Miriam Anderson
Hillsboro,OR
Summary
Compassionate licensed school counselor offering 13 years experience in working with a diverse group of students and families. Focused on helping students manage and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems negatively impacting wellbeing or academic success. Adept at creating individualized school related plans and goals as well as working with students in counseling groups. Committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all students.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Hillsboro School District
08.2008 - Current
- Delivered 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 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
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Whitworth University
Master of Science - Counseling
Portland State University
Skills
- Active Listening and communication
- Relationship building and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organized
- Independent
- Computer skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Individual and Group Counseling
- 504 Plans
Certification
Licensed School Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Timeline
School Counselor
Hillsboro School District
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Whitworth University
Master of Science - Counseling
Portland State University