KELLY FISHER
Beavercreek
Summary
Professional with strong background in school counseling and deep commitment to the development of young people. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for students and families. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, OH
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated transcripts to make certain students were on track toward high school graduation and college admission.
- Provided crisis intervention to students dealing with difficult situations at school.
- Monitored student progress through review of transcripts, test scores and attendance records.
- Worked collaboratively with outside agencies such as mental health providers or juvenile justice system representatives.
- Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Advised students on course selection, graduation requirements and post-secondary opportunities.
- Participated actively in parent-teacher and IEP conferences, advocating for students.
- Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
- Coordinated and executed Ohio State End of Course Tests
Curriculum Supervisor/Assessment, Accountability and Gifted
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, Ohio
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Created and administered student testing protocols following regulations from state, federal, and local authorities.
- Facilitated professional development sessions on data management, test administration and practices for gifted programs.
- Lead the District Data Team, Building Test Coordinator Team and Gifted Intervention Specialists
- Interpreted and analyzed local, state and national assessment results
- Collaborated with the curriculum department to suggest changes to programs based on assessment results.
- Supervised the identification and selection of gifted services and programming
- Reviewed, validated and updated computer database regarding students test scores and gifted reporting for state report card
- Enhanced curriculum and instruction through ongoing training and support.
- Contributed actively to district management team.
- Served on district committees such as the District Leadership Team, Response to Intervention Team and Professional Development Committee
- Identified and planned professional development activities based on teacher feedback and research
- Participated in the Regional Assessment Director group
- Led curriculum review, deconstruction of Ohio's new learning standards and resource adoption for district
Instructional Coach
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, Ohio
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Led PLCs for building level teams
- Served on District Leadership Team, Building Leadership Team, Response to Intervention Committee
- Building Test Coordinator
- Led transition to online assessments
- Conducted district presentations on the implementation of the Response to Intervention Program
- Collaborated with teachers on building data results and instructional strategies
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community
- Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies
- Provided one-on-one instruction for students who were having difficulties or falling behind
School Counselor
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, Ohio
08.2006 - 06.2012
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counseling support in school
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
- Coordinated with staff on implementation of intervention strategies for students
- Initiated parent meeting for 8th graders scheduling for high school
- Assisted creation of master schedule
- Served as Building Test Coordinator
- Managed attendance letters and intervention
- Coordinated Intervention Assistance Team
- Developed and adhered to a school counseling program in alignment with Ohio standards
- Assisted students with career and future-education planning
- Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents
Teacher
Huber Heights City Schools
Huber Heights, Ohio
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Created and taught engaging Social Studies lessons and activities
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based on various instructional techniques and technologies
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field
- Completed assignment grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress
Education
Endorsement - Gifted
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH01-2017
Licensure - Principal
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01-2012
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01-2000
Certification - Clinical Counseling
Univeristy of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio07-2029
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Staff development
- Data analysis
- Project management
- Extremely organized
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Solutions-focused
- Individual and family support
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Principal PK-12
- School Counselor K-12
- Gifted Intervention Specialist K-12
- Social Studies 7-12
Timeline
School Counselor
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2020 - Current
Curriculum Supervisor/Assessment, Accountability and Gifted
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2015 - 08.2020
Instructional Coach
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2012 - 06.2015
School Counselor
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2006 - 06.2012
Teacher
Huber Heights City Schools
08.2004 - 06.2006
Licensure - Principal
University of Dayton
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Dayton
Endorsement - Gifted
Muskingum University
Certification - Clinical Counseling
Univeristy of Dayton