Kimberly Bruesewitz
School Counselor
River Falls,WI
Summary
Student-centered High School Counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skills include individual and group counseling, mentoring, and forging relationships to help students navigate school life. Certified professional with full WI credentials.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
High School Counselor (9th-12th)
Ellsworth Community School District
Ellsworth, WI
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
- Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Helped students complete admissions applications and pursue scholarships to fund education.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Mentor Advisor to all incoming freshmen utilizing Junior/Senior Mentors.
- Wisconsin Virtual School High School cooridnator
Substitute Teacher, K-12/Counselor
River Falls School District
River Falls, WI
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- 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.
School Counselor Long-term Sub
Ellsworth High School/Middle School
Ellsworth, WI
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
School Counselor Intern
River Falls, Prescott, & Baldwin School Districts
River Falls, WI
10.2012 - 03.2014
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
St. Paul, MN
05.1991 - 10.1999
- Assisted with mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients experiencing varying medical emergencies.
- Communicated findings and patient condition updates to primary nursing staff upon arrival at hospital.
- Developed action plans upon arrival on-site, determining triage order and providing individualized care with situational awareness and caution.
- Prioritized medical procedures based on severity of concern and available resources.
- Kept up with continuing education requirements to maintain certification.
Education
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 03.2009 - 03.2014
Skills
Post-Secondary Career Exploration
Certification
National Certified Counselor
Timeline
Lifetime WI School Counselor license
07-2020
High School Counselor (9th-12th)
Ellsworth Community School District
09.2017 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12/Counselor
River Falls School District
09.2015 - 02.2018
School Counselor Long-term Sub
Ellsworth High School/Middle School
03.2015 - 06.2015
National Certified Counselor
03-2013
School Counselor Intern
River Falls, Prescott, & Baldwin School Districts
10.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Science - School Counseling
Capella University
03.2009 - 03.2014
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician
United States Air Force National Guard
05.1991 - 10.1999
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