Kristi Dahlstrom
Windsor,CO
Summary
Professional with strong background in counseling and deep commitment to student development. Demonstrates effective communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills to support student well-being. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving positive outcomes. Ready to contribute to fostering supportive and productive educational environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Union Colony Schools
08.2013 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Supported students through crisis intervention services, providing immediate assistance and long-term recovery plans.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Post-Master of Science in Counseling - Trauma
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2024
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2011
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05-1996
Skills
- Individual counseling, short-term social-emotional & academic
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Suicide prevention
- Crisis intervention
- Student Advocacy
- 504 Coordinator
- Concurrent Enrollment Coordinator
- Career Guidance
- Academic support
- Academic advising
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Professional Special Services Provider (24471889) - Colorado Department of Education.
- CTE Specialist Endorsement 7-12 (24471889) - Colorado Department of Education.
- Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC.0020264) - Colorado DORA.
Timeline
School Counselor
Union Colony Schools
08.2013 - Current
Post-Master of Science in Counseling - Trauma
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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