Desired Job Title
School CounselorAcademic InterventionistAttendance Improvement ProfessionalSchool CounselorMiddle School CounselorWork Type
Full TimeConsultingLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteLocation: SAGINAW, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Olivia Flores
SAGINAW
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Summary
Experienced School Counselor with over 20 years of expertise in student support, academic/career advising, and behavior management.
Professional with robust background in student guidance and mental health support, prepared for this role. Demonstrates strong skills in crisis intervention, academic advising, and emotional well-being strategies. Excels in team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Recognized for empathy, active listening, and student-centered approach, fostering supportive and inclusive school environment.
Nominated Employee of the Year back in 2021 by Building Principal.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Saginaw Public School District-Saginaw Middle School
Saginaw, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Organized career Day Fairs reaching over 300 students
- Collaborated with teachers to create tailored intervention plans for at-risk students.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
- Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Reduced incidents of bullying through proactive conflict resolution training and mediation services.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Coordinated M-STEP and NWEA Assessments.
- Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
- Empowered parents/guardians involvement in their children''s education via organizing educational workshops and providing resources on academic, career, and personal/social development.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans (504s).
Academic Interventionist
Saginaw Public Schools-Zilwaukee School K-8
Saginaw, MI
02.2018 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with teachers to identify learning barriers and design effective support strategies.
- Monitored student progress through assessments, adjusting interventions based on data analysis.
- Established positive relationships with students to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Analyzed educational data to inform instructional planning and improve intervention effectiveness.
- Served as a resource for teachers seeking guidance on how to better support their at-risk students academically.
- Created a supportive learning environment that fostered increased confidence and motivation among struggling students.
- Provided one-on-one and small group instruction, targeting specific areas of weakness in reading, writing, and math skills.
- Worked with small groups of students to provide research based Tier II and Tier III interventions.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in academic intervention techniques.
Attendance Improvement Professional
Saginaw Public Schools-Chester Miller Elementary
Saginaw, MI
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Monitored daily student attendance and recorded data accurately in school information systems.
- Coordinated communication between parents, teachers, and administration regarding attendance issues.
- Conducted audits of attendance records to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Developed strategies to increase student engagement and reduce absenteeism rates.
- Collaborated with faculty to address chronic absenteeism through parent and truancy officer meetings.
- Enhanced record accuracy by diligently tracking student attendance and updating data in the system.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when verifying and inputting student data, resulting in a reliable reporting system for school administrators.
- Streamlined communication with parents by promptly addressing concerns regarding their child''s attendance.
- Called parents and guardians to inquire about late or truant students.
- Provided timely notifications to parents about unexcused absences, resulting in improved parental involvement in their child''s schooling process.
- Improved overall attendance rates through consistent monitoring, intervention strategies, and collaboration with teachers.
School Counselor
Gladwin Community Schools
Gladwin, MI
02.2007 - 07.2013
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained a high level of professional development through continuous education, conference attendance, and participation in professional organizations related to school counseling.
- Empowered students to make informed career choices through comprehensive career counseling and exploration activities.
- Enhanced student academic performance with personalized counseling sessions.
- Coordinated with community organizations to enhance support services and resources available to students.
- Fostered supportive and inclusive school environment by implementing comprehensive counseling programs.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Middle School Counselor
Saginaw Public School District-South Middle School
Saginaw, MI
09.2002 - 12.2006
- Facilitated individual counseling sessions to support student emotional and social development.
- Conducted workshops for parents on adolescent development and effective communication strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents for the development of individualized student support plans (504s).
- Served as an advocate for at-risk youth within the middle school population by working closely with multidisciplinary teams focused on intervention efforts.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Assisted Principal in organizing MEAP Testing.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2002
No Degree - Computer Networking
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, MIBachelor of Arts - Education-Spanish Grades K-12
Saginaw Valley State University
Bay City, MI12-2006
Skills
- Individual and Group Counseling
- Academic Support Advising
- Crisis Intervention-Community Referrals, CPS, Community Mental Health
- Student Assessment-NWEA, M-STEP
- Classroom guidance
- Interpreting for Spanish Speaking Parents
- Career Day event planning
- Solutions-focused-Cognitive Behavioral
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Career Guidance-Xello
- Scheduling-Course Master-Skyward
Certification
- Certified School Counselor Liscense - State of Michigan K-12
- Teaching Certification-Spanish Grades K-12
- Community Language Interpreter
- Medical Coding Course-Davenport University
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Interests
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Dance
- Swimming
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Volunteer Work-Kids Time at Church
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Animal Care
- Fashion and Style
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
School Counselor
Saginaw Public School District-Saginaw Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Academic Interventionist
Saginaw Public Schools-Zilwaukee School K-8
02.2018 - 06.2024
Attendance Improvement Professional
Saginaw Public Schools-Chester Miller Elementary
09.2016 - 02.2018
School Counselor
Gladwin Community Schools
02.2007 - 07.2013
Middle School Counselor
Saginaw Public School District-South Middle School
09.2002 - 12.2006
No Degree - Computer Networking
Davenport University
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education-Spanish Grades K-12
Saginaw Valley State University