Heather Gysbers
Maplewood,MN
Summary
Focused School Counselor with 20 years of success guiding students on academic, personal/social and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects. Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor who will go the extra mile to help individuals succeed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional School Counselor
South St. Paul Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
- Teach weekly SEL Lessons to all classrooms
- Lead weekly social skills groups
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- 504 Plan Manager
- Student Support Team Member - meets weekly
- Student Ambassador Leader - Monthly meetings
Professional School Counselor
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2007 - 01.2013
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Professional School Counselor
Anoka Hennepin Public Schools
08.2004 - 04.2007
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
Professional School Counselor
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
South Washington County Schools
10.2000 - 05.2003
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Education
Master of Science - K=12 School Counseling
UW - River Falls
River Falls, WI05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
UW - Stout
Menomonie, WI05.1998
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- 504 Plans
- Crisis Situations
- Listening Actively
- Highly reliable and dependable
- Administration Collaboration
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Professional Referral Networks
Certification
- Crisis Behavior Intervention Training - June 2023
- AVID Training - 2009 - 2015
- Crisis Training - CPI Certified -December 2022
- Knowledge of Infinite Campus student support systems
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
South St. Paul Public Schools
01.2013 - Current
Professional School Counselor
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2007 - 01.2013
Professional School Counselor
Anoka Hennepin Public Schools
08.2004 - 04.2007
Professional School Counselor
St. Paul Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004
Substitute Teacher, K-12
South Washington County Schools
10.2000 - 05.2003
Master of Science - K=12 School Counseling
UW - River Falls
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
UW - Stout
- Crisis Behavior Intervention Training - June 2023
- AVID Training - 2009 - 2015
- Crisis Training - CPI Certified -December 2022
- Knowledge of Infinite Campus student support systems
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