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Kristin Guelsdorf

Oregon City,Oregon

Summary

Knowledgeable Social Worker focused on helping children and adolescents excel in academic and social situations by working with teachers, families and outside resources to build powerful support network. Possess strong problem solving and communication skills. Twenty five-year education background backed with years of clinical experience in mental health settings. Compassionate clinician utilizing eclectic techniques to meet the needs of clients.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social Worker

Lake Oswego School District
08.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
  • Organized events that promoted parent engagement, fostering a collaborative relationship between home life and education.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.
  • Complied with federal, state and local standards relating to child protection, client confidentiality, risk assessment and reporting and documentation.

Child and Family Therapist

Oregon City Counseling
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved family communication by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
  • Enhanced clients'' coping skills through cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and goals of clients.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Provided psychoeducation to clients on mental health conditions, fostering understanding and selfawareness.
  • Utilized play therapy techniques with children to facilitate expression of emotions and processing of traumatic experiences.
  • Assisted families in developing healthy boundaries, resulting in stronger relationships among members.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.

School Social Worker

Oregon City School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced student well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions addressing various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to develop intervention strategies for students in need of additional support.
  • Connected families with community resources to address needs such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Created a safe space for students experiencing crises by providing immediate support and appropriate referrals.
  • Served as a liaison between the school, family, and community agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration around student needs.
  • Established supportive relationships with at-risk youth through regular check-ins, goal-setting activities, and consistent followup.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss individual student needs holistically.
  • Provided crisis intervention services and collaborated with school staff to create safety plans for students at risk of self-harm or violence.

Learning Specialist

Oregon City School District
08.2008 - 06.2021
  • Increased collaboration among teachers by organizing professional development workshops and sharing best practices.
  • Streamlined communication with parents through regular updates, fostering strong relationships and involvement in their child''s education.
  • Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing classroom rules.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by incorporating diverse teaching methods that cater to different learning styles.
  • Promoted active engagement in lessons through hands-on activities and group projects, boosting overall class participation.
  • Assessed student progress through ongoing evaluations, adjusting instructional approaches as needed for optimal results.
  • Implemented innovative teaching techniques to keep students engaged and motivated throughout the learning process.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of improvement and adjust teaching strategies accordingly, enhancing student outcomes.
  • Organized extracurricular activities to promote socialization among students outside of the classroom setting, strengthening peer relationships within the school community.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and enhance personal growth as an educator.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Learning Specialist

North Clackamas School District
08.2006 - 06.2008

Please see job description from Oregon City School District/Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist/Behavior Teacher

Beaverton School District
08.2001 - 06.2006

Child and Family Therapist

Western Psychological And Counseling
03.1997 - 05.2000

Outpatient Child and Family Therapist

Edgefield Childrens Center
02.1996 - 09.1998

In- Home Family Preserveration Therapist

Arizona Children's Center
02.1995 - 12.1995

Residential Therapist

Edgefield Childrens Center
09.1993 - 12.1994

Education

Certfication - Special Educatioin

Portland State University
Portland, OR.
06.2001

Master of Arts - Social Work

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.1993

Bachelor of Science - Pyschology

Univeristy of Oregon
Eugene, OR
06.1991

Skills

  • Counseling Services
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Solution-Based Interventions
  • Family Collaboration
  • Socialization Issues
  • Resilience
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Risk Assessments
  • Emotional Support
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Anger management
  • Individual counseling
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Restorative justice

Timeline

School Social Worker

Lake Oswego School District
08.2022 - Current

Child and Family Therapist

Oregon City Counseling
08.2022 - Current

School Social Worker

Oregon City School District
08.2021 - 06.2022

Learning Specialist

Oregon City School District
08.2008 - 06.2021

Learning Specialist

North Clackamas School District
08.2006 - 06.2008

Learning Specialist/Behavior Teacher

Beaverton School District
08.2001 - 06.2006

Child and Family Therapist

Western Psychological And Counseling
03.1997 - 05.2000

Outpatient Child and Family Therapist

Edgefield Childrens Center
02.1996 - 09.1998

In- Home Family Preserveration Therapist

Arizona Children's Center
02.1995 - 12.1995

Residential Therapist

Edgefield Childrens Center
09.1993 - 12.1994

Certfication - Special Educatioin

Portland State University

Master of Arts - Social Work

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science - Pyschology

Univeristy of Oregon
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