Olathe Public School District
Olathe
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered instruction across diverse subjects and grade levels in middle and high school classrooms.
- Maintained continuity of instruction by following lesson plans during teacher absences.
- Managed classroom behavior and upheld school policies to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Established rapport with students to enhance engagement and cooperation during assignments.
- Maintained detailed records of classroom activities, student participation, and behavioral incidents.
- Utilized technology and learning platforms to facilitate instruction and support student work.
- Demonstrated professionalism while transitioning between subjects, grade levels, and school sites.
Service Provider
The Layne Project 4 Families
Olathe
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Supervised court-ordered parent-child visitations in safe, neutral environments.
- Documented objective case notes and incident reports for court and agency records.
- Facilitated positive interactions between parents and children, modeling communication techniques.
- Monitored children's physical and emotional safety during visits, intervening when necessary.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines in sensitive family cases.
- Exhibited cultural sensitivity and emotional awareness while working with diverse families.
- Promoted a collaborative team environment through insights sharing and staff training participation.
Extended School Year Paraeducator
Olathe Public School District
Olathe
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided one-on-one and small group support to nonverbal autistic first graders in a structured summer school setting.
- Used augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, picture exchange systems (PECS), and gestures to support student expression and comprehension.
- Supported positive behavior through consistent routines, visual schedules, and proactive redirection techniques.
- Helped students with daily living skills such as toileting, handwashing, and snack routines with patience and care.
- Maintained a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment that fostered student engagement and comfort.
- Documented student progress, behaviors, and notable interactions to assist in data collection and communication with the team.
School Psychology Para
Lawrence Public School district
Lawrence
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported school psychologists in administering academic and behavioral interventions and assessments.
- Collected observational and progress-monitoring data to guide IEP goal development.
- Assisted with preparation of materials and documentation for assessments and student support plans.
- Organized and managed student files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with FERPA regulations.
- Created and maintained visual supports, data sheets, and reinforcement tools for intervention settings.
Human Resources Intern
WaterOne
Olathe
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted the HR team with daily administrative tasks, including filing, data entry, and organizing employee records.
- Helped coordinate recruitment processes by scheduling interviews, screening resumes, and preparing onboarding materials.
- Supported new hire orientation by assembling welcome packets and helping to facilitate onboarding sessions.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and personnel files.
- Participated in HR projects related to employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and internal communications.
- Updated internal databases with accurate employee and applicant information.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling, School Counseling
University of Missouri Kansas-City
Kansas City, MO05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Minor
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05.2024
Skills
- Critical thinking and organization
- Effective communication
- Active listening and mediation
- Collaboration and conflict resolution
- Relationship building and facilitation
- Social-emotional learning
Leadership Experience
UMKC MA Counseling Program Student Representative, 2025-2026
Timeline
School Counseling Practicum Student
Cedar Creek Elementary School
08.2025 - Current
Extended School Year Paraeducator
Olathe Public School District
05.2025 - 06.2025
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Olathe West High School
12.2024 - Current
Subsitute Teacher
Olathe Public School District
09.2024 - Current
Service Provider
The Layne Project 4 Families
06.2024 - 08.2025
School Psychology Para
Lawrence Public School district
08.2023 - 05.2024
Human Resources Intern
WaterOne
05.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Counseling, School Counseling
University of Missouri Kansas-City
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Business Minor
University of Kansas
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