Michelle Dady
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Experienced School Counselor with solid background in providing comprehensive support to students, ensuring their academic and emotional well-being. Successfully implemented programs that enhanced student development and resolved conflicts effectively. Demonstrated proficiency in counseling techniques and crisis intervention.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Andersen Middle School, MPS
08.2024 - Current
- Provide academic, social-emotional, and career counseling to a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions
- Manage crisis interventions and provide referrals to community resources
- Collect data in collaboration with student support team to prioritize and implement interventions based on student needs
Eligibility Specialist
Anoka County
09.2019 - 09.2022
- Interviewed applicants, review, approve, modify, and provide ongoing case management
- Prioritize work daily, weekly, and monthly to coincide with deadlines established by state programs while remaining flexible for client appointments and emergencies
- Communicate program purposes, policies, and procedures to individuals in a clear, polite, professional, and culturally sensitive manner
911 Emergency Telecommunicator
Ramsey County
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Quickly assessed the severity of situations and made critical decisions regarding the level of response required, prioritizing the safety and well-being of individuals involved
- Evaluated complex information under pressure, demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making skills in dynamic situations
Check and Connect Mentor
AmeriCorps: MPS, South High School
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Mentored caseload of 40+ students identified as high risk for disengagement and drop-out
- Built strong relationships based on mutual trust and open communication
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to increase self-esteem, self-resilience, emotional regulation, and foster sense of connection with school and community
- Advocated for students and identified barriers to education or obtaining employment
- Collaborated with courts, administration, counselors, social workers, and teachers
Education
Masters of School Counseling -
Saint Cloud State University
05-2024
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN2017
Skills
- Trauma Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Individual counseling
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Solutions-focused
- College and Career advising
- Mental health support
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
School Counselor
Andersen Middle School, MPS
08.2024 - Current
Eligibility Specialist
Anoka County
09.2019 - 09.2022
911 Emergency Telecommunicator
Ramsey County
10.2018 - 08.2019
Check and Connect Mentor
AmeriCorps: MPS, South High School
09.2016 - 08.2018
Masters of School Counseling -
Saint Cloud State University
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Minnesota