Kristin Wood
Selah,WA
Summary
Ambitious School Counselor focused on supporting students in accomplishing personal and academic success. Gifted in counseling, student advocacy and preventive education to meet the goals and objectives of the counseling program. Delicate in handling issues involving cultural and socioeconomic differences. Committed to helping ALL students overcome challenges and build self-confidence that will help insure lifelong success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavior Specialist/School Counselor
Yakima School District
Yakima , WA
2019.09 - Current
- Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in school counseling process.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development activities related to behavior management strategies and trauma-informed practices
- Supported small group instruction to individuals or small groups of students with special needs and/or skill deficits
- Managed student behaviors through MTSS behavior intervention plans and support from BSET team
- Engaged families through culturally sensitive outreach efforts designed to build trust and foster collaboration between schools and homes.
- Conducted Functional Behavioral Assessments to identify the function of challenging behaviors in order to develop effective intervention strategies
- Advised teachers on how they can modify instructional strategies based on an individual student's strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
CTE Visual Communications Teacher
Yakima School District
Yakima , WA
2016.08 - 2019.09
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive CTE curriculum for students with diverse learning styles
- Developed an advisory board comprised of local business owners who offered advice on current trends in industry fields related to CTE courses taught by faculty members
- Coordinated field trips to state and national competitions, providing students with real-world experiences related to their coursework
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and learning objectives to maximize student progress
- Supervised extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests
- Developed lesson plans and utilized instructional materials to provide individualized and small and large group instruction
- Created a positive classroom environment that promoted student learning and achievement
Middle School Teacher- Various Subjects
Yakima School District
Yakima , WA
2001.08 - 2016.06
- Motivated students with positive reinforcement techniques to encourage engagement in the classroom.
- Cultivated relationships with parents to ensure their understanding of student progress and behavior.
- Managed student records including attendance, grades, and test scores.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.
Elementary School Teacher
Yakima School District
Yakima , WA
1998.01 - 2001.06
- Monitored and analyzed class performance to determine mastery of taught content
- Provided individualized instruction to help struggling students
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Created safe, nurturing environment of trust and respect.
Education
Masters in School Counseling - School Counseling K-12
University of the Southwest
06.2021
Elementary Education -
Central Washington University
12.1996
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Yakima Valley College
06.1993
Skills
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Functional Behavior Assessment
- Social Skills Training
- Multicultural Competence
- Individual & Small Group Counseling
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Behavior Specialist/School Counselor
Yakima School District
2019.09 - Current
CTE Visual Communications Teacher
Yakima School District
2016.08 - 2019.09
Middle School Teacher- Various Subjects
Yakima School District
2001.08 - 2016.06
Elementary School Teacher
Yakima School District
1998.01 - 2001.06
Masters in School Counseling - School Counseling K-12
University of the Southwest
Elementary Education -
Central Washington University
Associate in Arts (A.A.) -
Yakima Valley College
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