Margaret (Peg) Getty
School Counselor
Plymouth,MN
Summary
Experienced Career Professional with 5+ years working in post-secondary institutions helping students make future career decisions. Passionate and dedicated to providing beneficial opportunities for students/clients to explore their interests, personality and career pathways. Able to work with all populations with unconditional, positive regard.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Career Development Specialist
North Idaho College
Coeur D'Alene , ID
2016.08 - 2021.10
- Conducted research on future career outlook, trends and educational or skill requirements.
- Counseled clients on steps and options needed to realize career aspirations and goals.
- Administered and interpreted valid career and personality assessments to clients to help determine career cluster and career interest matching.
- Networked with professionals and agencies in community and built relationships to establish resources and future job opportunities for clients.
- Managed the job board and coordinated with students and employers for employment.
School Counselor
Lakeland School District 272
Rathdrum , ID
2010.08 - 2015.06
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, parents, guardians and administration.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations. Leader of Positive Behavior Support system.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Substitute School Counselor
Various School Districts
, ID
2004.09 - 2010.06
Director of Guidance Services
Webster School District
Webster , WI
2001.08 - 2004.06
- Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential post-secondary schools.
- Cemented relationships with colleges across state, region and entire country to better serve schools' students.
- Delivered high-quality services to students needing academic, social and emotional support.
- Consulted and collaborated with families and outside agencies to support student needs.
- Worked collaboratively with counseling colleagues, teachers, and other administrators.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Student Services
University of Wisconsin -
Superior, WI06.1988
Skills
- 15+ years of successful, evidence based counseling with all age levels. Ability to build immediate rapport.
- Resume Writing Instruction
- Interview Skills Instruction
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- 5+years as Global Career Development
- Expertise in valid personality and skills/interest assessments for career counseling, including Career Information System.
- Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory, ACT Profile Practitioner.
- Board Certified Tele-mental Health Practitioner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Internet searches.
Timeline
Global Career Development Specialist
North Idaho College
2016.08 - 2021.10
School Counselor
Lakeland School District 272
2010.08 - 2015.06
Substitute School Counselor
Various School Districts
2004.09 - 2010.06
Director of Guidance Services
Webster School District
2001.08 - 2004.06
Master of Science - Counseling And Student Services
University of Wisconsin -
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