Hannah Krese
Nashville,TN
Summary
I am a dedicated and enthusiastic middle school counselor who is passionate about helping students achieve success and thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. My time working in different capacities with students of all ages has given me unique experience and skills that are invaluable in the school setting. I am looking for a position in a positive environment where I can establish roots and use my abilities to help nurture and empower the next generation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Counselor
Williamson County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Establish rapport with students and staff through being active in the school community and providing one-on-one counseling for students regarding executive functioning skills, coping skills for anxiety and loss, anger management, suicide, and family trauma.
- Partner with co-counselor and ISS teacher to provide restorative conversations between students who have conflict and exhibit challenging behaviors.
- Participate in monthly Behavior Anchor Team meetings, focused on discussing at-risk students and developing strategies for student and family support.
- Serve on county-wide Suicide Prevention and Education Committee, focused on improving prevention protocol and providing prevention education for students and families.
- Improved chronic absenteeism numbers through running a Chronic Absentee Mentorship Program with co-counselor.
- Co-lead SEL trainings for staff at monthly faculty meetings and PD days.
Itinerant Elementary School Counselor
Gauley River Elementary, Glade Creek Elementary, and Panther Creek Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Assigned to specific schools on specific days, but travel between schools as needed for emergencies and home visits with the social workers
- Foster a positive, safe, and supportive school environment for students to thrive in every domain by providing individual, small and whole group instruction
- Plan and teach weekly SEL classroom lessons in various grades addressing topics around character, growth mindset, healthy self-esteem, coping strategies, etc
- Build relationships with students through various mediums, specifically one-on-one counseling regarding issues around appropriate classroom behavior, social skills, coping with anxiety and loss, anger management, suicide, and family trauma
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to identify at-risk students and develop personalized behavior intervention plans and goal setting.
Substitute Teacher
Nicholas County Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Taught grades K-12 as assigned.
Tour Leader
Carry the Love
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Empowered thousands of middle and high school students through motivational speaking and assembly using culturally relevant communication mediums
- Hosted and led an event called Brave Love High Schools promoting kindness and purposeful identity to high school females
- Counseled and mentored numerous students and team members in one-on-one capacity and facilitated small group times, addressing issues around identity, depression, anxiety, and family issues
- Mobilized university and high school students for a national initiative called 'Carry the Love' which inspires students to live lives of love, compassion, forgiveness, and honesty
- Worked with at-risk youth across the country from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Demonstrated leadership by managing tour teams three months at a time to high school campuses across the US.
Motivational Presenter
Camfel Productions
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Trained to set up and tear down three-screen structure and audio system for presentations
- Presented motivational audiovisual programs to thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students across the country on topics such as goal setting, integrity, and bullying prevention
- Communicated and interacted daily with students and school personnel in coordination of assembly programs
- Participated in weekly leadership development with co-workers.
Counseling Intern
Prospect Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Designed, implemented, and led a 4-week small group entitled 'Stress Busters' for select 3rd and 4th grade students regarding practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety in and out of the school setting
- Counseled students individually regarding issues of bullying, social anxiety, and loss, etc
- Participated weekly in helping lead the FAB (Fabulous Activities for the Brain) program that encouraged students to incorporate exercise into learning and memorizing academic facts.
Counseling Intern
Bradley Central High School
08.2014 - 11.2014
- Met with identified at-risk students individually and assisted them in coming up with goals for academic improvement
- Handled various issues with students that needed immediate attention concerning home life situations, outbursts during class, etc
- Organized the monthly student leadership breakfast honoring students who exemplified integrity and kindness among peers.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lee University
Cleveland, TN05.2013
Skills
- Parent Collaboration
- Conflict Management
- Cultural Competency
- Active listening
- Public speaking
- Flexibility
- Team-oriented
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
References
- Alicia Mangrum, Assistant Principal at Fairview Middle School, alicia.mangrum@wcs.edu, (615) 472-4433
- Mike Williams, Social Worker Coordinator/Truancy Diversion Specialist, m.w.williams@k12.wv.us, (304) 872-3611 Ext. 1248
- Josh Asbury, Teacher/Instructional Coach at West Virginia Department of Education, jmasbury@k12.wv.us, (304) 872-6442 Ext. 203
Timeline
Middle School Counselor
Williamson County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Itinerant Elementary School Counselor
Gauley River Elementary, Glade Creek Elementary, and Panther Creek Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher
Nicholas County Public Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
Tour Leader
Carry the Love
08.2016 - 09.2019
Motivational Presenter
Camfel Productions
08.2015 - 11.2015
Counseling Intern
Prospect Elementary School
01.2015 - 05.2015
Counseling Intern
Bradley Central High School
08.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Science - School Counseling
Lee University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Lee University
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