Michal Farley
Missoula,MT
Summary
A solution focused relationship based School Counselor with 9 years of experience working with students in 5th -8th grade to support them in developing skills and tools to support their social, emotional and academic success. Effective at building working relationships with colleagues, students and their families, and community resources in order to support each student's individual needs. Meeting students within their space to provide them with the opportunities to develop into healthy and happy contributing members of the global community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Target Range School District
07.2013 - Current
- Maintained positive relationships with 250 + students and their families, colleagues and administration.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Provided support and education to staff and students in regards to suicide awareness and suicide ideation.
7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Arlee Joint School District
07.2000 - 07.2004
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in literary concepts.
- Utilized diverse instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents and staff to optimize instruction and support learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
Education
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
University of Montana
Missoula, MT12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Education (Secondary)
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MT12.1999
Skills
- Academic Advisement
- Behavior Modification
- Data Analysis
- Youth Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Career Guidance
- Individual and Family Support
- Social and Emotional Health
- 504 Plans
- Individual and Group Counseling
Timeline
School Counselor
Target Range School District
07.2013 - Current
7th & 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Arlee Joint School District
07.2000 - 07.2004
Master of Arts - Counselor Education
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts - English Education (Secondary)
Montana State University - Bozeman
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