Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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MARILYN ANDERSON

Billings Skyview High School
Billings,MT
34
years of professional experience

Compassionate professional with extensive experience in education and counseling. Skilled in effective communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, with a strong ability to adapt to evolving needs across various fields. Committed to driving positive outcomes and contributing to team success while continuously enhancing professional expertise.

Work History

Counselor

9 Years 11 Months
Billings Skyview High School | 08.2013 - 07.2023
  • Assisted students with course planning to meet academic goals. Supported graduation tracking to ensure timely completion. Facilitated credit recovery options for students in need.
  • Assisted students with college pre-admissions processes, including FAFSA and scholarship applications. Provided guidance on completing the Common App and other admissions materials. Facilitated support for scholarship application submissions.
  • Provided crisis assistance to individuals in distress. Supported team members during critical intervention situations. Facilitated communication between clients and support services.
  • Implemented and maintained PowerSchool systems to support effective data management and reporting.
  • Assisted in the development of 504/IEP accommodations and participated in related meetings. Supported collaboration efforts for 504 and IEP initiatives by documenting accommodations and attending meetings. Facilitated communication among educational teams regarding 504/IEP accommodations and meeting participation.
  • Assisted students with college and career planning activities. Guided individuals in exploring various educational opportunities. Supported peers in identifying potential career paths.
  • Provided personal and social emotional support to individuals in need. Assisted students in navigating emotional challenges and social interactions. Facilitated connections to resources for enhanced emotional well-being.
  • Engaged with teachers, administrators, and parents to foster a supportive environment for student success.

Mathematics - 8th grade: Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, Title Math

1 Year
Riverside Middle School | 01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Collaborated on Student Assistance Team to facilitate special education referrals
  • Contributed as a team member on the middle school team.
  • Tutored individual students outside classroom to reinforce understanding of math concepts
  • Attended IEP meetings to discuss student needs.
  • Observed long term suspension hearing
  • Worked with students with low socioeconomic backgrounds

Mathematics - 9th-12th grade: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 3, Title Math

8 Years
Senior High School | 01.2004 - 01.2012
  • Taught honors math and regular math
  • Taught a diverse group of students
  • Worked with individual students beyond classroom setting
  • Participated in IEP meetings
  • Helped develop 504 plan
  • Partnered with counselors and administrators for well-being of student
  • Worked on crisis team
  • Trading card advisor

Mathematics and Psychology: Algebra 2, Algebra 3, Math Concepts, Psychology

4 Years
Billings Career Center | 01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Facilitated implementation of new math program to enhance student engagement
  • Mentored students beyond classroom setting
  • Assisted students in exploring career options
  • Partnered with vocational teachers to show students relevance of subject
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and counselor to promote Career Center resources

Mathematics 9th-12th: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Business Math, Advanced Math

1 Year
St. Regis School District #1 | 01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Redesigned 6-12 Math curriculum
  • Served on 9-12 school wide team
  • MISTA Steering Committee Member
  • Member of MISTA response team for Billing Senior High
  • Class Advisor

Mathematics 9th-12th: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, SIMMS levels I,II,III,IV, Integrated Math

6 Years
Colstrip High School | 01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Attended SIMMS training workshop
  • Designed and implemented Math treasure hunt
  • MISTA Steering Committee Member
  • MISTA “Critical friend” for Forsyth
  • Coordinated Colstrip academic Olympiad
  • Class Advisor
  • Response team member for Havre
  • Presented at MEA conference on educational techniques

Head Girl’s Volleyball coach

1 Year
Colstrip High School | 01.1995 - 01.1996

Assistant Volleyball coach

2 Years
Colstrip Middle School | 01.1990 - 01.1992

Education

Master of Education - School Counseling

Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | 05-2007

GPA: 3.97

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education - Mathematics, Psychology

Montana State University Billings | Billings, MT | 12-1993
GPA: 3.72

Skills

Technical proficiency
Communication
Collaboration
Crisis intervention
Empathy and advocacy skills
Problem solving
Interpersonal relations

Timeline

Counselor

Billings Skyview High School
08.2013 - 07.2023Read More

Mathematics - 8th grade: Algebra 1, Pre-Algebra, Title Math

Riverside Middle School
01.2012 - 01.2013Read More

Mathematics - 9th-12th grade: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Honors Algebra 3, Title Math

Senior High School
01.2004 - 01.2012Read More

Mathematics and Psychology: Algebra 2, Algebra 3, Math Concepts, Psychology

Billings Career Center
01.2000 - 01.2004Read More

Mathematics 9th-12th: Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Business Math, Advanced Math

St. Regis School District #1
01.1999 - 01.2000Read More

Head Girl’s Volleyball coach

Colstrip High School
01.1995 - 01.1996Read More

Mathematics 9th-12th: Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, SIMMS levels I,II,III,IV, Integrated Math

Colstrip High School
01.1993 - 01.1999Read More

Assistant Volleyball coach

Colstrip Middle School
01.1990 - 01.1992Read More

Montana State University Billings

Bachelor of Science Secondary Education from Mathematics, Psychology
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Montana State University Billings

Master of Education from School Counseling
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MARILYN ANDERSON