Karen Chandler

Compassionate K-12 Counselor with extensive experience, skilled in individual counseling with a strong background in SEL program implementation. Effective in academic advising and course scheduling, successfully guiding students through their educational journeys. Adept at conflict resolution and fostering student advocacy, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all.

• School K-12 Counselor, FCSD #2, 08/24 - present, Elementary SEL whole class and small group counseling, Middle and High School scheduling, course selection, credit analysis, post-secondary planning, Individual solution-based counseling, Pre-Act and ACT district coordinator and test administrator, 504 plan implementation and management
• ESL Coordinator, FCSD #2, 08/24 - present, Researched and coordinated the development and implementation of our district ESL program, WIDA ACCESS test district coordinator and test administrator
• Academic Interventionist, FCSD #2, 08/22 - 06/24, Provided targeted, data-driven, research-based instruction (Tier II/III) in reading, writing, or math to struggling students, K-12
• Student Teacher, Dubois Elementary School, 08/16 - 11/05/21, 5th grade student teacher, Shared in all classroom responsibilities, instructional planning and preparation, and classroom management, Shared in all differentiation and lesson adaptations to help every student grow towards mastery of concepts and learning targets
• Substitute Teacher, Dubois Schools, Dubois, WY, 11/19 - present, Gained diverse classroom experience from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, Experienced in filling role of Instructional Facilitator, Currently serving as a long-term substitute as Special Education Paraprofessional, Volunteered in school district in a variety of capacities since 2006, including reading support, field trip supervisor, and more recently, Travel Club Coordinator
• Owner, Nostalgia Bistro family restaurant, Dubois, WY, 04/05 - 09/19
• Board of Trustees Member, FCSD#2, Dubois, WY, 01/10 - 12/18, School governance involving developing and revising school policy, Member of school budget sub-committee for setting annual budget, Experienced in effective board discussion, discourse, and mediation, Strong knowledge of school policy
• Marriage and Family Mental Health Counselor, Catholic Charities and Family Services, Naples, FL, 01/99 - 01/01, One on one counseling with children, primarily for affective and behavioral disorders
• Senior Mental Health Counselor, Four Winds Wilderness Program, Rome, GA, 01/94 - 01/96, Responsible for all programming for long-term residential treatment for up to 50 adjudicated youth ages 8-17., Responsibilities included supporting students in an alternative school setting, coordinating all group and individual therapy, instruction in wilderness education, and general life skills
• Mental Health Counselor, Inner Harbor Hospitals, Douglasville, GA, 01/93 - 01/94, Behavioral health counselor in long-term residential treatment center for youth ages 8-17; primary focus with students ages 8-9, 13-15., Provided tutoring and school support in an alternative educational setting., Provided daily counseling for students with behavioral, affective, and addictive disorders.