Megan Maxwell
School Counselor
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Highly-qualified School Counselor offering 14 years' expertise in advising students on relevant topics to help achieve goals. Leader with a focus on developing and upholding the school counseling program objectives. Success-driven when determining solutions for areas in the counseling program that need improvement. Personable and respectful when working with students, parents and administrators. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Counselor
DePere Unified School District
De Pere, WI
08.2020 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests, and educational goals.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
School Counselor
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Ruskin/Wimauma, FL
07.2009 - Current
- Worked collectively with education professionals to deliver in-school counseling support for identified students.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Followed-up with outside mental health service providers to coordinate in-school support.
- Promoted parent and teacher partnerships and communications to support students educational goals.
- Established developmentally-appropriate support groups and activities for elementary-aged students.
- Coordinated development and implementation of students Individualized Education Plans/Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans.
- Offered counseling services to 50+ students.
- Conducted small and large group classroom guidance lessons.
- Collaborated in development of School Wide Behavior Management procedures.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new classroom management training opportunities.
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Provided excellent service and attention to parents when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Stayed current with school counseling practices and mental health through trainings and conferences.
Credit/Retail Manager
VanDerVaart,Inc
Sheboygan, WI
03.1996 - 11.2005
- Offered solutions on how to improve credit for customers to help them meet their needs.Disseminated information regarding cash flow to appropriate stakeholders, enabling decisions for credit risk policy adjustments.
- Applied deep understanding of industry best practices and legal requirements to prevent critical incidents.
- Worked with customers in emotional volatile situations to help problem solve for resolution.
- Created standard operating procedures and delivered training to credit personnel to improve operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counselor
Lakeland University
Green Bay, WI 2023.08 - Current
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University
Sarasota, FLBachelor of Science - Sociology
Central College
Pella, IA 08.1990 - 05.1994
Skills
504 PlansCultural competencyCrisis intervention strategiesTherapy and counselingSuicide preventionRational problem solvingBehavior modification
ASCA National Model Principles
Individual and family support
Mediation and crisis intervention
Alcohol and substance abuse
Diverse groups presentations
Student records management
Crisis Intervention
Professional referral network
Accomplishments
- Ida S. Baker Award- Diversity Educator of the year
- Overhauled the school counseling program for Hillsborough County to connect regulatory standards and district, school and board objectives. Selected Curriculum to be purchased for all school sites.
- Hillsborough County School Counselor Leadership Team- 8 years
- School Counselor District Mentor
Quote
Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.
John D. Rockefeller
Timeline
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counselor
Lakeland University
2023.08 - Current
School Counselor
DePere Unified School District
08.2020 - Current
School Counselor
Hillsborough County Public Schools
07.2009 - Current
Credit/Retail Manager
VanDerVaart,Inc
03.1996 - 11.2005
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Central College
08.1990 - 05.1994
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Argosy University