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Paige Stryczek

LEMONT,IL

Summary

Student-centered High School Counselor knowledgeable about best practices in student counseling, educational planning and career preparedness. Skills include building schedules and preparing students for standardized and advanced placement tests. Certified professional with full Illinois credentials. Experienced Head Softball Coach adept at recruiting, training and leading players through the rigors of practice and competition. Motivational teacher with a caring approach and strong focus on discipline, sportsmanship and lifelong skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Counselor

Oak Forest High School
08.2015 - Current
  • Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
  • Built schedules around students' strengths and long-term goals, customizing different approaches for college preparatory and technical school pathways.
  • Served as a liaison between school administration, teachers, parents, and community resources in addressing multifaceted student needs effectively.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
  • Guided students through evaluating career interests and potential schools.
  • Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations and coordinated outside service referrals for those needing extra assistance.
  • Maintained positive relationships and open communication with parents about application paperwork, testing requirements and upcoming deadlines.

Chicago Cheetahs Head Softball Coach

Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for both individual athletes and the entire team, fostering accountability and commitment to improvement.
  • Facilitated open communication between coaching staff members to ensure consistent messaging to players regarding expectations and performance feedback.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Physical Education Teacher

Oak Forest High School
08.2004 - 07.2015


  • Regularly assessed student performance through formative and summative assessments, using data-driven methods to adjust instruction accordingly.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.

Varsity Head Softball Coach

Oak Forest High School
02.2005 - 07.2011
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training programs that addressed each athlete''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing effective coaching strategies and personalized training plans.

Education

Masters of Administration -

Lewis University
08.2008

Masters of Guidance and Counseling -

Lewis University
08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education K-12

Northern Illinois University
05.2004

Skills

  • Certified in CPR
  • Certified in water safety instruction
  • Certified Illinois High School Association Coach
  • Completed class work to become certified in both sport first aid and coaching principles
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Academic Support
  • Post-Secondary Career Exploration
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Parent Communication
  • College Planning
  • Individual Student Counseling
  • Individual and family support
  • Academic advising
  • Mental health awareness

Timeline

Chicago Cheetahs Head Softball Coach

Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome
06.2021 - Current

High School Counselor

Oak Forest High School
08.2015 - Current

Varsity Head Softball Coach

Oak Forest High School
02.2005 - 07.2011

Physical Education Teacher

Oak Forest High School
08.2004 - 07.2015

Masters of Administration -

Lewis University

Masters of Guidance and Counseling -

Lewis University

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education K-12

Northern Illinois University

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