Kari Flynn
Summary
Positive, empathetic, and dedicated to fostering student well-being and academic success. Possesses deep understanding of child psychology and effective communication skills, combined with ability to design and implement supportive counseling programs. Committed to creating nurturing environment to help students achieve personal and academic growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Brushton-Moira Central School
09.2016 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- 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.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
School Counselor/Adult Ed. Career Counselor
BOCES
09.2012 - 06.2016
- Supported students with academic and personal challenges, facilitating access to resources.
- Developed individualized plans for students to promote personal and academic growth.
- Enhanced student well-being by providing counseling on a range of issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student needs and improve outcomes.
- Guided students in career exploration to help them identify future goals.
- Fostered a supportive environment by building strong relationships with students.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling And Human Development
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY08-2015
Master of Science - Mental Health And Forensic Counseling
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Minor in Human Services
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY05-2003
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Student counseling
- Solutions-focused
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Conflict mediation
- Empathy development
- Mental health assessments
Certification
Permanent NYS School Counselor Certification, K-12
Timeline
School Counselor
Brushton-Moira Central School
09.2016 - Current
School Counselor/Adult Ed. Career Counselor
BOCES
09.2012 - 06.2016
Substance Abuse Counselor
Canton-Potsdam Hospital
08.2011 - 08.2012
Permanent NYS School Counselor Certification, K-12
Master of Education - School Counseling And Human Development
St. Lawrence University
Master of Science - Mental Health And Forensic Counseling
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With A Minor in Human Services
SUNY Potsdam
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