Karen Ransom
Tuttle
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Committed to helping students manage and overcome personal, social, and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Goes above and beyond every year to enhance student experiences and help each reach full potential.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
St. James Catholic School
Oklahoma City
10.2019 - Current
- Academic Support: Test taking, study skills, time management, character development and addressing learning obstacles.
- Social & Emotional Support: Counseling individuals and groups, through the process of discussion and problem solving social and emotional issues.
- Advocacy: Representing students' needs, collaborating with school staff, families, and community resources, to create a positive learning environment.
- Crisis Intervention: Responding to student crises, including mental health emergencies, and potential abuse situations.
- Individual Student Plans: Develop and implement individualized learning plans for students with special educational needs.
- Implement behavior modification techniques aimed at increasing positive behaviors among students.
- Facilitate transition planning for students moving from elementary to middle school, middle to high school, and beyond.
- Design and deliver classroom guidance lessons that focuses on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, goal setting, decision making, conflict resolution, self-esteem, etc.
Therapist- Under supervision
Outreach Community Counseling Agency
Oklahoma City
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Conducted mental health counseling using evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Utilized therapeutic techniques to enhance clients' coping skills and emotional well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute psychological distress.
- Conducted initial assessments of clients to determine presenting issues and develop treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of clinical activity in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
Case Management, Rehab Counselor, LPC (under supervision)
Betty Jackson Counseling Services
Tulsa
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided outpatient case management and rehabilitation counseling for clients in the area of mental/behavioral health as well as alcohol/drugs.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
Cancellations and Collections
Imperial PFS
Tulsa
07.2001 - 02.2013
- Worked as a collections specialist with various insurance companies and independent insurance agencies who financed insurance through our company for their clients.
- Provided customer service for clients as well as insurance companies and independent agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Langston University
Tulsa, OK05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Langston University
Tulsa, OK01.2012
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Intervention planning
- Student advocacy
- Collaborative communication
- Conflict resolution
- Social-emotional learning
- Crisis intervention
- Record keeping
- Group counseling
- Coping strategies
- Classroom guidance
- Academic support
- Special education
- Solutions-focused
- ISP and special education support
Accomplishments
- Member of the Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International.
- Member of Oklahoma Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ORCA)
Relevant Contributions
- Community resources specialist
- Case management
- Great communication skills
- Solution-focused counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
St. James Catholic School
10.2019 - Current
Therapist- Under supervision
Outreach Community Counseling Agency
07.2016 - 10.2019
Case Management, Rehab Counselor, LPC (under supervision)
Betty Jackson Counseling Services
02.2013 - 06.2016
Cancellations and Collections
Imperial PFS
07.2001 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Rehabilitation Counseling
Langston University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Langston University