Luann Eakins
Summary
Driven by a commitment to student success, leveraged professional ethics and problem-solving abilities to implement impactful career and college readiness programs at Keota Jr. Sr. High School, Pekin Jr Sr. High School, and Centerville High School. Excelled in parent-teacher collaboration and multicultural competence, significantly enhancing academic support and career planning services.
As a retired school counselor, I travel to different community schools and help school counselors with programming and state reporting.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Centerville Community School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Student Success Coordinator
- Provide Career/College Readiness Curriculum
- Coordinate all testing
- Address immediate concerns of students
- Assist in FAFSA process and Scholarship Applications
- All success of students is a priority
- Collaborate with ICAN, Iowa Aid Commission, ISCA, and IHCC
- Wrote and implemented grant for GEAR UP!
- Served as a liaison between the school community and outside agencies, advocating for student needs and promoting mental health awareness.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Professional School Counselor
Pekin Community School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Outreach to Keokuk County Career Academy and Fairfield Area Career Academy to develop community partners
- Provide guidance content in a systemic way
- Developed four year plans starting in 8th grade
- Used career information system(Navigator)
- Organized career fair
- Show students what postsecondary education and training can look like
- Help build community success through a college going culture
- Fill out FAFSA event and scholarship opportunities
Coordinator, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
06.2011 - 08.2015
- Promoted based on performance and dedication to goals and vision of department
- Develop plans/programs to attain individual, department and college goals
- Outreach to schools an students to help them in their career and college readiness through education and training
- Taught class for the Educators in the Workplace
- GEMS camp coordinator
- Foster positive relationships with school, staff and business partners
PK-12 School Counselor/At-Risk Coordinator
Keota Community School District
08.2003 - 05.2011
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Increased awareness of post-secondary options by organizing college and career readiness workshops and events.
- Improved graduation rates by implementing targeted interventions for at-risk students.
ELP/K-12 TAG Coordinator and PK-6 Counselor/At-Risk Coordinator
Keota Community School District
08.1998 - 05.2003
- Implemented student assessment and evaluation processes, aiding program success.
- Attended professional educational and developmental meetings to support accreditation and grant writing.
- Identified methods and tools to promote student success in project-based learning.
- Conducted conferences with parents and students to review progress, adjust academic plans, and renew enrollments.
- Assessed student performance and utilized feedback to increase educational program success.
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
5th/6th Grade Classroom Teacher/Title 1 Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Tri-County Community School District
08.1991 - 05.1998
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
Education
School Counseling Endorsement, 5-12 -
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA05.2009
Master of Arts - School Counseling Endorsement
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05.2000
Multi-Categorical Endorsement, K-8 -
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Reading Endorsement
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA12.1990
Associate of Arts - Education/Coaching Endorsement
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05.1988
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural Competence
- Self-care strategies
- Individual Counseling
- College preparation
- Compassionate
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Academic Support
- Career Planning
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
- *ACTE-Career Technical Education
- *Iowa School Counselor Association
- School Improvement Advisory Committee
- Keota Education Foundation Member
- Governor's Recognition Program
- Building & District Leadership Team
- Career Academy Leadership Team
- Mentoring Program New Teachers and Counselors
- FAFSA Certified
- Iowa College Aid College Access Professional
- Managed a high-volume of students with IEP and 504 plans
- Developed district-wide programs with school board personnel to serve all students
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Centerville Community School District
08.2019 - 05.2022
Professional School Counselor
Pekin Community School District
08.2015 - 05.2019
Coordinator, High School Programs
Indian Hills Community College
06.2011 - 08.2015
PK-12 School Counselor/At-Risk Coordinator
Keota Community School District
08.2003 - 05.2011
ELP/K-12 TAG Coordinator and PK-6 Counselor/At-Risk Coordinator
Keota Community School District
08.1998 - 05.2003
5th/6th Grade Classroom Teacher/Title 1 Teacher/Special Education Teacher
Tri-County Community School District
08.1991 - 05.1998
School Counseling Endorsement, 5-12 -
Buena Vista University
Master of Arts - School Counseling Endorsement
Iowa State University
Multi-Categorical Endorsement, K-8 -
William Penn University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Reading Endorsement
Buena Vista University
Associate of Arts - Education/Coaching Endorsement
Indian Hills Community College
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