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Michelle Ludlow
Willow Grove,PA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a proven background as a secondary school counselor. Dedicated to fostering student success and well-being, demonstrating expertise in academic advising, career counseling, and program development. Skilled in multitasking and collaborating effectively within a team. Exceptional communication and organizational skills enhance qualifications and support commitment to achieving excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead School Counselor
Parkway Center City Middle College
09.2016 - 06.2024
- Provide individual and group counseling to reduce barriers to learning and support future career goals
- Provide crisis intervention support in response to critical incidents affecting the school community or individual student wellbeing.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Participated in school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall academic performance, attendance rates, and graduation outcomes.
- Advised students on selecting courses aligned with students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
- Coordinate college visits, provide individual, small and large group instruction to students and families to support college planning, college application and financial aid process
- Organized college fairs, connecting students to valuable resources for post-secondary education opportunities.
- Process all transcript requests for college-bound seniors and former graduates seeking college transfer or employment.
- Manage database for student records, ensuring accuracy. Evaluate student transcripts for credit transfer.
- National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) High School Administrator. Developed and delivered programming to help students and parents understand the requirements to compete in collegiate sports programs at an NCAA school. Maintain and update NCAA portal and process transcripts to ensure eligibility.
- Received district-wide scholarship award for facilitating highest FAFSA completion rate in The School District of Philadelphia
- Help students access and secure local, regional and national scholarship opportunities. Assist students in securing the highest amount of scholarship money in the district.
- Plan and coordinate graduation ceremony.
- Collaborate on completion of school course master schedule and school-wide testing programs
- Support special programs and school wide initiatives including new student orientation, open house events, college fairs, financial aid and FAFSA competition events, career fair, culture day, senior celebration activities
- Supervise Counseling Interns from local universities
Director of School Counseling
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School
Philadelphia, PA
01.2014 - 06.2016
- Delivered counseling to support students' academic, social, and personal development.
- Developed and implemented school-wide crisis plans for students facing mental and behavioral health emergencies, including identification, intervention, and follow-up for at-risk youth.
- Increased college admission and acceptance rates by 30% by managing the college process for seniors, including assisting students with aligning personal interests with post-secondary career opportunities, and supporting FAFSA and scholarship completion.
- Coordinated College Board processes, including AP Exams, services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), PSAT administration, and managed the NCAA Eligibility process.
School Counselor
Central High School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2007 - 06.2013
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by delivering both individual and group counseling sessions, addressing their needs and fostering a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Assisted students in planning course schedules aligned with strengths and career goals.
- Case Manager of 504 Plans for students with disabilities: coordinate, implement and monitor accommodations and student achievement. Monitor student progress & collaborate with staff regarding student achievement. Participate and consult in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
- Coordinate college process: planning, testing, applications, financial aid and scholarships/ Recognized by The School District of Philadelphia’s for assisting students in securing highly competitive scholarships
Education
Master of Science - Counselor Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.1990
Skills
- Academic Advising
- Student Records Management
- Transcript Review
- Class Schedule Preparation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Maintaining confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed PA School Counselor
Accomplishments
- Counseled 2500+ high school students in college exploration and career planning to successfully matriculate 90% in higher-education enrollment.
- Managed a high-volume caseload of 120 students, including 20% with IEP and 504 plans.
- Created plan to improve school-wide FAFSA completion rates, received district-wide award for greatest number of financial aid applications completed.
- Supervised 20+ school counseling interns
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- PA School Counselor Association
- National Association for College Admissions Counselors
- Penn State University School Counselor Advisory Committee
Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
Hiking
Travel
Cooking
Camping
Timeline
Lead School Counselor
Parkway Center City Middle College
09.2016 - 06.2024
Director of School Counseling
Philadelphia Electrical & Technical Charter High School
01.2014 - 06.2016
School Counselor
Central High School
09.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Counselor Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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