Joshua Bechtel
Canton,MI
Summary
Highly skilled and empathetic counselor with a proven track record of providing effective emotional support and guidance to students, ready to positively impact the school community as a School Counselor.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
McBride Middle School
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
Teacher
South Canton Scholars
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Teacher
Kernersville Middle School
08.2014 - 10.2018
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Teacher
Central Davidson High School
05.2013 - 08.2014
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI2023
Master of Arts - Middle Level Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH2013
Skills
- Individual and family support
- Group therapy facilitator
- Student Records Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Career advising
- MiStar expertise
- Academic advising
- Student Advocacy
- Individual Counseling
Certifications & Courses
ASCA: American School Counselor Association
MSCA: Michigan School Counselor Association
MCAN - College and Career Planning in Middle School
Restorative Circles
Timeline
School Counselor
McBride Middle School
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
South Canton Scholars
10.2018 - 08.2021
Teacher
Kernersville Middle School
08.2014 - 10.2018
Teacher
Central Davidson High School
05.2013 - 08.2014
Master of Science - School Counseling
Grand Valley State University
Master of Arts - Middle Level Education
University of Akron
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