Monica Wright
Centerville,IN
Summary
A dedicated educator and second-year School Counselor committed to empowering students in their academic, personal, and emotional development. Brings over 20 years of experience as an Elementary Teacher, fostering academic excellence and nurturing the growth of positive, caring individuals.
A data-driven professional who effectively utilizes data to address the diverse needs of students through targeted support and intervention. Actively engaged in continuing education to remain current with best practices in school counseling and student support, ensuring ongoing professional growth and improved student outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Guidance Counselor
Richmond HS
Richmond, IN
07.2023 - Current
- Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining accurate records of all counseling sessions and interventions provided.
- Assist students with establishing academic and career plans throughout and beyond high school.
- Implemented data-driven decision making practices that informed program planning efforts based on identified trends in student achievement data.
- Provide a safe and supportive space to talk about concerns and receive guidance
- Conducted presentations and workshops for students and parents. providing information on available resources and strategies for supporting student success.
- Organized career fairs and workshops to expose students to various professional opportunities and prepare them for post-secondary education.
- Offered crisis intervention support for students experiencing emotional distress or other personal challenges.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in the field of school counseling.
Interventionist
Charles Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitate targeted Math and Literacy interventions to small groups daily using research-based interventions
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to identify students with areas of concerns in Math and Reading
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering trust and promoting a positive learning environment.
Reading Interventionist
Edison School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Facilitated one-on-one and small group sessions to provide targeted research-based interventions fostering a positive learning environment and boosting confidence in reading abilities.
- Maintain up-to-date documents monitoring student progress
- Coordinated Literacy Night for parents to promote positive relationships, model literacy activities, and provide information to assist their child with literacy at home
- Delivered differentiated instruction based on individual learning profiles, addressing diverse needs within the classroom setting effectively.
Associate Faculty, Literacy
Western Illinois University
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Focused on methods of literacy instruction and assessment appropriate for Education Majors with adaptations to meet the individual needs of diverse groups of children and opportunities to apply the methods in a classroom
3rd Grade Teacher
Burris School
08.2013 - 05.2014
- Eectively planned and implemented lessons for all curriculum areas based on Core Standards
- Mentor Teacher for Ball State University ELED students
Reading Interventionist
Edison School
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Facilitate Reading interventions for grades 4 - 6
- Maintain up-to-date documents monitoring student progress
- Met with teachers regularly to discuss student progress
- Coordinated Literacy Night for parents to promote positive relationships with parents, model literacy activities, and provide information to assist their child with literacy at home
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Sand Creek Intermediate
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Eectively planned and taught 90-minute Language Arts Blocks.
- Collaborated with teaching team members, and Language Arts teachers across all grade levels
Education
Graduate Non-Degree - School Counseling
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2025
Master of Science - Reading
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL05.2013
Master of Education - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN05.1996
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Lifelong Learner
- Multicultural competence
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Richmond HS
07.2023 - Current
Interventionist
Charles Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
Reading Interventionist
Edison School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Faculty, Literacy
Western Illinois University
08.2014 - 06.2019
3rd Grade Teacher
Burris School
08.2013 - 05.2014
Reading Interventionist
Edison School
08.2009 - 05.2013
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher
Sand Creek Intermediate
08.2007 - 05.2009
Master of Education - Education
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Butler University
Graduate Non-Degree - School Counseling
Marian University
Master of Science - Reading
Western Illinois University
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