Lindsay O'Donnell
La Grange,IL
Summary
Solution-focused, results oriented professional school counselor with over 15 years of experience seeking department leadership role. Skilled in strategic curriculum development, effective program management and fostering a collaborative culture. Dedicated to advancing educational practices, focusing on visionary leadership and deploying efficient solutions to meet future educational challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
College & Career Counselor
Reavis High School District 220
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student career development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
- Assisted administration by analyzing job placement outcomes data contributing to accreditation reports.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting student confidence during employer interactions.
- Maintained knowledge of market and diverse career opportunities.
- Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
School Counselor
Reavis High School District 220
01.2009 - 07.2023
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Education
General Administrative Endorsement -
Lewis University
Romeoville12.2013
Master of Arts - School Counseling & Guidance
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL07.2007
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Creating process efficiency
- Data-driven school counseling
- PowerSchool
- SchooLinks
- Google Workspace
- Embrace
- Schoology
- Acellus
- Edmentum
Affiliations
- Illinois Association of College Admission Counseling
- American School Counselor Association
Timeline
College & Career Counselor
Reavis High School District 220
08.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Reavis High School District 220
01.2009 - 07.2023
General Administrative Endorsement -
Lewis University
Master of Arts - School Counseling & Guidance
Lewis University
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