LEANNA CATALANO
Englewood,CO
Summary
Student-focused school counselor with a track record in developing comprehensive counseling programs. Successfully managed Section 504 plans and implemented evidence-based strategies, resulting in reduced truancy and enhanced social-emotional development for students.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
DSST COLLEGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2025.08 - 2026.06
- Guided students and staff through restorative conversations to resolve disputes, repair harm, and strengthen school community connections.
- Assisted students with career planning and post-secondary goals.
- Implemented evidence-based strategies to reduce truancy concerns with students.
LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR (LSC)
GOAL HIGH SCHOOL
2023.08 - 2025.06
- Identified barriers by analyzing data through various platforms to address behavior and attendance concerns.
- Managed and implemented Section 504 Plans, collaborating with teachers and staff to ensure accommodations were consistently provided and monitored.
- Provided classroom lessons to support social and emotional growth.
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN
HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Conducted enrollments, intakes, and assessments, employing professional interpretation and clinical analysis to develop effective treatment plans.
- Conducted groups for adolescent clients to learn positive coping techniques when faced with difficult challenges.
- Provided psychoeducational groups to families on behavioral health.
SCHOOL LIAISON
HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2022.06 - 2022.08
- Collaborated and worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to improve positive outcomes for students dealing with mental health issues.
- Provided mental health consultation to support students and their families.
- Worked with all grade levels to support developmental transitions.
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PUEBLO DISTRICT 60)
2020.08 - 2022.06
- Conducted small groups and classroom lessons to teach students foundational SEL skills.
- Utilized the MTSS process to work with academically and/or behaviorally challenged students.
- Managed 504 Plans and provided interventions to students needing additional SEL support in the classroom.
School Secretary
PUEBLO DISTRICT 60
Pueblo, Colorado
2012.08 - 2020.08
- Began career with the school district in the cafeteria and advanced through multiple positions, including paraprofessional in a high-needs classroom, and then as the school secretary at South Park Elementary School.
- Processed student enrollments, tracked attendance, and scheduled classes to facilitate smooth academic operations.
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with school policies and procedures.
- Coordinated event planning and logistics for school activities to enhance community engagement.
- Created documents, monitored social media pages, and updated webpage when information changed.
Education
Master’s - Counseling - School Counselor
Adams State University
Alamosa, ColoradoBachelor’s - Human Services
Colorado State University - Global
Aurora, ColoradoSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Mental health support
- Trauma-informed care
- Section 504 management
- Inclusive education
- Student support access
- College readiness
- Data-informed decision-making
- Collaborative partnerships
- Empowering students
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Special education support
- Solutions-focused
- Multicultural competence
Certification
- Special Services License - Colorado Department of Education
- National Certified Counselor - The National Board of Certified Counselors
Timeline
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
DSST COLLEGE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
2025.08 - 2026.06
LICENSED SCHOOL COUNSELOR (LSC)
GOAL HIGH SCHOOL
2023.08 - 2025.06
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT CLINICIAN
HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2022.10 - 2023.07
SCHOOL LIAISON
HEALTH SOLUTIONS
2022.06 - 2022.08
SCHOOL COUNSELOR
SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PUEBLO DISTRICT 60)
2020.08 - 2022.06
School Secretary
PUEBLO DISTRICT 60
2012.08 - 2020.08
Master’s - Counseling - School Counselor
Adams State University
Bachelor’s - Human Services
Colorado State University - Global