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Nicole Andrade

Marysville

Summary

Solutions-focused school counselor excelling at fostering strong partnerships and delivering compassionate support. Experience in coordinating wraparound services and contributing to trauma-informed teams to empower students and families.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

School Counselor

Lakewood School District
Marysville
08.2024 - Current

•Running Tier 2 groups focused on self-regulation and relational skills
• Supporting Dean of Students in the creation of 504 plans
• Assisting parents in identifying mental health resources for their students
• Consulting with parents and teachers as they looked to find ways to support student(s)
• Participant of school’s Student Study Team where teachers and/or families request formalized interventions for their student
• Collaborating with local agencies to provide wraparound support for students and their families
• Participant of school’s TILT (Trauma Informed Learning Team) working in tandem with school's Building Leadership Team Maintaining accurate student records

School Counselor

Bellevue School District
Bellevue
08.2018 - 08.2024
  • Delivered Tier 1 Social/Emotional learning to all students in respective classrooms
  • Provided Tier 1 and Tier 3 supports to impacted students
  • Coordinated wraparound services to enhance support for students and families
  • Delivered Bellevue’s Bullying Prevention Curriculum in all classrooms
  • Delivered Bellevue’s Child Protection Unit in all primary grade levels
  • Creating and maintaining students’ 504 plans ensuring compliance
  • Collaborating and consulting with staff around students’ academic and social/emotional needs
  • Collaborated with administrative team to systematize Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 student identification processes and delivery of MTSS supports
  • Liaison between families and classroom teacher
  • Developed Lake Hills’ crisis response plan
  • Working with students in small groups and one-on-one capacity around mental health and social/emotional needs
  • Provided crisis support to students and families, ensuring access to necessary resources
  • Coordinated and worked in concert with local mental health agencies to provide care to students
  • Supported implementation of school’s COVID response initiatives to ensure safety

7th & 8th Grade AVID Teacher

Bellevue School District
Bellevue
08.2014 - 08.2018
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student critical thinking skills
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to promote student collaboration and communication
  • Implemented AVID strategies to support students in academic organization and time management
  • Mentored students in goal setting and personal development, fostering resilience and motivation
  • Collaborated with staff to integrate AVID methodologies across various subjects
  • Organized field trips to connect students with educational resources and real-world experiences
  • Established positive relationships with stakeholders within the school community
  • Coordinated guest speakers from educational institutions and organizations, enhancing students' understanding of postsecondary options
  • Participant in AVID Summer Institute

6th-8th Grade Reading Support Teacher

Bellevue School District
Bellevue
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Delivered targeted reading instruction to students significantly below grade level, improving their reading proficiency
  • Differentiated instruction to address diverse literacy needs, fostering individual student growth
  • Collaborated with teachers to integrate effective reading strategies, enhancing overall classroom literacy instruction
  • Designing engaging and relevant lessons using Scholastic's Read 180 Curriculum
  • Leading workshops for families around literacy

Education

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA
08-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And English

Western Washington Universtiy
Bellingham, WA
03-2010

Associate of Arts - General Transfer

Everett Community College
Everett, WA
12-2006

Skills

  • Student-centered
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Diverse populations
  • Solutions-focused
  • Relationship building
  • Compassionate

Timeline

School Counselor

Lakewood School District
08.2024 - Current

School Counselor

Bellevue School District
08.2018 - 08.2024

7th & 8th Grade AVID Teacher

Bellevue School District
08.2014 - 08.2018

6th-8th Grade Reading Support Teacher

Bellevue School District
08.2011 - 08.2015

Master of Arts - School Counseling

Seattle Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And English

Western Washington Universtiy

Associate of Arts - General Transfer

Everett Community College
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