Kelsi Love
Rosiclare,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional committed to enhancing administrative operations and streamlining procedures for optimal efficiency. Proven track record in cultivating strong, lasting relationships with students and staff, significantly contributing to program success. Recognized as a motivational leader with exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills that drive team performance and foster a collaborative environment. Passionate about creating impactful solutions that support organizational goals and empower individuals to thrive.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Hardin County Cusd #1
01.2022 - Current
- Review and discuss students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals
- Collect and provide various data to parents, students, and coworkers
- Develop and implement Education Pathway
- Serve on the District Leadership Team
- Serve as Trauma Responsiveness Leader
- Teach Senior Seminar and Dual Credit Courses
- Provide crisis intervention to students, Pre-K through high school.
- Collaborate with outside resources if needed
- Identify issues that hinder student academic achievement
- Serve as the school’s Homeless Liaison
School Counselor
Galatia Schools (PreK-12)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling, and career planning
- Provided crisis intervention to students, Pre-K through high school. Collaborated with outside resources if needed
- Assisted high school seniors complete college applications and meet requirements necessary for graduation. Assisted with graduating high school with an associate's degree
- Identified issues that hinder student academic achievement
- Served as the school’s Homeless Liaison
Adjunct Professor - Psychology and Sociology
Southeastern University
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained records and submitted reports of student attendance, involvement, and progress.
- Graded classwork and 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
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Supervised multiple employees and student workers in various departments
- Assisted prospective students throughout the enrollment process, including advisement for course selection
- Assisted students with completion of FAFSA.
- Oversaw academic, programmatic, and performance scholarships
- Coordinated dual credit offerings in area high schools
- Represented college at recruiting visits, college fairs, and other activities
- Served on the Diversity Committee and Strategic Research and Planning Committee
- Served as Title IV Coordinator
- Educated students about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Educational Administration & Leadership
McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois05.2026
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, New Mexico05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Business
University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, Kentucky12.2015
Skills
- Listening actively
- Student records management
- Academic support
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Coping strategies
- Career advising
- Individual and family support
Accomplishments
Action Plan to Build Collective Teacher Efficacy (Action Research Planning Course)
- Work chosen by McKendree University instructor to be utilized as the template for collective efficacy planning in future course sections.
Medium Term Plan (Curriculum Theory & Design Course)
- Developed and designed a comprehensive planning document that was adopted as the official program model for curriculum design templates in subsequent courses at McKendree University.
High FAFSA Completion Rate
- 2025 : 94%
- 2024 : 82% (Highest in Region)
- 2023 : 89%
- 2022 : 93%
- 2021 : 88%
Timeline
School Counselor
Hardin County Cusd #1
01.2022 - Current
School Counselor
Galatia Schools (PreK-12)
01.2020 - 01.2022
Adjunct Professor - Psychology and Sociology
Southeastern University
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associate Director of Enrollment Services
Southeastern Illinois College
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master of Science in Education - School Counseling
University of the Southwest
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Minor in Business
University of the Cumberlands
Master of Arts in Education - Educational Administration & Leadership
McKendree University