Melissa Strickler
Pekin,IL
Summary
Prior to my years in education, I worked retail in a clothing store and was a drive-thru associate in fast-food. I am enthusiastic and willing to take on any task to help your organization's mission succeed. Pleasant, hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
East Peoria Elementary District 86
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- 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.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Medicaid Training
- Mental Health Specialist in Training ASCA U
- QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Trained
Track coach
South Pekin Grade Sch Dist 137
01.2018 - 05.2024
- Increased athlete motivation by setting achievable goals and celebrating milestones along the way.
- Monitored athlete progress with consistent evaluations, adapting coaching strategies accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, and school administration regarding expectations and progress updates.
Teacher
South Pekin Grade School
01.2015 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans catering to diverse styles and abilities, utilizing technology and interactive resources
- Implemented behavior management strategies to support student success and maintain a positive learning environment that fostered student participation and collaboration
- Communicated effectively with parents and colleagues to support and address any concerns or challenges
- Conducted regular assessments to track student progress and tailor instruction to meet individual needs
- Implemented social-emotional lessons every day
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Cross country head coach
South Pekin Grade Sch Dist 137
01.2012 - 05.2024
- Fostered a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork among athletes.
- Supported athlete mental wellbeing by providing guidance on stress management techniques and encouraging open communication within the team environment.
- Recognized outstanding athlete accomplishments through awards ceremonies and public recognition events, boosting team morale and fostering motivation for continued success.
- Mentored assistant coaches in best practices for cross country coaching, fostering professional development within the staff network.
Paraprofessional
South Pekin Grade School
09.2007 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with teaching staff to create and modify instructional materials to meet individual student needs
- Response to Intervention (RTI) Interventionist
- Supervised students during breakfast, lunch, and recess
Education
Master's of Education - School Counseling
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville, KY06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Strong communication
- Data-informed decision-making
- Coaching and mentoring
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Student advocacy
- Mediation and crisis intervention
Membership Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Illinois School Counselor Association (ISCA)
- Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
Committees
- School Improvement/Leadership
- Family Community Engagement
- Discipline Committee
Timeline
School Counselor
East Peoria Elementary District 86
08.2024 - Current
Track coach
South Pekin Grade Sch Dist 137
01.2018 - 05.2024
Teacher
South Pekin Grade School
01.2015 - 05.2024
Cross country head coach
South Pekin Grade Sch Dist 137
01.2012 - 05.2024
Paraprofessional
South Pekin Grade School
09.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
University of Phoenix
Master's of Education - School Counseling
Campbellsville University
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