- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as [activity 1] and [activity 2]
- Camping
- Kayaking
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Gardening
- Reading
Melissa Flager
Goshen,IN
Summary
As a school counselor for 22 years I have worked to empower students to remove or manage whatever gets in the way of their success at school.
My school counseling program includes, prevention through teaching, crisis intervention, individual and group interventions management and data. I have served an average of 400 students each year. Communication and collaboration with the teachers, administrators and family members that play a role in their lives is critical.
I hope to join my love for travel and excitement about facilitating others plans for travel with the extensive service and management skills I have acquired over my career. In preparation for being a new travel agent I have completed The Travel Institute's TripKit TAP® test or Travel Agent Proficiency Test.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Concord Community Schools
Goshen, IN
08.2004 - Current
- Applied crisis interventions, ensuring immediate support for students in need
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students through services at school or in the community.
- Build and employing existing trust, and rapport with students to deescalate situations and increase use of skills
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations
- Promoted mental health awareness among staff members through training programs on topics such as stress management, self-care, and recognizing warning signs in students.
- Supported students transitioning between grade levels by working with teachers to develop effective transition plans aimed at minimizing potential challenges during adjustment periods.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Services
Indiana University
South BendBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University
South Bend, IN05-2002
Skills
- Meet the client where they are Suggest and provide resources
- Listen Involve others to facilitate plans
- Care Organization and Management
- Give them hope in their dreams Manage and analyze client records
- Help them see possibilities Develop program and procedures
Transferable skills
Relationships Logistics
- Check in and follow up Flexibility and adaptability
- Cultural awareness Excellent communication
- Written communication
- Student records management
- Program development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Goal setting
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Interests
Timeline
School Counselor
Concord Community Schools
08.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling And Human Services
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Indiana University