Gunner Johnson
Eden Prairie,MN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated School Counselor who is determined to help students achieve educational goals and reach their full potential. Respectful active listener when counseling students and collaborating with staff and parents. Takes pride in creating supportive environments and encouraging positive interactions. Motivated to aid youth in overcoming academic, social and mental health challenges to realize individual strengths and success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Long-term Substitute School Counselor
Shakopee Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
- Completed check ins with students to help support their emotional, social, and academic needs
- Provided emergency crisis assistance when students had thoughts of suicide or self harm
- Worked with diverse population of students and staff
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural needs of clients and families served
- Utilized solution focused brief counseling to help students, staff, and parents problem solve
- Used mediation skills when students were having issues with their peers
School Counseling Intern
Central Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Regularly met with enrolled students for individual and group counseling sessions to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Assisted with implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and 504 Plans.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Lead presentations on signing up for groups, bullying, emotional regulation, and creating personal dream boards.
Summer Camp Lead
City Of Eden Prairie
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
School Counseling Intern
Waseca Intermediate School
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational situations.
- Used mental health check-ins to create data to be able to assess and understand each individual student's mental health.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions focusing on social and emotional learning.
Substitute Reserve Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Camp Co-Director/Lead Coordinator
International School Of Minnesota
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Offered campers compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
Mental Health Professional
Lutheran Social Services
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Helped to complete individualized client goals set forth by case worker.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including collaborating on treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI12.2017
Skills
- Building Rapport
- Interpersonal Communication
- Student Advocacy
- Goal Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Abuse Identification
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- 504 Plans
- Cultural Competency
- Conflict Management
- Behavior Counseling
- Individual and Group Counseling
- ASCA National Model Principles
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Social-Emotional Learning
Certification
Tier 3 K-12 Minnesota School Counselor License - 06/30/2025
- File Number: 1011666
Timeline
Long-term Substitute School Counselor
Shakopee Public Schools
12.2022 - Current
School Counseling Intern
Central Middle School
08.2022 - 11.2022
Summer Camp Lead
City Of Eden Prairie
06.2022 - 08.2022
School Counseling Intern
Waseca Intermediate School
03.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Reserve Teacher
Eden Prairie Schools
12.2021 - 03.2022
Camp Co-Director/Lead Coordinator
International School Of Minnesota
05.2021 - 01.2022
Mental Health Professional
Lutheran Social Services
01.2018 - 04.2021
Master of Science - School Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University Of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
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