Marie Rutledge
School Counselor
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Compassionate school counselor skilled in mediation, crisis intervention, and trauma-informed practices. Committed to fostering positive student growth and enhancing school climate through effective counseling and collaboration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
La Mesa, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student emotional and academic growth.
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop behavioral support plans and facilitated Section 504 Plans for students.
- Implemented school-wide programs addressing social skills, conflict resolution, and mental health awareness.
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and monitor progress toward personal goals.
- Coordinated school wide goals and incentives for attendance and positive behavior.
School Counselor
National City School District
National City, CA
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to facilitate Student Study Teams to mitigate academic and behavioral issues.
- Created a PBIS Store where Positive Behavioral Incentive tokens were the currency.
- Created and led Student Leaders that ran the PBIS Store and other schoolwide events to promote a positive school climate.
- Advocated for students' needs by connecting them with community resources and support services.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies to address immediate student concerns effectively.
School Counselor
San Diego Virtual School
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to support students with credit recovery for high school completion.
- Maintained accurate documentation of counseling sessions and referrals in compliance with district policies.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual counseling sessions.
- Scheduled classes and assured A-G compliance or Credit Recovery compliance.
School Counselor
King Chavez Academy of Excellence
San Diego, CA
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff, addressing concerns effectively.
- Organized special events, enhancing community engagement and participation opportunities.
- Facilitated small group discussions among children, fostering deeper understanding of spiritual topics.
- Managed groups of up to 32 children, maintaining order and ensuring each child received individual attention as needed.
- Organized workshops on college readiness, career exploration, and study skills for students and families.
- Advocated for students' needs by connecting them with community resources and support services.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
Education
Pupil Personnel Student Credential - School Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA06-2015
Master of Arts - School Counseling
National University
La Jolla, CA05-2014
BCLAD Teaching Credential - Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA06-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2000
Skills
- Student advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
- Solutions-focused
- Social-emotional learning
- Truancy counseling
- Educational problem identification
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Enrollment planning
- Referral coordination
Accomplishments
Created Comprehensive School Counseling Programs at three different schools. Created and facilitated PBIS program with a student store run by Student Leaders. Improved student participation in State and District Wide Surveys. Improved attendance at every school. 6th most improved school in Chronic Absenteeism and cut Chronic Absenteeism by 50% for students with IEP's.
- Counseling Mentor for two School Counseling Interns.
- Second Step SEL Curriculum Coordinator
- Student Study Team Coordinator
- Section 504 Coordinator
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Counselor
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
03.2023 - Current
School Counselor
National City School District
03.2020 - 03.2023
School Counselor
San Diego Virtual School
08.2018 - 06.2019
School Counselor
King Chavez Academy of Excellence
08.2015 - 06.2018
Pupil Personnel Student Credential - School Counseling
National University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
National University
BCLAD Teaching Credential - Education
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
San Diego State University