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Michael F. Cates

609 Dogwood Lane, Farmington,MO

Summary

Accomplished School Counselor with a proven track record in the Caruthersville School District #18, adept at counseling and therapy, and skilled in creating Master Schedules. Demonstrated success in enhancing student academic and personal growth through individualized support and strategic scheduling. Expert in active listening and confidential services, significantly improving educational outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

School Counselor

Caruthersville School District #18
Caruthersville, Missouri
07.2021 - Current
  • Counseled individuals to help overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Advised students on course selection and academic pathways.
  • Supported teachers and students during Individual Education Plan (IEP) development.
  • Placed students into academically appropriate classes after reviewing data and records.
  • Created the Master Schedule and scheduled students in appropriate classes.
  • Created 504 documents for students eligible for 504 accommodations.

School Counselor

Kennett School District #39
Kennett, Missouri
07.2012 - 06.2021
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
  • Scheduled freshman and sophomore students in appropriate classes.
  • Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
  • Monitored attendance records and identified patterns of absenteeism that may indicate underlying issues requiring attention.
  • Scheduled and facilitated End-of-Course Testing and AP Examinations.

School Counselor

South Pemiscot School R-V
Steele, Missouri
08.2003 - 06.2012
  • Conducted individual and group counseling sessions to help students cope with personal and psychological issues.
  • Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
  • Advised students on course selection, college application processes, and scholarship opportunities to support their academic and career goals.
  • Created the Master Schedule for grades 7-12 and scheduled all students.
  • Assisted with the development of IEPs for special education students.

Assistant Band Director

Dyer County Schools
Newbern, Tennessee
07.1995 - 06.2007
  • Supervised students during after-school activities such as marching band practices or special projects.
  • Assisted in recruiting new students into the program through promotional activities.
  • Monitored student progress throughout each semester to identify areas needing improvement or additional support.

Band Director

Crockett County High School
Alamo, Tennessee
07.1997 - 06.2003
  • Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with high school bands to prepare for performances.
  • Maintained a detailed budget for purchasing instruments, supplies, sheet music.
  • Selected appropriate musical selections for concert programming based on student abilities and interests.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive band program for students aged 10-18.
  • Implemented fundraising and promotional activities to support music programs.
  • Directed musical ensembles in concerts, festivals, competitions, and other public events.

Band Director

North Pemiscot School District
Wardell, Missouri
08.1993 - 05.1995
  • Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with high school bands to prepare for performances.
  • Maintained a detailed budget for purchasing instruments, supplies, sheet music.
  • Assisted in fundraising activities to support the band program's needs financially.
  • Selected appropriate musical selections for concert programming based on student abilities and interests.

Music Teacher

Delta C-7 School District
Deering , Missouri
08.1991 - 05.1993
  • Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
  • Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
  • Organized and conducted regular rehearsals with high school bands to prepare for performances.

Education

Doctor of Education - Leadership

Williams Woods University
Fulton, MO
05-2015

Education Specialist - Leadership

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL

Master of Education in School Counseling - School Counseling

University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Union University
Jackson, TN

Skills

  • Coping Techniques
  • Counseling Expertise
  • Individual and Family Guidance
  • Individualized education programs
  • Listening actively
  • Confidential services
  • Master Schedule Development
  • Efficient Student Scheduling

Certification

  • National Certified Counselor

Timeline

School Counselor

Caruthersville School District #18
07.2021 - Current

School Counselor

Kennett School District #39
07.2012 - 06.2021

School Counselor

South Pemiscot School R-V
08.2003 - 06.2012

Band Director

Crockett County High School
07.1997 - 06.2003

Assistant Band Director

Dyer County Schools
07.1995 - 06.2007

Band Director

North Pemiscot School District
08.1993 - 05.1995

Music Teacher

Delta C-7 School District
08.1991 - 05.1993
  • National Certified Counselor

Doctor of Education - Leadership

Williams Woods University

Education Specialist - Leadership

Nova Southeastern University

Master of Education in School Counseling - School Counseling

University of Tennessee At Martin

Bachelor of Music - Music Education

Union University
Michael F. Cates