Marc Mitchell
Caledonia,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with experience as a Secondary School Counselor at Kentwood Public Schools. Expert in individual counseling and education planning, successfully enhancing student outcomes through collaborative strategies and targeted assessments. Proven ability to foster emotional growth and academic success in diverse student populations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary School Counselor
Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood, MI
01.1999 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support students' emotional and academic growth.
- Developed and implemented personalized education plans for students with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to address student challenges and promote success.
- Conducted assessments to identify student strengths and areas for improvement.
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood, MI
01.1991 - 01.1999
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards and curriculum requirements.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding of social studies concepts.
- Facilitated collaborative classroom discussions to promote critical thinking and civic engagement among students.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.1998
Secondary Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.1990
Skills
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Education planning
Student assessments
Collaborative strategies
Academic advising
Crisis intervention
Affiliations
Kentwood Rotary Club-High School liaison
Certification
State of Michigan Professional Certificate- 7-12 Sociology, Psychology, Group Social Science.
School Counselor endorsement
Global Career Development Facilitator certification
Timeline
Secondary School Counselor
Kentwood Public Schools
01.1999 - Current
Secondary Social Studies Teacher
Kentwood Public Schools
01.1991 - 01.1999
Master of Arts - Counseling Education
Western Michigan University
Secondary Education
Western Michigan University