Krystal Trammell-Walt
Moses Lake,WA
Summary
Master of Social Work professional specializing in school counseling and behavioral health. Skilled in developing and implementing individualized strategies that address academic and emotional challenges, fostering resilience and self-advocacy in students. Proven success in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance educational experiences and community engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake, WA
08.2017 - Current
- Provide comprehensive counseling and support services to middle school students experiencing academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and personal challenges.
- Develop individualized intervention strategies designed to improve student functioning, academic success, coping skills, and overall well-being.
- Manage ongoing student schedule changes based on individual student needs, IEP requirements, and 504 accommodations.
- Assess individual student needs and identify risk and resiliency factors across student, peer, family, school, and community environments.
- Work directly with special services personnel and school psychologists to support student success and coordinate appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with counselors, teachers, administrators, families, and community providers to coordinate appropriate services and interventions.
- Advocated for students and families in Life Skills and Life Essentials, facilitating access to educational and support resources to enhance student well-being.
- Provided case management services and developed individualized plans, ensuring confidential documentation and connecting students and families with essential community resources.
- Participated in development of school's Critical Response Team to address urgent situations.
- Counseled approximately 200 off-campus elementary 5th-grade students from two schools as a Camp Five counselor while maintaining a caseload at Columbia Middle School.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Garden Heights Elementary
Moses Lake, WA
10.2016 - Current
- Provide individual and school-based counseling services addressing academic, social, emotional, behavioral, and personal concerns.
- Applied Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to empower students in identifying strengths, setting goals, and developing effective strategies for overcoming challenges.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to identify barriers to academic achievement and develop appropriate interventions.
- Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 processes to support students' educational and behavioral needs.
- Participate in Student Study Teams (SST) and educational assessment processes to assist with student placement and intervention planning.
- Delivered age-appropriate educational lessons on bullying, substance abuse prevention, social-emotional development, and student wellness to foster a safe and supportive school environment.
- Guided students and families in navigating personal, social, behavioral, and educational challenges to promote well-being and academic success.
- Encourage students to develop perseverance, self-advocacy, problem-solving skills, and positive approaches to learning.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM DEVELOPER
Samaritan Healthcare
Moses Lake, WA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Completed major program development responsibilities within three months, ahead of the anticipated six-month timeline.
- Developed the foundation for Samaritan Healthcare's Integrated Behavioral Health Program, coordinating behavioral health services and processes for patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leadership and community partners to establish program standards and service delivery processes, enhancing program effectiveness.
- Coordinated with hospital administration and community agencies to develop integrated behavioral health services, improving patient access to care.
- Educated staff regarding behavioral health intake procedures, telehealth processes, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records and documentation.
- Presented proposed program to Samaritan Healthcare Board of Directors, securing approval for implementation.
CASE MANAGER
Aging & Adult Care
Moses Lake, WA
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Managed caseload of 100 clients, delivering comprehensive case management and ensuring seamless service coordination.
- Assessed individual care needs and coordinated services based on medical recommendations, insurance limitations, available resources, and cost considerations.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, case managers, families, and other professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted annual in-home functional eligibility assessments and evaluated changing client needs.
- Coordinated long-term care placements and conducted significant change assessments, providing essential end-of-life psychosocial support.
- Built trusting relationships with clients and families to promote effective communication, advocacy, and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, interventions, and services to support continuity of care.
OWNER / MANAGER
Anytime Fitness
Moses Lake & Ephrata, WA
03.2006 - 12.2013
- Oversaw daily business operations, driving staffing, sales, customer service, financial reporting, marketing, and community relations.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised employees, establishing operational procedures and defining staff responsibilities.
- Established the first Anytime Fitness franchise to reach 1,000 members.
- Developed corporate fitness partnerships that increased company revenue through employee and dependent membership programs.
- Coordinated financial reporting, daily sales, returns, and reconciliation through QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Resolved staff and member conflicts while maintaining a positive and professional environment.
- Recipient of the 2006 Anytime Fitness Best New Franchise Award.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) - Emphasis in Hispanic Culture
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TXBACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Anthropology / Sociology / Social Welfare
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Big Bend Community College
Moses Lake, WASkills
- Counseling & Mental Health Support
- Solution-Focused Counseling
- Behavioral Health Services
- Individualized Care Planning
- IEP & 504 Support
- Case Management
- Risk & Resiliency Assessment
- Student Advocacy
- Program Development
- Community Resource Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Competence
- Professional & Written Communication
Leadership And Team Development Roles
- MLSD Critical Response Development Team
- MLSD Virtual Calming Room Development Team
- CMS Department Head Team Leader - High School & Beyond Presentations: Led development and implementation of presentations following OSPI guidelines.
- Signs of Suicide (SOS) Lesson Development: Contributed to presentation and lesson structure for the Signs of Suicide program.
- Team Leader - 6th Grade Survival Skills: Led development and implementation of the 6th Grade Survival Skills presentation.
- Elementary-to-High School Transition Protocol: Established and implemented transition procedures including transition forms, campus visits, presentations, and special-services meetings.
- Threat Assessment Training
Certification
- ESA Certification
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Threat Assessment Training
- Critical Response Team Developer and Member
- IEP & 504 Processes
- HIPAA & Confidentiality Procedures
- Behavioral Health Program Development
- NFPT Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Columbia Middle School
08.2017 - Current
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Garden Heights Elementary
10.2016 - Current
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM DEVELOPER
Samaritan Healthcare
06.2016 - 08.2016
CASE MANAGER
Aging & Adult Care
10.2015 - 06.2016
OWNER / MANAGER
Anytime Fitness
03.2006 - 12.2013
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW) - Emphasis in Hispanic Culture
Our Lady of the Lake University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Anthropology / Sociology / Social Welfare
Eastern Oregon University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Big Bend Community College