MOLLY IVANS
Reno,NV
Summary
MOTIVATED, RESOURCEFUL, AND RESPONSIVE TEAM-PLAYER, SEEKING A POSITION WHERE I CAN PROVIDE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATON. PASSION FOR ASSISTING STUDENTS IN OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL AND SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL WELL BEING
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Counselor
Gifted And Talented Education Programs, WCSD
08.2015 - Current
- Provided individual and group counseling services to K-12 students identified and gifted and talented (GT)
- Delivered classroom guidance lessons on topics including self-advocacy, perfectionism, stress management, growth mindset, executive functioning, and social skills
- Advised students on middle and high school course selection based upon students' strengths, interests, and needs
- Encouraged students to apply for Upward Bound and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to increase student engagement and success
- Consulted with students and families to support goal setting, future planning, and college and career readiness
- Collaborated with site teams on 504, IEP, MTSS, and parent/teacher meetings to support behavioral and academic intervention planning
- Facilitated Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) parent groups to provide parents with a forum to better understand and support their gifted children
- Developed and delivered Parent University (PU) classes to families and educators on topics including gifted characteristics and needs, perfectionism, executive functioning, growth mindset, and resiliency
- Created quarterly newsletters to provide students, families, and site teams with information and resources to promote academic success and social/emotional well being
- Coordinated with outside agencies and mental health providers to ensure students received mental health supports and services
School Counselor Intern
AACT High School, WCSD
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided individual counseling to students
- Supported students with transition from middle to high school
- Assisted students with schedule and curriculum changes
- Assisted students with college, financial aid, and scholarship applications
- Connected students and parents with school and community resources
- Provided guidance and resources to students seeking internships and career opportunities
- Partnered with teachers, parents, and administrators to support students’ academic, social/emotional, and career development
- Maintained confidentiality and accurate student records
School Counselor Intern
Donner Springs Elementary School, WCSD
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Provided individual and group counseling to students
- Participated in MTSS/RTI meetings
- Prepared and delivered guidance lessons to students
- Led weekly friendship and social skills groups
- Supported students with transition from elementary to middle school
- Developed materials to encourage students to make the connection between school success and success in the workplace
- Led weekly groups on goal setting, and college and career readiness
- Consulted with teachers, parents, administrators, and community agencies to coordinate supports and services for students
Recruiter
The Applied Companies
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Recruited engineering and IT professionals
- Built strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates
- Proven ability to win hiring managers’ and candidates’ confidence and trust
- Sourced candidates through cold-calling, Internet database searches, referral networking, attendance at career fairs, and industry association meetings
- Negotiated candidates’ salaries, benefits, and compensation packages
- Conducted thorough background investigations and reference checks
Communications Manager
Sienna Ventures
07.2000 - 07.2002
- Planned, coordinated, and executed corporate meetings, events, and travel
- Facilitated communications between portfolio companies, business partners, and advisory board members
- Strategized and implemented new corporate identity system for venture capital firm
- Designed marketing and presentation materials for high-level investment professionals
- Maintained cost-effective event and travel budgets
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling and Educational Psychology
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.1987
Skills
- Culturally aware and responsive
- Student planning/monitoring, and interventions
- Skillful parent and site team collaboration
- Community counseling resources and referrals
- Crisis management and support
- Experienced in use of process/perception data
- Superb communication/presentation and organization skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
Certification
- State of Nevada License for Educational Personnel - Counselor, 2015
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), 2015
- National Certified School Counselor NCSC), 2017 to Current
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- ASCA Grief and Loss Specialist, ASCA U
- ASCA Anxiety and Stress Management Specialist, ASCA U
- American Red Cross Psychological First Aid, Reno NV
- Youth Mental Health First Aid, Reno NV
- Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) Parent Group Facilitator, Reno NV
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Reno, NV
- Gifted and Talented Endorsement Coursework, Southern Utah University
- S.H.A.R.E. Training, WCSD, Reno, NV
- Study Circles Training, WCSD, Reno, NV
- Winning Strategies for Recruiters, Bill Radin Associates, San Francisco, CA
- Co-Active Coaching Program, The Coaches Training Institute, San Rafael, CA
- Coaching for Excellence, New Ventures West, San Francisco, CA
Timeline
School Counselor
Gifted And Talented Education Programs, WCSD
08.2015 - Current
School Counselor Intern
AACT High School, WCSD
08.2014 - 12.2014
School Counselor Intern
Donner Springs Elementary School, WCSD
01.2014 - 05.2014
Recruiter
The Applied Companies
07.2004 - 12.2005
Communications Manager
Sienna Ventures
07.2000 - 07.2002
Master of Arts - Counseling and Educational Psychology
University of Nevada - Reno
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California - Santa Cruz
- State of Nevada License for Educational Personnel - Counselor, 2015
- National Certified Counselor (NCC), 2015
- National Certified School Counselor NCSC), 2017 to Current
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