Dedicated school counselor with a strong background in crisis intervention and student advocacy. Committed to fostering student well-being through effective communication and collaboration.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counselor
Anoka Hennepin School District
Anoka, Minnesota
10.2013 - Current
Developed and implemented school-wide initiatives to promote mental health awareness.
Facilitated crisis intervention strategies to support students in urgent situations.
Delivered individual counseling sessions to support students with academic and personal challenges.
Provided individual and group counseling sessions to students in order to discuss academic, social and emotional issues.
Conducted group sessions focused on enhancing social skills and emotional regulation.
Collaborated with teachers to foster supportive learning environments for all students.
Consulted with families and staff to discuss strategies necessary for improved student social and academic performance.
Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and available resources.
School Counselor
Madison Public Schools
Madison, Wisconsin
08.2010 - 10.2013
Conferred with parents, teachers and administrators to discuss children's progress and resolve behavioral and academic problems.
Facilitated conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a positive school environment.
Designed and delivered classroom guidance lessons focused on topics such as bullying prevention, study skills, and college readiness.
Coordinated with external agencies to refer students for additional support services, such as mental health counseling or tutoring.
Maintained confidential records of counseling sessions, assessments, and communications with students and parents.
Utilized data-driven decision-making to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of counseling programs and interventions.
School Counselor
Robbinsdale Area Schools
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2004 - 07.2009
Identified at-risk students to provide support for successful academic experience and personal growth.
Established trusting relationship with students and parents to nurture confidence in the school counseling process.
Conducted group sessions addressing social skills and emotional regulation.
Collaborated with teachers to create supportive learning environments for students.
Engaged with parents to discuss student progress and available resources.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Tucson, AZ
06-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Ethnic Studies And Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN
05-1994
Skills
Crisis intervention
Individual counseling
Counseling program design
Program development
Educational program development
Conflict resolution
Student advocacy
Timeline
School Counselor
Anoka Hennepin School District
10.2013 - Current
School Counselor
Madison Public Schools
08.2010 - 10.2013
School Counselor
Robbinsdale Area Schools
08.2004 - 07.2009
Master of Arts - School Counseling
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Ethnic Studies And Education