Julia Minnehan
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
- 10 years at Lincoln High School, 1 year at Hiatt Middle School, 1 year at McKinley Elementary School
- Collaborate with staff, students, and community members to ensure student success
- Focus on social emotional wellness, post-secondary readiness, and academic success with all students
- Design and conduct classroom lessons, small groups, and school wide initiatives to facilitate student success
- Review data regularly to develop student centered interventions
- Meet with all students on my caseload regularly to provide equitable and tailored support
School Counselor
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Served students in grades 4-6 as a school counselor
- Conducted group counseling sessions to address issues such as bullying, peer pressure and self-esteem.
- Encouraged students to maximize academic potential with attendance and effort reminders.
- Provided crisis intervention services to support students in times of need.
- Created classroom presentations on topics related to mental health awareness and wellness initiatives.
- Developed programs for teaching conflict resolution skills and anger management techniques.
- Facilitated parent meetings to discuss student progress and behavior changes.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Counseling
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC05.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Family Services and Communication
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2011
Certification
- Professional School Counselor K-8
- Professional School Counselor 5-12
LEADERSHIP ROLES
- Social Emotional Learning Champion
- School Leadership Team
- PLC Leader
- District Counseling Lead Team
- District Scholarship Leader
- Graduation Coordinator
- Summer School Coordinator
- District Mentor
Timeline
School Counselor
Des Moines Public Schools
08.2014 - Current
School Counselor
Edgecombe County Schools
08.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Family Services and Communication
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Science (M.S.) - Counseling
East Carolina University