Kristin Natzke
Middleton
Summary
Dedicated school counselor with a strong focus on individualized support plans, crisis intervention, and student advocacy. Committed to enhancing student success through effective mental health coordination and community resource connections.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Stoughton Area School District
Stoughton
08.2001 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized student support plans with school staff and parents.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and support students requiring additional services.
- Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
- Consulted with families and staff to develop strategies that enhanced student social and academic performance.
- Advocated for student needs during school meetings.
- Coordinated school based mental health services.
- Connected families with appropriate community resources.
- Facilitated college and career readiness by guiding students in course selection and utilizing XELLO planning resources.
- Made data driven decisions for appropriate referrals to in school SEL support groups.
- Coordinated ACT testing and connected staff to data from ACT and PreACT to make informed curriculum decisions to help support skill development.
- Facilitated Senior Walk to celebrate graduating students and build school community spirit.
- Provided mentorship as NHS advisor, supporting students in their leadership development and service initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Winona State University
Winona, MN12-2001
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05-1999
Skills
- Student assessment
- Individualized support plans
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health coordination
- Academic advising
- Community resource connection
- Student advocacy
Timeline
School Counselor
Stoughton Area School District
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Winona State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse