Krystin Baker
O'Fallon,IL
Summary
Experienced high school counselor with 10+ years leading comprehensive, ASCA-aligned counseling programs across Illinois public schools. Strong background in student services compliance, PBIS implementation, standardized testing coordination, and postsecondary readiness. Recognized for collaborative leadership, data-informed decision-making, and maintaining a student-centered approach while supporting district, state, and building-level initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Counselor
Columbia High School
08.2018 - Current
- Lead a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with the ASCA National Model, supporting academic, career, and social/emotional development.
- Serve in a lead role implementing schoolwide PBIS, promoting positive behavior, consistency, and a safe, supportive learning environment.
- Provide individual student planning through annual one-on-one meetings focused on scheduling, graduation progress, credit audits, and postsecondary planning.
- Deliver grade-level classroom guidance lessons aligned with district goals and ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors.
- Coordinate all state and national standardized testing (SAT, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, PreACT, AP), including accommodations, staff training, test security, and compliance.
- Serve as 504 Coordinator and active IEP team member, ensuring procedural compliance, documentation accuracy, and student-centered accommodations.
- Coordinate FAFSA information nights, evening workshops, and College Application Month initiatives to increase postsecondary access and completion.
- Facilitate in-school FAFSA and application workshops in collaboration with an ISACorps representative, supporting state graduation requirements.
- Founder of Senior Signing Day, Junior Symposium, and Workforce Wednesdays, expanding college, career, military, and workforce awareness through community partnerships.
- Co-facilitator of Operation Snowball through the Monroe County Drug Coalition, coordinating retreats and peer leadership training that promote inclusive, drug-free student leadership.
- Collaborate with counseling colleagues to support a shared caseload of 600+ students, ensuring consistency and continuity of services.
- Manage Google Classroom counseling platforms, scholarship communication, and triennial counseling newsletters.
- Utilize Skyward (Q) and TeacherEase for scheduling, reporting, and student data management.
- Implementation of Illinois CTE Pathway Endorsement by supporting students in completing college credit courses, internship, and team collaboration experience
- Works closely with local community college and universities to stay current with dual credit opportunities and scholarships
- Facilitated student academic and career planning through personalized counseling sessions.
- Monitored student progress, providing interventions to enhance academic performance and personal development.
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
High School Counselor
Dupo High School
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Served as the sole high school counselor, independently managing all student services, compliance, and counseling responsibilities.
- Led a comprehensive counseling program including academic advising, scheduling, classroom guidance, and postsecondary planning.
- Coordinated SAT, ACT, PSAT/NMSQT, PreACT, and AP testing, including accommodations and staff training.
- Supported IEP teams and managed 504 plans, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.
- Founded Senior Signing Day, establishing a schoolwide postsecondary recognition event.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Psychology - School Counseling
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05-2015
MBA - Business Administration
McKendree University
Lebanon, Il05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University
Lebanon, Il05-2010
Skills
- Student Services & Compliance
- ASCA National Model
- Data-Informed Practice
- Academic Career & SEL Development
- Post-Secondary Career Exploration
- Classroom Guidance
- Parent-Teacher Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Standardized Testing Coordination
- 504 & IEP Collaboration
- At Risk Student Support
- Google Suite
- Skyward Q
Certification
- Anxiety & Stress Management Specialist (ASCA-U)
- Illinois Professional Educators License- School Counselor
- Missouri Student Services Certificate- School Counselors (Applied for)
- American School Counseling Association (ASCA) Member
- Illinois School Counseling Association (ISCA) Member
Timeline
High School Counselor
Columbia High School
08.2018 - Current
High School Counselor
Dupo High School
01.2015 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Educational Psychology - School Counseling
Southern Illinois University
MBA - Business Administration
McKendree University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
McKendree University