Michelle Bennett
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Determined School Counselor with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Hillsboro School District
08.2021 - Current
- Coordinated efforts with community organizations to provide additional resources for students facing various challenges.
- Enhanced and empower student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Facilitate all aspects of 504 plans.
- Whole classroom lessons in grades K-6.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to identify areas of need within the school population, leading to targeted interventions and support services.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Facilitated parent engagement through regular communication, informational sessions, and collaborative meetings to address student concerns.
- Reduced disciplinary incidents through proactive conflict resolution strategies that encouraged open communication between all parties involved.
School Counselor Practicum
Hillsboro School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed a caseload of 10 students, providing individual counseling and support for academic, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborated with site supervisor through regular video reviews, feedback sessions, and professional development to enhance counseling techniques.
- Utilized solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy to empower students in addressing challenges and building resilience.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
George Fox University
04.2026
Bachelor of Science - Education
George Fox University
04.2021
Skills
- Solution-focused
- Narrative Therapy
- Attention-deficit disorder experience
- Student Advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
- Suicide Prevention
Timeline
School Counselor Practicum
Hillsboro School District
08.2024 - 12.2024
School Counselor
Hillsboro School District
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
George Fox University
Master of Science - Counseling
George Fox University