Louise K. Brewster
Alameda,California
Summary
Dynamic, detail-oriented, and performance-focused professional, offering expertise in child development, school counseling, psychology, parent support, and administrative support. Commended for successfully developing and implementing a student program addressing academic, personal, and social initiatives. Equipped with well-defined communication, presentation, problem-solving, multitasking, and technical aptitudes.
Experienced with creating and managing after-school educational activities that engage and inspire. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to develop programs that meet diverse student needs. Knowledge of fostering positive student interactions and maintaining safe, supportive environment.
Committed Educator with strengths in strategic planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Program Leader
Alameda Parks and Recreation
08.2024 - Current
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
- Assisted students with homework completion, providing individualized support and guidance as needed.
- Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for individual students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program.
- Implemented effective behavior management strategies, creating a safe and supportive environment for all participants.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in after-school programs.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by promoting respect, curiosity, cooperation among students.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by adapting lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
- Implemented student safety measures across program to minimize accidents.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles during program implementation.
- Fostered safe and inclusive environment, ensuring all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Cultivated culture of respect, kindness, and curiosity, encouraging students to explore new interests.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to maintain harmonious and supportive setting for students.
- Improved child engagement with well-crafted lesson plans and interactive learning sessions.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
School Counselor
Horner Middle School, Fremont Unified School District (FUSD)
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conduct SST and 504 meetings with teachers, parents and students online
- Developed online Google Classroom and videos to communicate with students
- Communication with parents online and phone about their child if at risk
- Collaborated with counseling staff to develop strategies to support students online
- Developed a counseling website for students and parents online
- COST team member to discuss and collaborate about our high need students and how to help them be successful emotionally, socially and academically online
- Conduct crisis counseling and in classroom support for teachers
- Prepared, identified students with low GPA and developed Tier 2 interventions to support them
11th grade Special Education Teacher
Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught and prepared lessons for 11th Grade Special Education Students
- Developed IEP for students on my case load through SASI
- Facilitated IEP meetings with teachers, parents, students and administrators
- Conducted academic testing and scored results to show each student’s academic level
- Used Multi-Tiered practices to support each student’s needs
- Co-taught in mainstream 11th Grade English with students on my case load
- Designed, developed and taught strategies to support students in the Academic Strategies Class
- Worked and collaborated with other staff members to ensure that students on our caseload were getting the academic accommodations in the mainstream classes
6th, 7th and, 8th Grade Counselor
Elmhurst Community Prep, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Conduct SST and 504 meetings with teachers, parents and students
- Developed Tier 2 interventions and goals for students who are below 2.0
- Communication with 8th grade parents about their child’s graduation status if at risk
- Culture and Climate Team member to collaborate, use data collected to improve our educational setting, develop incentives, improve test scores and attendance
- Successfully worked with 8th graders about high school/college/career options individually
- COST team member to discuss and collaborate about our high need students and how to help them be successful emotionally, socially and academically
- Conduct crisis counseling and in classroom support for teachers
- Prepared, identified students, developed power-point and led the honor roll assemblies every 6 weeks at the marking period
- Developed a power-point to show 8th grade students their options for high schools
- Planned all high schools in OUSD to come to our school at an evening High School Options Fair
- Scheduled field trips for all 8th grade students to the high schools in OUSD
- Presented in classrooms for the 8th grades students about high school credits, A-G requirements, college and GPA
- Assisted with supervision and directing of all students before school, morning break, lunchtime and after school
- Helped with after school tutoring in library
- Worked with Restorative Justice Team to help support the students
6th and 7th grade counselor
Will C. Wood Middle School, Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conduct SST and 504 meetings with teachers, parents and students
- A part of the PBIS team attending workshops with the team and working with our staff to implement systems and interventions
- TUPE coordinator and in charge of 12 Peer Educators using TUPE curriculum to help keep our campus drug/smoke free
- Student Council Advisor assisting the officers and the student council in working with positive changes for the student body and the school climate
- COST team member to discuss students, collaborate about the interventions needed for each student
- Conduct crisis counseling and self harm evaluations
- Developed and supervised girl groups on specific curriculum to foster and support their social and emotional growth initiatives
- Visit elementary feeder schools to meet incoming 6th grade students; and introduced Wood Middle School to parents who have incoming 6th grade students
- Developed PowerPoint presentations for the new six graders discussing bullying, the support available to them and ways to help them be successful in middle school
- Presented and developed a PowerPoint to 7th graders about how to recognize sexual harassment and how to deal with it
- Conducted Study Hall at lunchtime to assist students who needed academic help
6th-8th Grades Counselor
Washington Manor Middle School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Conduct crisis counseling; supervised girl groups on specific curriculum to foster and support their social and emotional growth initiatives
- Visit elementary feeder schools to meet incoming 6th grade students; and created and presented PowerPoint presentations about what to expect at middle school to their parents
- Efficiently facilitate events and meetings, including Student Study Team (SST) meetings and family/parent nights, while taking part at various individualized education program (IEP) meetings
