Education professional with proven track record in student counseling and support. Known for fostering student growth and providing guidance in personal and academic matters. Reliable team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and focuses on achieving results. Possesses strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Jefferson County School District 509J
Madras, OR
08.2023 - Current
Developed personalized academic and career plans for students to enhance educational outcomes.
Conducted assessments and provided counseling to support student mental health and well-being.
Coordinated communication between parents, educators, and community resources to maximize student support services.
Analyzed student data to refine counseling strategies and improve overall program effectiveness.
Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
Supported emotional well-being of students through individual counseling sessions addressing personal challenges and concerns.
Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
Provided crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.
Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
Developed strong rapport with parents, maintaining open lines of communication to address student needs collaboratively.
Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic and emotional support.
Collaborated with teachers and administrators to identify at-risk students and implement intervention strategies.
509J Online K-12 School Counselor
Jefferson County Sch. District 509J
Madras, OR
08.2022 - 06.2025
Developed individualized counseling plans to support student academic and emotional growth.
Collaborated with teachers and parents to promote student well-being and academic success.
Analyzed student data to identify trends and inform strategic counseling initiatives.
Facilitated group counseling sessions, promoting open communication and healthy coping mechanisms among peers.
Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and address any concerns collaboratively.
Established productive relationships with community partners to expand available resources for student success.
Promoted diversity and inclusion by organizing culturally-responsive events, fostering an understanding of diverse perspectives among students.
Collaborated with teachers to develop interventions for struggling students, improving academic performance.
Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
Middle School Counselor
Jefferson County School District 509j
Madras, OR
08.2019 - 2022
Developed and implemented individualized student support plans to enhance academic performance and social-emotional growth.
Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, promoting healthy communication and interpersonal skills among students.
Led initiatives for mental health awareness, increasing staff and student understanding of available resources.
Analyzed program effectiveness through feedback surveys, driving continuous improvement in counseling services offered.
Reduced instances of bullying by implementing school-wide anti-bullying programs and fostering a culture of respect.
Coordinated tutoring programs to provide additional academic assistance to struggling students outside of the classroom setting.
Supported diverse learners with tailored counseling services to address unique needs and challenges effectively.
Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing comprehensive counseling services and addressing various concerns.
Maintained detailed records of all counseling interactions to ensure continuity of care for each student over time.
Developed strong relationships with community organizations for referrals, resources, or partnerships in support of student success initiatives.
Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support was available for affected individuals.
Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans.
Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Health/PE Instructor Obsidian Middle School
Redmond School District 2j
Redmond, OR
08.2016 - 06.2019
Establish relationships with students, parents and colleagues
Created a safe and inviting learning environment
Created and implemented skills-based lessons
Provided instruction and demonstration of skills and activities
Encouraged cooperative learning
Motivated students to participate to their full potential
Emphasized a healthy lifestyle
Maintained structure and discipline
Communicated effectively
Challenged students mentally and physically
Participated as a role model
Created innovative projects
Designed grading rubrics for assignments
Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans across diverse subjects.
Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and collaboration.
Organized extracurricular activities that promoted student engagement and teamwork.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nampa High School
Nampa, ID
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
Master of Science - School Counseling
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Skills
Multicultural competence
Time management
Excellent communication
Reliability
Adaptability and flexibility
Relationship building
Emotional support
Professionalism
School programs development
Attention to detail
Problem-solving abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
High School Counselor (1999-2016)
Create an inviting environment to build trusting relationships
Establish positive working relationships
Assisted in class selection and 4-year planning
Operated school technology systems: Synergy, Naviance, Google, Power School