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Lauri McCutcheon

Fairborn,OH

Summary

Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Madison-Plains Elementary & Intermediate
2021.08 - Current
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Implemented 7 Mindsets Curriculum into 32 classrooms in K-6 as well as state mandates for Suicide Education and Safety.
  • Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
  • Utilized data to monitor students and their progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Global Impact STEM Academy
2017.08 - 2021.07
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
  • Utilized various teaching methods such as group projects, debates, presentations, and multimedia resources to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment, resulting in increased student engagement and academic growth.

Classroom Teacher

Northwestern Elementary School
1999.08 - 2017.07
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Championed inclusionary practices within classroom setting by accommodating diverse needs of students with special education plans or language barriers, enabling them to succeed alongside peers in mainstream classrooms.
  • Taught kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.
  • Team leader for kindergarten from 2014-2017
  • Successfully mentored teachers through Ohio Resident Educator Program in 2011-2017.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling K-12

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2021

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Antioch University Midwest
Yellow Springs, OH
07.2003

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
12.1998

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Solutions-focused
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professional ethics
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual and family support

Timeline

School Counselor

Madison-Plains Elementary & Intermediate
2021.08 - Current

7th Grade ELA Teacher

Global Impact STEM Academy
2017.08 - 2021.07

Classroom Teacher

Northwestern Elementary School
1999.08 - 2017.07

Master of Science - School Counseling K-12

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Antioch University Midwest

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education K-8

Wright State University
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