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Kelly Henry

Hazel Crest,IL

Summary

Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural differences of students.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Guidance Counselor

Oak Forest High School
08.2002 - Current
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Developed and taught Developmental Guidance Lessons
  • Educated students on the college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
  • Addressed barriers to learning by collaborating with special education team members to create customized educational plans for each student.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
  • Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
  • Assisted high school seniors in completing college applications and meeting the requirements necessary for graduation.
  • Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administration, and outside agencies to ensure effective communication regarding student needs.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Tinley Park High School
01.1998 - 06.2002

Taught Childcare, Culinary, Consumer Ed and Econ classes 9th-12th

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Governors State University
06.2004

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Governors State University
12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Western Illinois University
12.1997

Skills

  • School Programs Development
  • Parent-Teacher Collaboration
  • Career Advising
  • Peer Tutoring Programs
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation Expertise
  • Student Records Management
  • Professional Referral Network
  • Individual & Family Support

Activities

  • NHS Advisor, OFHS, 2004-Present
  • Diversity Club Sponsor, OFHS
  • School Improvement Team
  • Staff Development Committee
  • Head Coach, Poms, TPHS, 1998-2002
  • Head Coach, Speech, OFHS, 2002-2003

Affiliations

  • Illinois School Counselor Association
  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Timeline

Guidance Counselor

Oak Forest High School
08.2002 - Current

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher

Tinley Park High School
01.1998 - 06.2002

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Governors State University

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Governors State University

Bachelor of Science - Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Western Illinois University
Kelly Henry