Katherine Montgomery
Portland
Summary
Graduate student in a CACREP-accredited M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program with a strong passion for supporting children and adolescents. Seeking a field experience opportunity to apply counseling skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to client well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Maker
Bee Wild Candles
01.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
01.2006 - Current
- Provided regular childcare for families with children, ages newborn through 14 years old.
- Integrated early child development education within activities and play, CPR & First Aid Certified.
Founder and Instructor
Girls Empowered Summer Camp
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Organized and led a summer camp about empowerment for girls ages 10–14.
- Facilitated daily workshops offered by a community of inspiring women who are following their professional dreams.
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Cedarwood Waldorf School
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Served as instructor and co-developer for the Woodland Garden extended care program for children ages 4–6.
- Supported children with an afternoon rhythm integrating story time, rest, and outdoor play.
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Cedarwood Waldorf School
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Offered full support to lead teachers for classes of 20 students, ages 4–6.
- Uphold the pedagogical ideals of Waldorf early childhood education.
Retreat Counselor
Ekone Ranch
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Guided children, ages 4–8, during summer retreat based on methods of the Way of Council.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
12.2026
Waldorf Teacher Education Certificate - Early Childhood Concentration
Rudolf Steiner College
CA08.2017
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Conservation and Resource Studies
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley05.2009
Skills
- Demonstrate professional counselor characteristics and behaviors and proficient use of primary counseling micro-skills, including active listening, paraphrasing, summarizing, and asking open and closed-ended questions
- Employ culturally sensitive counseling strategies related to human development to promote wellness
- Determine ethical standards and legal considerations related to client case conceptualization
- Discern traumatic events that require intervention and prevention strategies based on presenting symptoms
- Analyze physical, cognitive, and systemic development across the lifespan for their effect on human development
Training And Leadership
- Council Heart Facilitator Training, 2021–2022, Completed two training programs in The Way of Council: a circle-based method for listening, group dialogue, and community building.
- Presenter – Early Childhood Symposium, Rudolf Steiner College, 2018, Led a national workshop for early childhood educators on extended care program development.
- U.S. Delegate – Terra Madre, Turin, Italy, 2008, Represented the U.S. at Slow Food International’s global summit for food justice and sustainability.
- Project Insight Team Leader, Emmaus of Santa Barbara, CA, 2007, Guided at-risk teens toward realizing their self-worth and potential to contribute to the community.
Timeline
Owner and Maker
Bee Wild Candles
01.2019 - Current
Founder and Instructor
Girls Empowered Summer Camp
01.2017 - 01.2019
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Cedarwood Waldorf School
01.2015 - 01.2018
Retreat Counselor
Ekone Ranch
06.2012 - 08.2012
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Cedarwood Waldorf School
01.2012 - 01.2015
Childcare Provider
Self-Employed
01.2006 - Current
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Waldorf Teacher Education Certificate - Early Childhood Concentration
Rudolf Steiner College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Conservation and Resource Studies
University of California, Berkeley