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Kelli Buzzini

School Counselor
Boise,ID

Summary

Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelors in Elementary Education in 2017. I then taught 6th grade ELL students for a year before moving to Cambodia to live and teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math and science. Lived in Cambodia for a year teaching and traveling. In March of 2019, I was accepted into the counseling program at Boise State University and will gradate with my masters in May of 2022. Upon graduating, I will have enough hours to apply for licensure and receive a LPC. I have worked in many different environments providing emotional support and developing relationships with various clients of all ages. I have a passion for working with young children and will work to develop their skills and confidence in learning and socializing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Counselor Intern

Eagle Academy
Eagle, ID
09.2021 - Current
  • Assisted employed school counselor with daily duties.
  • Collaborated with teachers to develop psychoeducational lessons and activities.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Identified cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encouraged students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs to students.

School Counselor Intern

Hillsdale Elementary
Meridian, ID
08.2021 - Current
  • Assisted employed school counselor with daily duties
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Led classroom lessons on Social Emotional Learning.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

Substitute Teacher

West Ada School District
Meridian, ID
09.2019 - Current
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Personal Support

Morris Hill Intentional Community
Boise, ID
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Entertained and conversed with adult clients on the Autism Spectrum
  • Assisted adult clients on the Autism Spectrum with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

School Counseling Practicum Student

Boise State University
Boise, ID
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
Meridian, ID
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided tutoring based on pre-made curriculum to students from K-12th grade.
  • Tracked learning progress to identify opportunities to enhance tutoring methods and help students achieve academic goals.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction to students falling behind in grade-level skills.

Respite Worker

Real Solutions Counseling
Boise, ID
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provided social interaction to 8-year-old child with autism by spending one on one time for four hours per weekday.
  • Developed activities to strengthen social skills

Math and Science Teacher

Learning Jungle International School
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Taught math and science to students in third, fourth, and fifth grade
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.

English Language Development 6th Grade Teacher

Creighton School District
Phoenix, AZ
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Provided emotional support to struggling students

Education

Master of Science - Counseling

Boise State University
Boise, ID
08.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Emphasis, Science

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2013 - 04.2017

Skills

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Timeline

School Counselor Intern

Eagle Academy
09.2021 - Current

School Counselor Intern

Hillsdale Elementary
08.2021 - Current

School Counseling Practicum Student

Boise State University
08.2020 - 05.2021

Personal Support

Morris Hill Intentional Community
08.2020 - 08.2021

Respite Worker

Real Solutions Counseling
05.2020 - 10.2020

Tutor

Huntington Learning Center
01.2020 - 12.2020

Substitute Teacher

West Ada School District
09.2019 - Current

Master of Science - Counseling

Boise State University
08.2019 - Current

Math and Science Teacher

Learning Jungle International School
07.2018 - 07.2019

English Language Development 6th Grade Teacher

Creighton School District
06.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education Emphasis, Science

Grand Canyon University
08.2013 - 04.2017

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