Marc Thies
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Professional counselor with strong foundation in student support and development. Known for effective communication, empathy, and conflict resolution skills. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and adapt to changing needs while consistently achieving positive outcomes for students. Skilled in individual and group counseling, academic planning, and crisis intervention, creating supportive and results-driven environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Counselor
Waukee Community School District
08.2023 - Current
- Provides individual and group counseling to students
- Builds relationships and collaborates with students, staff, parents, and community stakeholders
- Empowers students toward academic and social/emotional growth
Driver/Project Manager
Vending Services Incorporated
08.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered product to various accounts in the Des Moines metro area
On-Site Coordinator/Childcare provider/Group Leader
Johnston Community School District
08.2008 - 08.2019
- Managed summer program for 6 th and 7 th graders
Student and Family Advocate
Iowa City Community School District
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Supported and engaged with families in connecting them to community resources
- Worked with school staff and partner agencies to identify students/families in need of increased school-based support
Self-Sufficiency Advocate
YSS
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Provided case management services to young adults transitioning from a court-ordered placement
School-Based Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Central Iowa
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Matched at-risk elementary students with high school and college mentors
- Recruited and interviewed mentors at local universities and workplaces
In-Home Counselor
Children and Families of Iowa
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided Family Safety, Risk, and Permanency services to families referred by the Department of Human Services
- Counseled parents, enabling them to regain custody of their children, and created detailed safety plans and reports for all families
Home Visitor
Tri-County Child and Family Development Council
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Developed relationships with 8-12 families by providing weekly 90-minute home visits
- Worked with parents to strengthen the family’s knowledge of child development, health, nutrition, community resources and supported parents in problem solving
Education
Master of Science - Counseling (School Counseling)
Drake University
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
12-2013
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Professional ethics
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care strategies
- Individual counseling
- Student advocacy
Timeline
Professional School Counselor
Waukee Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Driver/Project Manager
Vending Services Incorporated
08.2019 - 08.2023
Student and Family Advocate
Iowa City Community School District
10.2017 - 07.2019
Self-Sufficiency Advocate
YSS
10.2016 - 10.2017
School-Based Mentoring Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters-Central Iowa
10.2015 - 08.2016
In-Home Counselor
Children and Families of Iowa
09.2014 - 10.2015
Home Visitor
Tri-County Child and Family Development Council
08.2013 - 09.2013
On-Site Coordinator/Childcare provider/Group Leader
Johnston Community School District
08.2008 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Iowa
Master of Science - Counseling (School Counseling)
Drake University