Renee Meier
Seaside,Oregon
Summary
Student-focused counselor and advisor with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction. Talented in facilitating college, vocational and military applications.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Counselor
Seaside High School
Seaside, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive individual and group counseling services for 800+ students, addressing academic, personal, social-emotional, and behavioral needs
- Conduct mediation and conflict resolution across all grade levels
- Deliver college and career readiness programming for grades 9-12, including college, trade, military, and career tours and fairs
- Develop and manage the annual master schedule
- Social Emotional Curriculum and staff PD
- 504 Case Manager
- Deliver staff PD: Suicide Prevention, Crisis Management, Wellness
- Plan and facilitate parent and student information nights
- Coordinate and host FAFSA and Oregon Promise completion events
- Seaside School District
High School Counselor
Astoria School District 1C
Astoria, USA
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Served as counselor for alternative and online education programs
- Provided individual and group counseling addressing academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
- Conducted trauma-informed suicide ideation and self-harm risk assessments
- Managed transcripts, scheduling, and Edmentum course enrollment
- Oversaw Senior Project requirements and monitored graduation progress
- Taught Art for Wellness, supporting student emotional regulation and engagement
School Counselor (K-12)
Jewell School District #8
Jewell, USA
08.2015 - 11.2021
- Delivered comprehensive counseling services across elementary, middle, and high school levels
- Implemented classroom guidance lessons and PBIS initiatives
- Administered and coordinated PSAT, SAT, ACT, and ASVAB testing
- Developed K-12 master schedules and supported graduation planning
- Organized and facilitated FAFSA and Oregon Promise events
- Oversaw Senior Projects and taught 6th Grade AVID/Life Skills
- Increased college application rates by 25% through structured FAFSA and postsecondary planning workshops
- Wrote district crisis management plan and suicide prevention plan
Educational Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Jewell School District #8
Jewell, USA
09.2009 - 06.2015
- Supported general and special education classrooms
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse academic and behavioral needs
Doctoral Candidate - Assistant Instructor
Capella University
- Courses Taught / Supported
- COUN 5422 - College Career Readiness
- COUN 6322 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Track II
- COUN 586 - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Track I Residency
- COUN 6321 - Clinical Mental Health Group Supervision
- Grade graduate-level counseling coursework and provide developmental, CACREP-aligned written feedback
- Facilitate weekly group supervision, supporting counselor skill development, ethics, and professional identity
- Hold virtual office hours to provide academic mentoring and instructional support
- Support in-person residency training, including skills instruction, observation, and structured feedback
- Collaborate with faculty to support student learning outcomes and clinical competence
Education
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNM.S. - School Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MNB.A. - Psychology & Philosophy
Ashford University
San Diego, CAPsychology & Philosophy (Transfer Coursework)
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORSkills
- Counselor Education & Supervision
- Clinical & Group Supervision
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Management & Suicide Risk Assessment
- Multicultural Counseling
- Ethical Practice
- Program Development
- CACREP-Aligned Instruction
- Behavioral assessment
- Parent engagement
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Student advocacy
- Program facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Individual counseling
Current Position
Doctoral Candidate, Counselor Education & Supervision (ABD)
Certifications Training
- CPR / AED Certified
- AVID Trained
- NFHS Coaching Certifications
- Trauma-Informed Care & Crisis Management Training
Professional Leadership Affiliations
- Board Member, International Association for Resilience & Trauma Counseling
- Member, Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society
- Member, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES)
- Member, American Counseling Association (ACA)
- Member, American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
- Member, Oregon School Counselor Association (OSCA)
Timeline
High School Counselor
Seaside High School
08.2022 - Current
High School Counselor
Astoria School District 1C
11.2021 - 08.2022
School Counselor (K-12)
Jewell School District #8
08.2015 - 11.2021
Educational Assistant & Substitute Teacher
Jewell School District #8
09.2009 - 06.2015
Doctoral Candidate - Assistant Instructor
Capella University
Ph.D. - Counselor Education and Supervision
Capella University
M.S. - School Counseling
Capella University
B.A. - Psychology & Philosophy
Ashford University
Psychology & Philosophy (Transfer Coursework)
Eastern Oregon University