Michael W. Fulk
Townsend
Summary
Accomplished School Counselor with several years of experience advising students on academics, specifically, the college admissions process. Additional expertise in counseling students on career paths and higher education options.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Holy Angels School
Newark
08.2024 - Current
- Provided individual and small group counseling for K-8 students to address academic and behavioral issues.
- Delivered classroom guidance presentations to enhance student engagement and support.
- Assisted in the creation and implementation of academic and behavior plans tailored to student needs.
Realtor
Crown Homes Real Estate
Hockessin
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated home purchases for buyers and sellers through expert guidance.
- Conducted property marketing strategies to enhance visibility and attract potential buyers.
- Analyzed and reported on market trends to inform client decisions.
- Provided counseling services to clients regarding real estate transactions.
- Collaborated with lenders to clarify financing options for clients.
- Negotiated amicably with agents to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.
Seasonal Undergraduate Reader
University of California, San Diego
San Diego
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Independently reviewed and decisioned domestic and international applications at UC-Irvine and UC-San Diego.
- Participated in trainings to maintain knowledge of university admissions standards.
- Managed independent tasks through Slate and remote platforms during Fall 2021-2024 reading seasons.
Counselor
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
Conshohocken
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Delivered counseling services to students across schools in Red Clay School District (DE).
- Facilitated classroom guidance presentations for diverse age groups.
- Conducted individual and small group counseling sessions based on student needs.
- Assisted in achieving counseling goals aligned with IEP requirements.
- Addressed additional assignments as required by school needs.
Realtor
Keller Williams
Middletown
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assist buyers and sellers with home purchases.
- Marketing properties.
- Understanding and reporting market trends.
- Counseling
- Interacting with lenders to help clients understand financing options.
- Amicable negotiation with other agents to help all parties reach an agreeable deal.
School Counselor
Brandywine High School
Wilmington
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide social and academic counseling to students in grade levels 9-12
- Scheduling students in accordance with grade and academic level.
- Recommend students for credit recovery programs
- PSAT Coordinator.
- Assist students on a drop-in basis at the College and Career Center
- Attend IEP and 504 meetings
- Present post-secondary options for seniors and assist with the application process.
Undergraduate/Graduate Recruiter
Wilmington University
New Castle
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the recruitment of high school students in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
- Highly regarded by educators, students and parents as a resource for college admissions, degree marketability and return on investment.
- Department of Education liaison for providing college admissions information to students and parents.
- Create and implement special events for student enrollment.
- Led Wilmington University’s participation for the State of Delaware’s College Application Month.
- Frequent guest speaker/panelist for college admissions seminars at area high schools.
- Provided information to high school and community college students as prospective undergraduates in all areas of study.
- Marketed the university to professional personnel for degree completion as well as graduate program studies.
Adjunct Faculty, School Counseling Graduate Program
Wilmington University
Dover
10.2010 - 03.2012
- Taught Theories of Counseling and Psychoanalysis, Human Behavior and Child Development, and Introduction to Drug and Alcohol Counseling.
- Responsible for lecture material and class preparation.
- Ensure that all students meet class requirements.
Guidance Counselor
George V. Kirk Middle School
Newark
06.2009 - 08.2010
- In charge of all guidance and counseling for students in grades 6-8 (950 students).
- Student scheduling.
- Coordinate DSTP testing.
- Homebound Coordinator.
- Teach one section of a Guidance course for 6th grade students.
- Refer students with severe difficulties for outside services.
- Assist with peer mediation.
Guidance Counselor
Christiana High School
Newark
08.2008 - 06.2009
- In charge of guidance for grade 11 (300 students).
- AP Coordinator
- PSAT Administration
- Monitor performance of students with failing grades.
- Student scheduling.
- Monitor progress of students on Homebound Assignment.
- Provide college/career options.
Guidance Director
Wilmington Christian School
Hockessin
08.2007 - 08.2008
- In charge of all counseling for grades 9-12 including college/career guidance.
- Prepare Guidance Department budget
- Master Schedule-student placements, core schedule, forms, parent correspondence.
- Student Scheduling-200+ students in grades 9-12
- Oversee the Drop/Add process.
- Monitor students on academic probation.
- Coordinate grade point average calculations to be run each year.
- AP Coordinator.
- Review quarterly Report Cards for 9-12th grade students.
- Testing - Admissions, 8th grade, PSAT, National Spanish Exam, National German Exam, AMC Exam, AP exams.
- Coordinate Delaware Governor’s School for Excellence applications
- Coordinate HOBY Leadership Program applications
- Member of admissions committee when reviewing new student applications
- Monitor graduation requirements for students in grades 9-12.
