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Michael McGowan

Northfield,Connecticut

Summary

Process oriented and experienced School Counselor, adept at delivering comprehensive services for students and parents. I have managed the AP program as the coordinator (typically 9 subject areas) for more than twenty years. I facilitate all 504 meetings for students on my caseload. I enjoy sharing all the great programs high schools offer and being the first point of contact for new families enrolling in the district. I also believe in strong student, parent, school communication.


Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Plymouth Board of Eduction
08.2000 - Current
  • Provide students with assistance in working towards their educational, personal, and social needs and goals.
  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive school counseling program that offers classroom lessons, individualized planning, and crisis intervention.
  • Regularly meet with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Maintain positive relationships and open communication with students, parents, faculty, and administration.
  • Collaborate with all pupil services faculty and administration in response to community crisis.
  • Build student schedules in accordance with their strengths and long term educational or employment goals.
  • Enroll new students and provide comprehensive orientation to the building and programs available to both students and parents.
  • Close monitoring of at risk students.
  • Support students through developmental milestones and/or crisis situations and coordinate with outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.

Education

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
06.2000

Bachelor of Arts - English

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
05.1997

Skills

  • Maintain and adjust a comprehensive school counseling program for all students
  • Provide post-secondary planning and development for all grade levels
  • Develop and collaborate on plans for students with special needs and students with disabilities
  • Help students develop self-advocacy skills and refer students in need to outside agencies
  • Advise students on course work that is commensurate with their abilities and align with their goals
  • Maintain parent communication on student progress and school counseling programs
  • Coordinate AP program
  • Facillitate 504 plans
  • Edit Program of Studies in collaboration with Department Chairs
  • Support PSAT and SAT School Day administrations
  • Maintain confidential student records

Software

Proficient with CTSEDS, Power School, College Board ordering, Naviance, Edgenuity, and NCAA website

Timeline

School Counselor

Plymouth Board of Eduction
08.2000 - Current

Master of Science - School Counseling

University of Hartford

Bachelor of Arts - English

Roger Williams University

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