Kelsi Love
Rosiclare,IL
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Knowledgeable in scholarships, FAFSA completion, and educational planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
School Counselor
Galatia Cusd #1
Galatia, Illinois
07.2020 - Current
- Maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Review and discuss students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Counsel students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, and career planning.
- Provide crisis intervention to students, Pre-K through high school. Collaborate with outside resources if needed.
- Assist high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation.
- Identify issues that hinder student academic achievement.
- Serve as Homeless Liaison.
Adjunct Professor
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained records and submitted reports of student attendance, involvement, and progress.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Associate Director of Enrollment Services
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, Illinois
01.2018 - 07.2020
- Supervised multiple employees and student workers in various departments.
- Assisted prospective students throughout enrollment process, including advisement for course selection.
- Assisted high school and college students with completion of FAFSA.
- Oversaw academic, programmatic, and performance scholarships.
- Coordinated dual credit offerings in area high schools.
- Represented Southeastern Illinois College at college fairs, recruiting visits, high schools, and other activities.
- Served on Diversity Committee and Strategic Research and Planning Committee.
- Educated students about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Academic Advisor
Hardin County K-12 School
Elizabethtown, Illinois
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Served as school’s Homeless Liaison.
- Collaborated with students’ social workers and counselors.
- Assisted students in college/career placement, scholarships, and financial aid process.
- Prepared and distributed grades, honor rolls, and transcripts.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Served as Junior Class sponsor.
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Paraprofessional
Hardin County K-12 School
Elizabethtown, Illinois
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Fostered a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Clerk
United States Postal Service
Elizabethtown, Illinois
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed small United States Postal Service Offices.
- Trained newly hired employees.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Accomplishments
- 2022 : 93%
- 2021 : 88%
High FAFSA Completion Rate
Skills
- Solutions-focused
- Career Guidance
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Certification
- Illinois PEL - School Counselor Endorsement, All Grades
Timeline
School Counselor
Galatia Cusd #1
07.2020 - Current
Associate Director of Enrollment Services
Southeastern Illinois College
01.2018 - 07.2020
Adjunct Professor
Southeastern University
01.2018 - 10.2021
Academic Advisor
Hardin County K-12 School
07.2017 - 01.2018
Clerk
United States Postal Service
07.2014 - 01.2016
Substitute Teacher/Substitute Paraprofessional
Hardin County K-12 School
01.2014 - 01.2018
Education
Master of Science in Education, School Counseling
May 2017
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Business
December 2015
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky
Education
Master of Science in Education, School Counseling
May 2017
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, New Mexico
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Minor in Business
December 2015
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky
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