- Parent Seminars (8th grade, Junior, Senior). This includes planning agenda, gathering materials, typing forms, organizing packets, making presentation, etc.
- Junior Interviews (two - three sessions of 40 minute interviews with each junior)
- Senior Interviews (minimum of two sessions of 40 minute interviews in the fall of senior year)
- Process mid-year reports to colleges
- Process National Merit Scholarship applications.
- Coordinate college rep visits
Science Teacher-High School Summer School
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Taught two sections of Physical Science.
- Prepared lesson plans and assessments.
- Guided students with academic difficulties through a challenging class.
- All students met learning objectives and requirements.
Administrator of Student Events
New Castle Christian Academy
New Castle
08.2006 - 06.2007
- In charge of all counseling for grades K-12 including college/career guidance for grades 9-12.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions for students with academic/personal difficulties.
- Arranged visits for college admissions representatives.
- Facilitated PSAT/NMSQT testing for students in grades 9-11 and met with students individually to review results.
- Served as a resource for financial aid/scholarship opportunities.
- Director of Athletics.
- Teacher, 7th grade U.S. History.
- Provided in-service presentations for faculty development.
- Assessed performance of middle and high school faculty.
- Assisted in implementing school policy.
- Provided direction for SAT/ACT testing.
Teacher/College Counselor
The Tome School
Northeast
08.2004 - 06.2006
- In charge of all counseling for grades 6-12 with an emphasis on college/career counseling.
- Arranged visits for college admissions representatives.
- Assisted and advised students in the college admissions process.
- Provided direction for SAT/ACT/SAT Subject tests.
- Provided resources for financial aid/scholarship opportunities.
- Facilitated PSAT/NMSQT testing for students in grades 9-11 and met with students individually to review results.
- Participated in the selection process of the school’s High School Heisman representatives.
- Met with middle and high school students earning grades below 70% at mid-period reporting and formulated action plan.
- Served on faculty committee to review applicants for National Honor Society and Junior National Honor Society.
- Teacher, Modern U.S. History (12), U.S. History (8), Language Arts (8), Literature (7) Study Skills (8).
Fraud Detection Analyst
Juniper (Barclay) Bank
Wilmington
03.2001 - 08.2004
- Investigated credit card applications prior to approval to ensure validity.
- Monitored credit card transactions.
- Provided authorization of high dollar purchases.
- Used extensively as a peer trainer.
- Rated among the top 5% of all analysts monthly based on performance matrix.
Physical Education Teacher
The Independence School
Newark
08.1998 - 06.2000
- Assisted with all facets of the Physical Education Department.
- Served as an assistant teacher for grades K-8.
- Lead teacher in the absence of the Department Head.
- Instructed team and individual sports activities.
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2006
B.A. - History
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-1998
Skills
- Academic planning
- College counseling
- College Application Guidance
- Academic advisement
- Public speaking
- Career event planning
- Vocational counseling
- Student support
References
Available upon request.
Coaching Experience
- Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Providence Christian School, 2018-19
- Middle School Boys Basketball Coach, St. Anne’s Episcopal School, 2017-18
- Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, The Tome School, 2001-16
- Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Red Lion Christian Academy, 1999-00
- JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant, Caravel Academy, 1998-99
Timeline
School Counselor
Holy Angels School
08.2024 - Current
Realtor
Crown Homes Real Estate
01.2023 - Current
Seasonal Undergraduate Reader
University of California, San Diego
09.2021 - 03.2025
Counselor
Pediatric Therapeutic Services
01.2021 - 08.2024
Realtor
Keller Williams
01.2020 - 01.2023
School Counselor
Brandywine High School
01.2019 - 01.2020
Undergraduate/Graduate Recruiter
Wilmington University
01.2012 - 01.2019
Adjunct Faculty, School Counseling Graduate Program
Wilmington University
10.2010 - 03.2012
Guidance Counselor
George V. Kirk Middle School
06.2009 - 08.2010
Guidance Counselor
Christiana High School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Guidance Director
Wilmington Christian School
08.2007 - 08.2008
Science Teacher-High School Summer School
Red Clay Consolidated School District
06.2007 - 08.2007
Administrator of Student Events
New Castle Christian Academy
08.2006 - 06.2007
Teacher/College Counselor
The Tome School
08.2004 - 06.2006
Fraud Detection Analyst
Juniper (Barclay) Bank
03.2001 - 08.2004
Physical Education Teacher
The Independence School
08.1998 - 06.2000
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Wilmington University
B.A. - History
University of Delaware
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