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KRISTEN BRUMFIELD

Haines,AK

Summary

Professional educator prepared to excel in roles supporting K-12 students. Extensive experience in guiding students through academic, social, and personal challenges, leading to significant improvements in student outcomes. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable support for diverse student needs. Skills include conflict resolution, active listening, and empathy.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

K-12 School Counselor

Haines Borough School District
08.2015 - Current
  • Developed, organized, and hosted 7 new events, committees, and/or programs since 2015. Including a yearly Financial Aid Presentation and FAFSA Completion Night, an annual alternating Reality Fair and Career Fair, an annual Healthy Choices Workshop, and an annual Freshmen Orientation. In addition, bi-monthly meetings between the school & multiple community stakeholder agencies including the police department, local social workers, mental health counselors, and representatives from Native Alaskan organizations.
  • Provided individual and small group counseling to support student emotional and social development and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced students' social and emotional well-being by implementing comprehensive counseling programs in grades K-8 weekly, ensuring effectiveness and alignment with professional standards by providing classroom-wide social/ emotional developmental skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers and parents to identify student needs and facilitate effective interventions academically, behaviorally, and socially.
  • Organized workshops about, or arranged for guests to discuss, academic success, mental health awareness, and conflict resolution for students.
  • As both K12 School Counselor and the district's Homeless Liaison, advocated for student needs within the school system, ensuring access to appropriate resources and services, and supported families during times of transition or crisis by connecting them with appropriate community resources.
  • Offered professional insights for staff on best practices in student support and mental health awareness initiatives.
  • Conducted regular meetings with 9-12th grade students assisting and advising them on educational, career and social opportunities in career exploration efforts.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress, to promote student success in school environment, and address any concerns collaboratively.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, providing immediate support and appropriate referrals when necessary.
  • Established productive relationships with community partners to expand available resources for student success, including scholarship opportunities.
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Served as Upward Bound Coach for 9-12th grades (through University of Alaska Fairbanks) 2025 onward.
  • Coached the High School Drama, Debate, and Forensics team 1 year

K-12 School Counselor

North Park School District
08.2013 - 05.2015
  • Ensure that all 7-12th graders have a Colorado Individual Career and Academic Plan
  • Implement the Incredible Years Social/Emotional Curriculum to preschool-1st grades
  • Implement the Second Step Curriculum and other SEL curriculums to 2-5th grades
  • Implement Career and Kindness centered lessons to Middle School students
  • Assist in coordinating and proctoring the ACT test
  • Assist in preparing, coordinating, and proctoring Colorado Standardized tests to 3-12th grades
  • Provide one-on-one counseling to all students as needed.
  • Assist High School students with the college and scholarship process
  • Upkeep the Counselor page on the school's website
  • Take students on college visits and to college fairs
  • Create, coordinate, and facilitate a community Career Information Night for all 8-12th grade students and their families
  • Serve on the RTI team and manage cases
  • Serve on the PBIS team
  • Collaborate with the school, local sheriff's office, county social services and mental health to discuss prevention ideas for students, their families, and the community
  • Assist in creating the High School Master Schedule
  • Discuss scheduling and register students for classes

At-risk Student Advocate, Liaison, and Mentor

Jackson County Social Services
09.2008 - 08.2013
  • Worked with 1-6 at-risk 8-12th grade student to ensure each stayed focused on academics and either moved on to the next grade or graduate
  • Spent the day at the school building relationships with the students, teachers, staff, and parents
  • Implemented the Incredible Years and Second Step curriculums to preschool-5th graders
  • Worked closely with Social Service and Mental Health as a liaison between their agencies and the school

Owner, Dog walker, Pet Sitter, and Pet behaviorist

A Walk in the Park
02.2004 - 05.2008
  • Owner
  • Pet Sitter
  • Behaviorist
  • Customer Relations
  • Marketing

Advanced Administrative Assistant

Marathon Oil Company
02.2001 - 02.2004
  • Manage multi-line phone system
  • Data entry
  • Filing
  • Inventory and Ordering

Administrative Assistant to Dean of Students

Starkey International for Household Management
03.1999 - 12.2000
  • Managed multi-line phone system
  • Filing
  • Managed student records
  • Liaised with incoming students and the school
  • Provided two-hour orientation to the students when they arrived at the school

Animal Welfare Associate and Foster Care Coordinator

Humane Society of Boulder Valley
08.1996 - 03.1999
  • Provided pet adoption counseling with potential adopters
  • Answer incoming phone calls
  • Dispatched for Animal Control
  • Input incoming animal information
  • Completed adoption paperwork
  • Cared for all animals on the property
  • Evaluated animals for adoption
  • Managed Foster Care Families
  • Matched animals in need of fostering with families

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
01.2013

Broadcasting Certificate - Radio and Television Broadcasting

Ohio Center for Broadcasting
Lakewood, CO
01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
01.1996

Associate of Arts - General

Cottey College
Nevada, MO
01.1993

Skills

  • National Certified Counselor
  • PowerSchool experience
  • QPR trainer
  • Mental Health First Aid training
  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) course

Timeline

K-12 School Counselor

Haines Borough School District
08.2015 - Current

K-12 School Counselor

North Park School District
08.2013 - 05.2015

At-risk Student Advocate, Liaison, and Mentor

Jackson County Social Services
09.2008 - 08.2013

Owner, Dog walker, Pet Sitter, and Pet behaviorist

A Walk in the Park
02.2004 - 05.2008

Advanced Administrative Assistant

Marathon Oil Company
02.2001 - 02.2004

Administrative Assistant to Dean of Students

Starkey International for Household Management
03.1999 - 12.2000

Animal Welfare Associate and Foster Care Coordinator

Humane Society of Boulder Valley
08.1996 - 03.1999

Broadcasting Certificate - Radio and Television Broadcasting

Ohio Center for Broadcasting

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Iowa

Associate of Arts - General

Cottey College

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Adams State University

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