Micaela Winskill
Edmonds
Summary
Seasoned School Counselor possessing comprehensive experience in providing academic, career, and social emotional support to students of diverse backgrounds. Strengths lie in creating inclusive environments, developing intervention strategies, and facilitating conflict resolution. Consistently fostered positive relationships with parents, teachers, and administrators to drive student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor Leave Replacement 7-8
Meadowdale Middle School
Edmonds
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborating as part of three-counselor team to serve student body of ~750 students, supporting students and families with last names A-K (roughly 325 student caseload)
- Delivering classroom instruction and programming to achieve district-wide and building-specific data-driven goals using Character Strong curriculum alongside counseling department-developed materials.
- Assisted counseling team with scheduling and balancing class assignments.
Determined student placement through collaboration with teaching departments.
Managed schedule changes to optimize student enrollment and resource allocation. - Managed section 504 caseload by writing and reviewing new and existing plans.
Facilitated guidance team meetings to ensure effective student support and advocacy.
Reviewed and updated 504 plans to align with student needs. - Delivering individual and group-based social, emotional, and academic counseling services for all students on caseload
- Serving as a member of MTSS Team (weekly meetings) to provide data driven interventions to Tier 2 and Tier 3 students
- Attendance Team member (bi-weekly) meeting to support attendance goals and ensure students with high-risk factors receive appropriate support and intervention
- Partnering with teachers to support student learning and classroom success
- Collaborating with families to support student learning and school engagement
- Collaborating closely with family resource advocate to ensure comprehensive, efficient, and appropriate support for families
- Collaborating with building administration team to address student behavioral issues prior to and following disciplinary intervention.
- High School & Beyond Plan District Transition Team Member - working on the transition from Naviance to School Links.
- Coordinating & leading 8th grade Expand Your Horizons Women in STEM field trip - collaborating with district CTE team.
- Supporting planning and execution of school-wide career day.
School Counselor Leave Replacement K-5
Syre Elementary School
Shoreline
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided SEL and academic counseling support to students in Behavioral Learning Support Program (K-5), fostering emotional and academic growth.
- Facilitated SEL groups for 4th & 5th grade students identified through SSRS data, promoting social-emotional skills and peer connections.
- Delivered SEL lessons according to the schedule and in response to teacher requests.
- Provided positive behavioral support and intervention to students during classroom activities, enhancing their engagement and learning environment.
- Partnered with the primary school counselor to provide counseling support to mainstream students through classroom guidance, one-on-one sessions, and group mediation.
- Supported BLS families/caregivers weekly through parent square and phone check-ins, enhancing communication and engagement.
- Facilitating 5th grade middle school registration and transition activities/lessons
School Counselor 7-12
Bellevue Christian School
Clyde Hill
08.2013 - 12.2021
- Designed and implemented comprehensive college and career counseling program
- Provided 1-1 college and career planning meetings for all students grades 10-12
- Administered annual school-wide needs assessment to provide data-driven counseling services and determine programmatic development needs
- Successful proposal for the acquisition of Naviance to administration and school board
- Implemented Naviance; instructing of staff, students and families regarding the use of Family Connection & Naviance
- Work closely with Registrar to review transcripts, assess credit transfers, and ensure accurate calculation and presentation of student academic records prior to college application
- Collaborated closely with college and university admissions counselors to coordinate school visits, student interviews, and obtain up-to-date information regarding institution-specific admissions requirements or changes
- Wrote letters of recommendation and oversaw the sending of all admissions materials for senior class caseload
- Hosted seminar-style information events for families, enhancing support in college and career process over four years
- Attended college fairs and professional development opportunities across the United States at various colleges and universities to expand my knowledge of higher education and vocational opportunities
- Collaborated with school counseling colleagues, staff and administration to promote student learning and prepare each student for success beyond high school
- Supported caseload of ~250 students annually
- Acted as lead counselor for coordinating and teaching Second Step social-emotional curriculum for grades 7 & 8.
- Partnered with community therapists and resource centers to refer out students demanding more intensive services outside my scope of practice
- Brought in outside specialists to present to staff and student body for education and prevention
- Maintained ongoing communication with parents and families of all students through email, phone, and meetings to ensure support and engagement
- Evaluated and refined 'International Student Program' for 50-70 students, collaborating with ISP team to enhance programming and support for international students 7-12
- Provided counseling services, including college and career, to all international students and families
- Developed & led peer-tutoring program
- Academic Affairs Committee team member
- Re-accreditation strand lead
- Led summer service trips for small groups of students to Costa Rica & Thailand (four summers)
- Led coordination of junior/senior student body events and celebrations
Education
Masters of Education & ESA Certification - School Counseling
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05-2009
High School Diploma -
Shanghai American School
Shanghai, China05-2005
Skills
- Spanish fluency
- Individual counseling
- Academic planning
- Crisis intervention
- 504 plan management
- College admissions guidance
- Data analysis
- Program development
- Student advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Career advising
- Multicultural competence
- Solutions-focused
- Social-emotional learning
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- ESA Certification
Timeline
School Counselor Leave Replacement 7-8
Meadowdale Middle School
08.2024 - Current
School Counselor Leave Replacement K-5
Syre Elementary School
08.2023 - 06.2024
School Counselor 7-12
Bellevue Christian School
08.2013 - 12.2021
Masters of Education & ESA Certification - School Counseling
Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Studies Education
St. Olaf College
High School Diploma -
Shanghai American School