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Education
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Miriam Anderson

Hillsboro,OR

Summary

Compassionate licensed school counselor offering 14 years experience in working with a diverse group of students in grades K through 6. Reliable and adept at collaborating with teachers, administrators, parents and other stakeholders to create a comprehensive school counseling program.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Hillsboro School District

School Counselor
08.2008 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered a comprehensive school counseling program, which included: developmentally appropriate classroom guidance lessons, individual and group counseling, crisis counseling and suicide intervention.
  • Consulted and collaborated with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators, and other educational/community resources regarding students with identified concerns or needs.
  • Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
  • Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Provided community resource referrals to meet family and student needs.
  • Case Managed students on 504 plans.
  • Coordinated and facilitated the Student Support Process which identifies and progress monitors students in need of behavioral or academic interventions.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Education

Whitworth University
Spokane, WA

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Master of Science from Counseling

Skills

  • Active Listening and communication
  • Relationship building and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Organized
  • Computer skills
  • ASCA National Model Principles
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • 504 Plans
  • Individual and Group Counseling

Certification

Licensed School Counselor

Timeline

School Counselor

Hillsboro School District
08.2008 - Current

Whitworth University

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology

Portland State University

Master of Science from Counseling
Miriam Anderson