- Developed and strategically led the following: A school counseling program calendar with monthly goals, Course description/elective choices for incoming 6th graders and current 7th and 8th grade students, An academic prescription discussing the 8th grade students’ GPAs to parents and students
- Successfully provided field trips to 8th grade students to attend the California State University, East Bay (CSUEB) college fair
- Earned recognition as the only counselor to effectively oversee a case load of more than 850 students for two consecutive years
- Developed comprehensive counseling curriculum based on ASCA National Model
9th and 12th Grades Counselor
Arroyo High School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Assisted senior students in the career center to fill out applications for the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC), as well as for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Coordinated with students in ensuring the completion of their graduation requirements by preparing schedules
- Evaluated transcripts, scheduled students, and assisted with developing the master schedule
- Rendered proactive guidance to students in ensuring adherence to the “a-g" subject requirements for CSU and UC systems
- Worked collaboratively with co-counselors in establishing a counseling program on college/career and social emotional issues for classroom weekly presentations
- Provided academic, career, and social/emotional counseling to high school students
- Consulted and collaborated effectively with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators regarding students with identified concerns and needs
- Performed suicide, self-harm and school violence risk assessments when needed
- Assisted teachers and parents/guardians in interpreting and understanding student data
- Monitored students’ academic performance, behavior and attendance and assisted with appropriate interventions
- Demonstrated strong leadership and presentation skills by facilitating 504 and SST meetings
9th Grade Counselor
Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Assumed full accountability in creating four-year plans; scheduling students for graduation requirements; and overseeing the case load of 9th grade students
- Successfully developed and implemented an afterschool tutoring program for 9th grade students
- Collaborated with other counselors, staff and administration
- Coordinated with teachers to conduct informal functional behavioral analysis in their classrooms and use the data to help develop successful classroom interventions for specific students
- Assisted all students, individually or in groups, with developing academic, career and personal/social skills, goals and plans
- Implemented developmentally appropriate and prevention-oriented group activities to meet student needs and school goals
- Monitored student academic performance, behavior and attendance and assists with appropriate interventions
Special Education Teacher
San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Presided over and individualized the individual education program (IEP) meetings with parents, administrators, teachers and students
- Proficiently taught students with mild/moderate and moderate/severe disabilities, while collaborating with the administration and co-teachers
- Initiated the modification and accommodation of the state standard curriculum to significantly achieve all student needs encompassing IEP
Special Education Teacher
Fremont High School and Parker Elementary, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.1995 - 01.1997
Substitute Teacher
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.1994 - 01.1995
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA01-2005
Pupil Personnel Credential-School Counseling - School Counseling
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA01-2005
Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Chapman University
Stockton, CA01-1999
Multiple Subjects Credential - Multiple Subjects Credential
Chapman University
Stockton, CA01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA12-1993
Skills
- Crisis Counseling
- Assistance with Schedule Management
- Scheduling students
- Strategic Analysis Skills
- Student Engagement Facilitation
- Educational Program Development
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Organizational Leadership
- Effective Caseload Management
- Curriculum Development Experience
- Knowledge of Child Development Curriculum
- Designed Comprehensive Curriculum Programs
- Age-Specific Programming
- Effective Positive Reinforcement
Technical Acumen
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Schools/Student Administrative Student Information (SASI) System
- Aeries Student Information System
- Internet Applications
- Knowledge of ASCA model for school counseling
- Familiar with Second Step curriculum
- Develop counseling curriculum
Qualifications Summary
Dynamic, detail-oriented, and performance-focused professional, offering over 14 years of experience in school counseling and guidance, psychology, master scheduling, and administrative support. Commended for successfully developing and implementing a student program addressing academic, personal, and social initiatives. Equipped with well-defined communication, presentation, problem-solving, multitasking, and technical aptitudes. Expert at establishing and cultivating positive working relationships with co-teachers, students, and parents built on trust, communications, and professional approach.
Timeline
After-School Program Leader
Alameda Parks and Recreation
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor
Horner Middle School, Fremont Unified School District (FUSD)
01.2020 - 01.2022
11th grade Special Education Teacher
Pleasanton High School, Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD)
01.2019 - 01.2020
6th, 7th and, 8th Grade Counselor
Elmhurst Community Prep, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.2017 - 01.2019
6th and 7th grade counselor
Will C. Wood Middle School, Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
01.2015 - 01.2017
6th-8th Grades Counselor
Washington Manor Middle School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.2009 - 01.2015
9th and 12th Grades Counselor
Arroyo High School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.2007 - 01.2009
9th Grade Counselor
Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)
01.2005 - 01.2007
Special Education Teacher
San Lorenzo High School, San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
01.1997 - 01.2004
Special Education Teacher
Fremont High School and Parker Elementary, Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.1995 - 01.1997
Substitute Teacher
Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
01.1994 - 01.1995
Master of Arts - Counseling
Saint Mary’s College of California
Pupil Personnel Credential-School Counseling - School Counseling
Saint Mary's College of California
Professional Clear Specialist Instruction Credential - Special Education
Chapman University
Multiple Subjects Credential - Multiple Subjects Credential
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Child Development
California State University, Chico
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